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THE  BOOK 


Common  H^xmt, 


AND  ADMINISTRATION  OF 


THE  SACRAMENTS 


RITES  AND  CEREMONIES  OF  THE  CHURCH, 

.■>y        ACCORDING  Te  THE  WSK 

OF  THE  PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL   CHURCH 


UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA5 


TOGBTHER  WITH 


THE  PSALTER, 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


NEJF'TORK: 

fRlNTBD  FOR  PETER  A.  MESIER,  107  PEARL-STREET. 
William  A.  Davis,  print. 


1§06, 


New-Tork,  April  17,  1806. 
I  DO  hereby  certify,  that  this  Edition  of  the  Book  of 
Common  Prayer,  and  Administration  of  the  Sacraments, 
&c.  has  been  compared  and  corrected  by  a  Standard  Book, 
and  is  permitted  to  be  published  as  an  Edition  duly  com- 
pared and  corrected  by  a  suitable  Person  appointed  for  that 
Purpose. 

BENJAMIN  MOORE, 
Bishop  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 

in  the  State  of  New-Tork, 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


2  HTHE  Ratification  of  the  Book  of 

-■-    Common  Prayer. 
S  The  Preface. 

3  The  Order  how  the  Psalter  is 
appointed  to  be  read. 

4,  The  Order  how  the  Rest  of  the 
Holy  Scriptures  is  appointed  to  be 
read. 

5  Tables  of  Lessons  of  Holy  Scrip- 
ture, to  be  read  at  Morning  and 
Evening  Prayer,  throughout  the 
Year. 

6  The  Calendar. 

7  Tables  and  Rules  for  the  moveable 
and  Immoveable  Feasts,  together 
with  the  Days  of  Fasting  and  Absti- 
nence throughout  the  Year. 

8  Tables  for  finding  the  Holy-Days. 

9  The  Order  for  daily  Morning 
Prayer. 

10  The   Order    for    Daily    Evening 

Prayer. 
I J  Prayers  and  Thanksgivings  upon 

several    Occasions,     to    be    used 

before   the   two  final   Prayers   of 

Morning  and  Evening  Service. 
12  The  Collects,  Epistles,  and  Gos- 

pelsjto  be  used  throughout  the  Year. 
15  The  Order  for  the  Administration 

of  the    Lord's  Supper,   or   Holy 

Communion. 

14  The  Ministration  of  Public  Bap- 
tism of  Infants,  to  be  used  in  the 
Church. 

15  The  Ministration  of  PriTate  Bap- 
tism of  Children  in  Houses. 


18 


16  The  Ministration  of  Baptism  t» 
such  as  are  of  Riper  Years,  and 
able  to  answer  for  themselves. 

17  A  Catechism;  that  is  to  say,  an 
Instruction  to  be  learned  by 
every  Person  before  he  be  brought 
to  be  confirmed  by  the  Bishop. 
The  Order  of  Confirmation,  or 
Laying  on  of  Hands  upon  those 
that  are  Baptized  and  come  to 
Years  of  Discretion. 
The  Form  of  Solemnization  of 
Matrimony. 

The  Order  for  the  Visitation  of 
the  Sick. 

The  Communion  of  the  Sick. 
The  Order   for  the  Burial  of  the 
Dead. 

23  The  Thanksgiving  of  Women  af- 
ter Child-Birth;  commonly  called, 
The  Churching  of  Women. 

24  Forms  of  Pray'r  to  be  used  at  Sea. 

25  A  Form  of  Pray'r  for  the  Visita- 
tion of  Prisoners. 

26  A  form  of  Prayer  and  Thanksgi- 
ving to  Almighty  God,  for  the 
Fruits  of  the  Earth,  and  all  the 
other  Blessings  of  his  merciful 
Providence. 

27  Forms  of  Prayer  to  be  used  in 
Families. 

Selections  of  Psalms,  to  be  used 
instead  of  the  Psalms  for  the  Day, 
at  the  Discretion  of  the  Minister, 
The  Psalter,  or  Psalms  of  Da- 
vid. 


28 


29 


THE 


RATIFICATION 


OF  THE 


BOOK  OF  COMMON  PRAYER, 


jBT  the  Bishops,    the  Clergy,    and  the  Laity  of 

the  Protectant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United 

States  of  America^    in  Convention,    this 

Sixteenth  Day  of  October^  in  the  Tear 

of  our  Lord,  One  Thousand  Seven 

Hundred  and  Eighty-Nine  : 


1  HIS  Convention,  having  in  their  present  SessioD 
set  forth  A  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  and  Adminis- 
tration OF  THE  Sacraments  and  other  Rites  and 
Ceremonies  of  the  Church,  do  hereby  establish  the 
said  Book:  and  they  declare  it  to  be  the  Liturgy  of  this 
Church;  and  require  that  it  be  received" as  such  by  all 
the  Members  of  the  same:  And  this  Book  shall  be  in 
Use  from  and  after  the  First  Day  of  October,  in  the  Year 
O^  our  Lord  One  Thousand  Seven  Hundred  and  Ninety. 


THE  PREFACE. 


IT  is  a  most  invaluable  part  of  that  blessed  liberty  where- 
wUfi  Christ  hath  made  us  free  ^  that  in  his  worship 
different  forms  and  usages  may  whhout  offence  be  allow- 
ed, provided  the  substance  of  the  faith  be  kept  entire  ;  and 
that,  in  every  Church,  what  cannot  be  clearly  determined 
to  belong  to  Doctrine  must  be  referred  to  Discipline;  and 
therefore,  by  common  consent  and  authority,  may  be  al- 
tered, abridged,  enlarged,  amended,  or  otherwise  dis- 
posed of,  as  may  seem  most  convenient  for  the  edification 
of  the  people,  according  to  the  "  various  exigencies  of  times 
and  occasions." 

TheChurch  of  England,  to  which  the  Protestant 
Episcopal  Church  in  these  States  is  indebted,  under  GOD, 
for  her  foundation  and  along  continuance  of  nursing  care 
and  protection,  hath,  in  the  Preface  of  her  Book  of  Com- 
mon Prayer,  laid  it  down  as  a  Rule,  that  ''  The  Particu- 
lar Forms  of  Divine  Worship,  and  the  Rites  and  Cere- 
monies appointed  to  be  used  therein,  being  things  in  their 
own  nature  indifferent  and  alterable,  and  so  acknowledo-ed. 
It  is  but  reasonable  that,  upon  weighty  and  important 
considerations,  according  to  the  various  exigencies  of 
times  and  occasions,  such  changes  and  alterations  should 
be  made  therein,  as  to  those  who  are  in  places  of  authority 
should  from  time  to  time,  seem  either  necessary  or  exne- 
dient."  ^  ^ 


PREFACE. 

The  same  Church  hath  not  only  in  her  Preface,  but 
likewise  in  her  Articles  and  Homilies,  declared  the  neces- 
sity and  expediency  of  occasional  alterations  and  amend- 
ments in  her  Forms  of  Public  Worship ;  and  we  find  ac- 
cordingly, that,  seeking  to  *'  keep  the  happy  mean  between 
too  much  stiffness  in  refusing,  and  too  much  easiness  in 
admitting  variations  in  things  once  advisedly  established, 
she  hath,  in  the  reign  of  several  Princes,  since  the  first 
compiling  of  her  I.iturgy  in  the  time  of  Edward  the  Sixth, 
upon  just  and  weighty  considerations  her  thereunto 
moving,  yielded  to  make  such  alterations  in  some  particu- 
lars, as  in  their  respective  times  were  thought  convenient ; 
yet  so  as  that  the  main  body  and  essential  parts  of  the  same 
(as  well  in  the  chiefest  materials,  as  in  the  frame  and  order 
thereof)  have  still  been  continued  firm  and  unshaken.'' 

Her  general  aim  in  these  different  Reviews  and  Alter- 
ations hath  been,  as  she  further  declares  in  her  said  Pre- 
face, "  to  do  that  which,  according  to  her  best  understand- 
ing, might  most  tend  to  the  preservation  of  peace  and  uni- 
ty in  the  Church  ;  the  procuring  of  reverence,  and  the 
exciting  of  piety  and  devotion  in  the  worship  of  God  ;  and, 
finally,  the  cutting  off  occasion,  from  them  that  seekoccasion, 
of  cavil  or  quarrel  against  her  Liturgy."  And  although, 
according  to  her  judgment,  there  be  not  "  any  thing  in  it 
contrary  to  the  Word  of  God,  or  to  sound  doctrine,  or 
which  a  godly  man  may  not  with  a  good  conscience  use  and 
submit  unto,  or  which  is  not  fairly  defensible,  if  allowed 
such  just  and  favourable  construction,  as,  in  common  e- 
quity,  ought  to  be  allowed  to  all  human  writings ;"  yet 
upon  the  principles  already  laid  down,  it  cannot  but  be 
supposed,  that  farther  alteration  would  in  time  be  found 
expedient.  Accordingly,  a  commission  for  a  review  was 
issued  in  the  year  1689  :  But  this  great  and  good  work 
miscarried  at  that  time ;  and  the  Civil  Authority  has  not 
since  thought  proper  to  revive  it  by  any  new  Commission. 

But  when  in  the  course  of  Divine  Providence,    these 
American   States   became   independent   with   respect  to 


PREFACE. 

Civil  Government,  their  Ecclesiastical  Independence 
was  necessarily  included;  and  the  different  religious  de- 
nominations of  Christians  in  these  States  were  left  at 
full  and  equal  liberty  to  model  and  organize  their  re- 
spective Churches,  and  forms  of  worship,  and  discipline, 
in  such  manner  as  they  might  judge  most  convenient  for 
their  future  prosperity;  consistently  with  the  Constitution 
and  Laws  of  their  Country. 

The  attention  of  this  Church  was,  in  the  first  place,  drawn 
to  those  alterations  in  the  Liturgy  which  became  necessary 
in  the  Prayers  of  our  Civil  Rulers,  in  consequence  of  the 
Revolution.  And  the  principal  care  herein  was  to  make 
them  conformable  to  what  ought  to  be  the  proper  end  of 
all  such  prayers,  namely,  that  "  Rulers  may  have  grace, 
wisdom,  and  understanding  to  execute  justice,  and  to 
maintain  truth ;"  and  that  the  People  "  may  lead  quiet 
and  peaceable  lives,  in  all  godliness  and  honesty." 

But  while  these  alterations  were  in  review  before  the 
Convention,  they  could  not  but,  with  gratitude  to  God, 
embrace  the  happy  occasion  which  was  offered  to  them 
(uninfluenced  and  unrestrained  by  any  worldly  authority 
whatsoever)  to  take  a  further  review  of  the  Public  Service, 
and  to  establish  such  other  alterations  and  amendments 
therein  as  might  be  deemed  expedient. 

It  seems  unnecessary  to  enumerate  all  the  different  alter- 
ations and  amendments.  They  will  appear,  and  it  is  to 
6e  hoped,  the  reasons  of  them  also,  upon  a  comparison 
of  this  with  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer  of  the  Church 
of  England.  In  which  it  will  also  appear,  that  this  Church 
is  far  form  intending  to  depart  from  the  Church  of  Eng- 
land in  any  essential  point  of  doctrine,  discipline,  or  wor- 
ship ;  or  farther  than  local  circumstances  require. 

And  now,  this  important  work  being  brought  to  a  con- 
clusion, it  is  hoped  the  whole  will  be  received  and  ex- 
amined by  every  true  Member  of  our  Church,  and  every 


PREFACE. 

sincere  Christian,  with  a  meek,  candid,  and  charitable 
frame  of  mind  ;  without  prejudice  or  prepossessions  ;  se- 
riously considering  what  Christianity  is,  and  what  the 
truths  of  the  Gospel  are  ;  and  earnestly  beseeching  Al- 
mighty God,  to  accompany  with  his  blessing  every  endea- 
vor for  promulgating  them  to  mankind  in  the  clearest, 
plainest,  most  affecting  and  majestic  manner,  for  the  sake 
of  Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 


THE  ORDER 


HOJV  THE  PSJLTER  IS  JPP OUSTED  TO  BE  READ, 

A  HE  Fsalter  shnll  be  read  thiciigh  once  every  Moinh,  as  it  is  there  ap- 
pointed, both  for  Morning  and  Evenirg  Prayer.  But  in  February  it  shall  be 
rciid  only  to  the  Twenty-eighth  or  Twenty-ninth  day  of  the  Month. 

And  whereas  January  I'-^'irch,  May.,  July,  jiugust.  October^  and  December^ 
have  One  aid  Thirty  D  :ysa-piice;  it  is  ordered,  that  the  same  Psalms  shall 
be  read  the  last  Day  of  the  said  Mouths,  which  were  read  the  Day  before;  so 
that  the  Psalter  may  begin  c^gain  the  First  day  of  the  next  MoiUii  ensuing. 

And  whereas  the  CXIX  Psalm  is  divided  into  XXH  Portions,  and  is  over 
long  to  be  read  at  one  time  ;  it  is  so  ordered  that  at  one  time  shall  not  be 
read  abo^e  four  or  five  of  the  said  Portions. 

The  Minister,  instead  of  reading  from  the  Psalter  as  divided  for  Daily 
Morning  and  Evening  Prayer,  may  read  one  of  the  Selections  set  out  by  this 
Church. 

And,  on  Days  of  Fasting  and  Thanksgiving,  appointed  either  by  the  Civil  or 
by  the  Ecclesiastical  Authority,  the  Minister  may  appoint  such  Psalms  as  h© 
shall  think  fit  in  his  discretion,  unless  any  shall  have  been  appointed  by  the 
Ecclesiastical  Authoiity,  in  a  Service  set  out  for  the  Occasion;  which,  in  that 
case,  shall  be  used,  and  no  other. 

-    PROPER  PSALMS  ON  CERTAIN  DAYS. 
CHRISTMAS-DAY, 
ASH-V/EDNESDAY, 
GOOD-FkiDAY, 
EASTER-DAY, 
ASCENSION-DAY, 
WHITSUNDAY, 


The  Minister  may  use  one  of  the  Selections,  instead  of  any  one  of  the 
above  portions, 

B 


Morning. 

Evening. 

Psalms     If 

Psalms 

89 

45 

110 

S5 

132 

6 

102 

S3 

130 

38 

143 

22 

64 

40 

85 

54 

2 

113 

57 

114 

111 

irs 

8 

34 

15 

AT 

21 

10? 

48 

104 

6< 

HJ 

THE  ORDER 

j 

HOIV  THE  REST  OF  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURE  IS  J 

APPOLVTED  TO  BE  READ.  \ 

^  ! 

THE  Old  Testament  is  appointed  for  the  First  Lessons 
at  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer;  so  that  the  most 
part  thereof  will  be  read  every  Year  once,  as  in  the  Cal- 
endar is  appointed. 

The  New  Testament  is  appointed  for  the  Second  Les- 
son at  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer. 

f 

And  to  know  what  Lessons  shall  be  read  every  Day, 
look  for  the  Day  of  the  Month  in  the  Calendar  following, 
and  there  ye  shall  find  the  Chapters  that  shall  be  read 
for  the  Lessons,  both  at  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer; 
except  only  the  Moveable  Feasts,  which  are  not  in  the 
Calendar;  and  the  Immoveable,  where  there  is  a  blank 
left  in  the  Column  of  Lessons;  the  proper  Lessons  for  all 
which  Days  are  to  be  found  in  the  Table  of  proper 
Lessons. 

And,  on  Days  of  Fasting  and  Thanksgiving,  the  same 
Rule  is  to  obtain,  as  in  reading  the  Psalms. 

And  the  same  discretion  of  Choice  is  allowed,  on  occa- 
sions of  Ecclesiastical  Conventions,  and  those  of  Charity 
able  Collections. 

And  Note^  That  whensoever  Proper  Psalms  or  Lessons  are 
appointed,  then  the  Psalms  and  Lessons  of  ordinary 
course  appointed  in  the  Psalter  and  Calendar,  if  they  be 
different,  shall  be  omitted  for  that  Time. 

^ote  alsoy  That  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  ap- 
pointed for  the  Sunday^  shall  serve  all  the  Week  aften 
where  it  is  not  in  this  Book  otherwise  ordered. 


^  Tables  of  Lessons  of  Holy  Scripture,  to  be  read 

j     at  Morning  and 

Evening  Prayer  throughout  the 

Year. 

A  TABLE 

of  Lessons  for  Sundays. 

SUNDAYS. 

MORNING. 

EVENING. 

\  St  Lesson. 

2d  Lesson. 

\st  Lesson. 

Id  Lesson. 

1  S  ifi  Ad. 

Isaiah  1 

Luke   1  to  -y  39 

Ifaiah  2 

Rom.  10 

2 

5 

1  v^9 

24 

12 

^ 

25 

Sto-y  19 

28tov23 

14 

4 

30 

Mat.    Sto-y  13 

32 

1  Cor.   1 

lS.af.Chr. 

35 

Luke  2-1;  25 

40 

2 

2     -^ 

41 

Mar.    1  to  «y  16 

42 

Heb.     2 

iS.af.Ep. 

44 

Mat.    2-yl3 

45 

1  Cor.  3 

2 

51 

John    1 V  29 

52tO'yl3 

13 

i^ 

54 

Mat.    4i;12 

55 

2  Cor.  4 

4 

57 

Luke  4'yl4tol3 

59 

5 

5 

61 

Mat.    5 

62 

Gal.      2 

|6 

65 

6 

m 

3 

'%/.  Sund. 

Jerem.  5 

7 

Jer.  22 

Epb.      1 

^Sex.  Sund. 

35 

Luke  7*^  19 

36 

2 

^^itn.Stm. 

Lam.   I 

Mar.   6  to^  30  Lam.  3to^i37 

3 

1  B.inLent. 

Jerem.  7 

Mat.  10               Jer.     9 

4 

|2 

Eze.   14 

LukelOto  v23Ez.    18 

5 

3 

20tov27 

Mar.    9  to  -y  30 

20  <y  27 

6 

!4. 

Mic.     6 

Lukel9'£;28 

Hab.   3 

Philip.  1 

5 

Hag.     2toi;10 

21 

Zee.  13 

3 

1 
6 

Dan.    9 

Mat.  26 

Mai.    3  and  4 

JJeb.     5torI 1 

jE'aj^fT7)<2J)l 

Exo.  12tov37 

Rom.  6 

Ex.    12v37 

Ads     21;  22 

i2 

Isai.    43 

Afts   1 

Ifal.  43 

1  Cor.  15 

Hos.  13 

3 

Hof.  14 

Coloff.  1 

's 

Joel      3-^9. 

5 

Mic.    4 

3 

|4 

Mic.     5 

6 

Nah.    1 

lThef.3 

5 

Zech.   8 

8  V  5 

Zee.  10 

4 

Is.^f.  .^j-^f. 

Joel      2 

John  17 

Zeph.  3 

2Th.  Sto-yH 

WhitsuTid. 

Deut.lGto-ulS 

Ads   410^;  36|Ifai.   11 

A6h  IPto-ygl 

, — . 

A  TABLE  of  Lessons  for  Sundays. 


SUNDAYS. 


X  ritiiiy   Sun 

1  S.af.Trin. 

2 

3 

4. 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
U 
IS 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
2S 
,24 
125 

;26 

2r 


MORNING. 


1//  L.esson. 
Gen.    1 
3 

Gto-uSO 

37 

43 

49 

Exo.     S 

9 

14 

Num.  16 

23 

Deut.  4tov41 

6 

8 

33 

Jofli.  23 

Judgesl* 

1  Sam  12 

2Saml2 

lKingsStO'y22 

17 
2KIngs5 
Daniel  6 
Prov.  1 
S 
11 
13 
15 


2  d  Lesson. 
Matt.  3 
Adsgto-ySS 
10 
11 
14 
IS 
17 
20 
24 
26 
28 
18 
20 
23 
2i 
4 
13 
13 
15 
20 
3 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
15 
16 


Matt. 


Mark 


Luke 


John 


EVENING. 


\st  Lesson. 
Gen.     2 
6 

15tovl9 
42 


45 

SO 
Exo.      5 

10 

15 
Num.  22 

24 
Deut.  5 
7 
9 

34 
Jofli.  24 
Judges  5 
lSam.17 
2Sam.l9 
lKin.8'u22to62'2  Peter  1 


2J  Lesson. 
1  John  5 

1  Tim.  6 

2  Tim.  2 

3&4tO'u9 
Ti.2&3to-yl0 
Heb.    10 
Jl 
12 
IS 
James    1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
1  Peter  1 
2 
3 
4 
5 


18 
2Kin.  19 
Daniel  7 
Prov.  2 
8 
12 
14 
16 


1  John 


Jude 
2john 


A  TABLE  of  Lessons  for 

Holy-Days. 

Hf>LY-bA%  S. 

.MO  It  NINO, 

KVLNIN(J. 

St.  Andrciu. 

Prov.  20 

Prov. 

21 

St.  Thomas. 

23 

24 

Nativity. 

1  Lesson 

Isaiah   9  to  v.  8 

Isaiah 

T-ylOtol? 

2  Lesson 

Luke.  2  to  -y.  15 

Titus 

3  V  4  to  9 

St.  Stephen. 

1  Lesson 

Prov.  28 

Eccles. 

4 

2  Lesson 

Ac.6i;.8&f/?'.7to^'.30 

Acts 

7  V  30  to  55 

St.  John. 

1  Lesson 

Eccles.  5 

Eccles. 

^                      I 

2  Lesson 

Rev.     1 

Rev. 

22                       f 

Innocents. 

Jer.     31  to  i;.  18 

Wisdom 

1                       > 

Circumcisio/U 

1  Lesson 

Gen.   17  to  v.  15 

Deut. 

10  V  12 

2  Lesson 

Rom.    2 

Col, 

2                  : 

Epiphany. 

1  Lesson 

Isaiah  60 

Isaiah 

49 

2  Lesson 

Rom.  1 1 

Jojin 

2  to  -u  12 

Conversion  of  St.  Paul. 

1  Lesson 

Wisd.  5 

Wisdom 

6 

2  Lesson 

Acts    22  to  V.  22 

Acts 

26  to  V  24 

Puriji.  Virgin  Mary. 

Wisd.  9 

Wisdom 

12 

St.  Matthias. 

19 

Ecclus. 

1 

Anniin.  Virgin  Mary. 

Ecclus.2 

3 

Ash-  Wednesday. 

1  Lesson 

Isaiah59 

Jonah 

3 

2  Lesson 

Luke    e-y.  20 

2  Peter 

3 

Monday  before  Easter. 

1  Lesson 

Dan.  10 

Hofea 

11 

2  Lesson 

John  14 

Tuesday  before  Easter. 

1  Lesson 

Dan.  11  to  -y.  30 

12 

2  Lesson 

John  15 

JVednes.  before  Easter. 

1  Lesson 

Dan.  1 1  -u.  30 

IS 

2  Lesson 

John  11  -y.  45 

Thurs.  before  Easter. 

1  Lesson 

Dan.  12 

Jerem. 

31 

2  Lesson 

John  13 

1 

Good-Friday. 

1  Lesson 

Gen.  22  to  v.  20 

Isaiah  52 

V.  13  &  ch  53 

2  Lesson 

John  18 

Philip. 

2 

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Easter-Even. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
Mon.  in  Easter-Weeh 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
Tues.  in    Easter-Week. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
S/.  Marh 

St.  Fhil.  ^  St.  James. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
Ascension. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
Mon.  in  Whit.  Week. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
Tues.  in  Whit.  Week. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
S/.  Barnabas. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
5/.  John  Baptist. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
St.  Peter. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson, 
S^.  James. 

St.  Bartholomeiv. 
St.  Mattheiv. 
St.  Michael. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 
S/.  Luke. 

St.  Simon  ts*  S/.  Jude. 
All  Saints. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 


M()i:NiN(;. 


Zee. 
Luke 

Exod. 
Matt. 

Isaiah 

Luke 

Eccles. 


John 

2  Kir 
Luke 


2  Kings 


Gen. 

1  Cor. 


9 
2»  V  50 

16 
28 

26  to  V  20 
24  to  "y  1 3 
4 

7 

1  v4S 

24  V  44 

11  to  V  10 
12 


1  Sam. 

19  V  18 

I  Thcs. 

5 

Ecclus. 

10 

Acts 

14 

Malac. 

5 

Matt. 

3 

Ecclus. 

)S 

Acts 

'6 

Ecclus. 

21 

21. 

3S 

Gen. 

32 

Acts 

1 2  to  V  2 

Ecclus. 

51 

Job 

24  &  35 

l.\'  I 


Exod. 
Heb. 

Job 

Acts 

Isaiah 
2  Cor. 
Ecclus. 


Deut. 
Eph. 

Num. 
1  Cor. 

Dent. 
Gal. 


13 

4 

19 
3 

It 
5 
5 


10 

4  to  V 1 7 

II 
l4t0T26 

30 
5 


Ecclus.     1 2 
Acts        15  to  V  36 


Malac. 
Matt. 


4 
l4tovl3 


Ecclus.     1 9 

Acts  4 

Ecclus.    22 

29 

38 

Dan.        10  ^^  5 
Jude  V      5  to  16 
Job  1 

42 

Wisdom      3  tot' 10  I      isdom.  Sto-yl? 

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MORNING 

PRAYER. 

EVENING    PRAYER. 

1 

1st  Lesson. 

2d  Lesson. 

1st  Lesson. 

2d  Lesson' 

1  A 

Circum- 

2 b 

cision. 

Genesis  1 

Matthew  1 

Genesis  2 

Romans  1 

3c 

3 

2 

4 

2 

4d 

5 

3 

6 

3 

■ 

5, 

e 

7 

4 

3 

4 

6* 

f 

Epiphany. 

• 

7 

g 

9 

.5  to  V  21 

11 

5 

8i 

A 

12 

5  -y  21 

13 

6 

9'b 

14- 

6  to  -y  16 

15 

7 

lO'c 

16 

6^16 

l7 

8 

ll|d 

18  to  V  17 

7 

18  V  i7 

9 

12'e 

19  to  V  30 

8  to  -y  18 

20 

10 

lS|f 

21  to  V  22 

8  V  18 

21  v  22 

11 

' 

i^'g 

22 

9  to  v  18 

23 

12 

15 

A 

24  to  V  32 

9  -y  18 

24  V  32 

13 

16 

b 

25  to  V  19 

10 

25  V  19 

14 

17 

c 

26  to  -y  IT 

11 

26  V  17 

15 

18 

d 

27  to  V  30 

12  to  V  22 

27  -y  30 

16 

1 

19 

e 

28 

12  t;22 

29  to  V  15 

1  Cor.     ] 

20 

f 

29  V  15 

13  ta-y  31 

30  to  V  25 

2 

21 

g 

30  V  25 

13  -y  31 

31  to  -y  25 

3 

' 

22 

A 

31  V  25 

14 

32  to  V  24 

4 

123 

b 

32  V  24 

15  to  -y  2 1 

33 

5 

•24 

c 

34 

lS-y21 

3S 

6 

1 

'25 

d 

Convtrsion 

26 

e 

°f 

37 

16 

S9 

7 

27 

f 

St.  Paul. 

40 

17 

41  to  V  37 

8 

28 

g 

41  -u  57 

18  to  V  21 

42  to  V  2i 

9 

29 

A 

42  V  25 

18  -y  21 

43  to  V  1 5 

10 

30 

b 

43  V  15 

19 

44  to  "y  14 

11 

31 

c 

44  t;  14 

20  to  V  17 

45  to  V  J  6 

12 

A  TABLE  of  Lessons  for  FEBRUARY.* 

CALENDAR. 

MORKING  PRAYER. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

1  St  Lesson. 

^2d  Lesson. 

1/^  Lesson. 

2d  Lesson. 

Id 

Gen.  45  <y  1 6 

Mat.  20-1;  1 7 

Genesis  46 

I  Cor.    i3 

2e 

Purific. 

21  to  f  23 

14 

3f 

V.  M. 

47  to  -y  1 3 

21  V  23 

47  t;  13 

15 

4'g 

48 

22  to  t  23 

49 

16 

5  A 

50  to  V  15 

22  V  23 

50  V  15 

2  Cor.     1 

6b 

Exod.  I 

23 

Exodus  2 

2 

7c 

3 

24 

4  to  t;  18 

3 

8d 

4  V  18 

25  to  V  31 

5 

4 

9e 

6  to  v  14 

25  V  31 

6  z;  14 

5 

lOf 

7 

26  to  V  36 

8  to  t;  16 

6 

12  A 

8  V  16 

26  t;  36 

9  to  t;  13 

7 

9^13 

27 

10  to  V  12 

8 

Ub 

10  V  13 

28 

11 

9 

14c 

12  to -y  37 

Markl 

12  V  37 

10 

Ud 

13 

S 

14  to  V  15 

11 

l6  e 

14  V  15 

3 

I5 

12 

l7f 

16 

4  to  t/  26 

l7 

13 

l8g 
l9  A 

18 

4  v  26 

19 

Gal.         1 

20 

5  to  i;  21 

2 1  to  t;  1 8 

2 

20  b 

21  V  18 

5  V  21 

22  to  z;  1 6 

3 

21  c 

22  V  16 

6  to  t;  30 

23  to  V  20 

4 

22  d 

23  V  20 

6v  30 

24 

5 

23  e 

32  to  V  15 

7  to  t;  24 

32  t;  15 

6 

24.  f 

Si,  Mat- 

7 i;24 

Ephes.    1 

25  g 

thias. 

3S 

8  to  V  27 

34  to  V  27 

^      2 

—      o 

26  A 

34  r  27 

8  f  27 

40 

3 

27  b 

Lev.  1 9  to  V  1 9 

9  to  V  30 

Lev.  I9<yl9 

4 

28  c 

24 

9  V  30 

25 

5 

29  d 

26  to  V  21 

10  to  V  32 

26  V  2 1 

Rom.    i2 

*  Note,  That^  except  m  every  Leap-Teary  Fei 

JRUARY  hath  28  j 

^jr^/J-  C/j/y. 

A  TABLE  of  Lessons  for  MARCH 


CALENDAR. 


U 
3 

11 


1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7fc 

T 

9;e 
10  f 
ll!g 

12|A 
13jb 


19 
20 
21 
22 
23 
24 
25 
19  26 
8  27 
j28 
il6  29|d 
5|30e 
Ulf 


Ann. 
A  of  Fir. 

Man. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


I  si  Lesson, 
Num.  Ilt0'y24 
12 

14  io\26 
16  to  V  3C 
17 
21 


v25 

.  /"o  V  ]  9 
/o  v2§ 


25 
3y 
31 
35 
Deut 

2 

S 

4  V  25 

5  V  22 
7 

9 
11 
13 
15 
17 
19 
2i 

24 

25 

28  ^c?  V  15 

29 

31 

33 


'    2d  Lesson. 
Mark.  10v32 

II 

12  to  V  28 

12  'i;28 

13 

1 4  to  -y  26 

14  v^6 

15 

16 
Luke  Ito-ySg 


V  39 

to  "v  40 

V  40 


1 
2 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6  to  -y  20 

6  V  20 

7  to  -y  36 

7  I'  36 

8  to  -y  26 

8  -y  26 

9  to  ^;  37 
9  V  37 

10  to  V  25 

10  V  25 

1 1  to  "y  29 
1 1  t  29 
12 

13 
14 


I  St  Lesson.   . 
Num.  1]  -y  24 
13 

14 -y  26 
16  "y  S6 
20 
22 
24 
27 

31  to  V  25 
32 
36 
Dcut 

2 

4 

S  to 

6 

8 
10 
12 
14 
16 
18 
20 
22 


1  V  19 
V  26 
to  V  25 


Colos. 


25 

27 

28  V  15 

30 

32 

34 


2d  Lesson' 
Ephes.  6 
Philip.  1 
2 
3 
4 
1 
2 
3 
4 

1  Thess.  1 

2 
3 
4 
5 

2  Thess.  1 


1  Tim.  1 
2,3 
4 
5 
6 
1 
2 


2  Tim. 


4 

Titus       1 
2,3 
Philim.     I 
Heb.       1 
2!, 


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CALENDAR. 


Id 

2'e    Purijic. 

3  f     V.  M. 

4'g 

5  A 

6b 

7  c 

s'd 

9e 

lOf 

2  A 

3b 

4c 

Sd 

6e 

7f 

8g 
9  A 

20  b 

21  c 

22  d 

23  e 
2l'  f  5/.  Jifl/- 


25  g 

26  A 

27  b 

28  c 

29  d 


thias. 


MORKING  PRAYER. 


\st  Lesson. 
Gtn.  45  -y  l6 


47 
48 
50 
Exod. 

4 
6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

12 

13 


to  I-  13 

to  V  l5 
1 

V  18 

to  V  14 

V  16 

V  13 
v  13 
to  V  37 


14  V  15 

3 

16 

4  to  t/  26 

18 

4i;  2C 

20 

5  to  r;  21 

21  ^  18 

5  ".'  21 

22  t;  16 

6  to  t)  30 

23  V  20 

6v  30 

32  to  V  15 

7  to  t)  24 

7  i;24 

32 

8  to  V  27 

34  V  27 

8  f  27 

Lev.  1 9  to  V  1 9 

9  to  f  30 

24 

9  V  30 

26  to  V  21 

10  to  V  32 

2<^  Lesson 

Mat.  20  -y  1 7 

21  to  t'  23 

21  t;  23 

22  to  f  23 
22  V  23 
23 

24 

25  to  V  31 

25  V  31 

26  to  V  36 
26  t;  36 
27 

28 
Markl 
2 


EVf:NlNG  PRAYER. 


\st  Lesson. 
Genesis  46 

47  V  13 
49 

50  -J  1 5 
Exodus  2 

4  to  V  18 

5 

6  t;  14 

8  to  L'  16 

9  to  t;  13 
10  to  V  12 
11 

12  V  37 
14  to  V  15 
l5 
l7 
19 

2 1  to  t;  1  8 

22  to  z;  1  6 

23  to  V  20 
24 
32  t;  15 

34  to  V  27 
40 
Lev.  I9vl9 
25 

26  V  2 1 


2  Cor. 


2d  Lesson. 

1  Cor.    i3 

14 

\o 

16 

1 

2 

3 


5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

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13 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

1 

2 

3 

.2! 


Gal. 


Ephes. 


Rom. 


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CALENDAR. 


1 1 

d 

2 

e 

3 

f 

4 

g 

5 

A 

6 

b 

7 

c 

8 

9 

e 

10 

f 

11 

g 

12 

A 

13 

b 

14 

c 

15 

d 

16 

e 

17 

f 

18 

g 

19 

A 

20 

b 

14  21 

c 

3  22 

d 

23 

e 

11  24 

f 

25 

g  ^//«. 

19  26 

A  of  Fir. 

8  271 

3  Alary. 

j28  ( 

z 

16  29|( 

1 

5,30( 

J 

Uii 

MORNING   PRAYER. 


\st  Lesson. 
Num.  llto^(24 
12 
14/0V26     I 

16  /CJ  V  3C 

17  I 
21 

23 
25 
So 

31  v25 
35 
Deut.  tov  ]9 
2tow2Q 
S 

4  V  25 

5  V  22 
7 

9 
11 
13 
15 
17 
19 
2i 

24 

25 

28  toy  1 5 

29 

31 

33 


2d  Lesson. 
Mark.  10v32 

II 

12  to  V  28 

12  i;  28 

13 

14  to  "y  26 

1  i  -y  26 

15 

16 
Luke  I  to -u  39 

1  V  39 

2  to  v  40 
2  -y  40 

3 
4 
5 
6  to  -y  20 

6  i;20 

7  to  -y  36 

7  V  36 

8  to  <y  26 

8  -y  26 

9  to  -y  37 
9  t;  37 

10  to  V  25 

10  V  25 

1 1  to  -^  29 
11  I.  29 
12 

13 

14  j 


EVENING  PRAYER 


1st  Lesson.   ^2d  Lesson' 
Num.  U 'y24:Ephes.     6 


13 

14  V  26 

16  «y  S6 

20 

22 

24 

27 

31  tot;  25 

32 

36 
Deut.  1  "y  19 
2  -y  26 
4  to  y  25 
•i  to  V  22 
6 
8 

10 

12 

14 

16 

18 

20 

22 

25 

27 

28  V  15 

30 

32 

34 


Phil 


ip. 


Colos. 


1  Thess 


2  Thess.  1 
2 
3 

1  Tim.    1 

2,3 

4 


2  Tim. 


Titus 

Phllim, 
Heb. 


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CALENDAR. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

1st  Lesson. 

2d  Lessofu 

1st  Lesson. 

2</  Lesson. 

13 

1 

g 

Joshua  1 

Luke    15 

Joshua  2 

Hebrews   3 

2 

2 

A 

3 

16 

4^ 

4 

3 

b 

5 

1 7  to  t^  20 

6  to  iy  12 

5 

10 

4 

c 

6  r  12 

17  V  20 

7  to  t^  16 

6 

5 

d 

7  ^16 

18  to  V  31 

8  to  V  14 

7 

18 

6 

e 

8  V  14 

18  V  31 

9 

8 

7 

7 

f 

10  to  vis 

1 9  to  y  28 

10i;15to28 

9 

8 

g 

10  f28 

19  t'  28 

22  to  V  21 

10 

15 

9 

A 

22  -J  21 

20 

23 

11 

4 

10 

b 

24  to -J  19 

21 

24  V  19 

12 

11 

c 

Jud.  ltO'y22 

22  to  V  31 

Jud.  1  V  22 

13 

12 

12 

d 

2  to  V  1 1 

22  V  31 

2z;  11 

Jame»        1 

I 

13 

e 

S  to  V  1 2 

23 

3  t;  12 

2 

14 

f 

4 

24 

5 

3 

9 

15 

g 

6  to  V  1 1 

John  1  to  V  29 

6-jUto25 

4 

16 

A 

6  y  25 

1  V  29 

7 

5 

17 

njb 

8  to  <y  22 

2 

8  v22 

1  Peter      1 

i» 

6 

is'c 

9  to  -J  22 

3  to  V  22 

9v22ta46 

2 

19d 

9  ^46 

3  v22 

10 

3 

20 

e 

11  to  V  29 

4 

1 1  t;  29 

4 

21 

f 

12 

5 

13 

5 

22 

K 

14 

6  to  V  22 

15 

5  Peter      I 

2SA 

16  tov21 

6  i;22 

16  V  21 

o 

24b  !            1 

17 

7  to  "J  32 

18 

5 

25 

c!    St. 

7  I-  32 

I  John      1 

26 

d    Mark. 

19  tov22 

8  to  t;  21 

19  t;22 

o 

27 

e 

20  to  V  26 

8  V  21 

20  V  26 

3 

28 

f 

21  to -J  16 

9 

21  V  16 

4 

29 

g  ■ 

Ruth   I 

10  to  V  22 

Ruth.  2 

5 

30 

A 

3 

10  t;  22 

4 

2,  3  John 

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ijb 

4  e 

5|f 

6g 
7A 
8b 
9c 

lOd 

11 

12 


13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 

;2i 

22 
'23 
24 
55 
26 
27 
28 
29 
30 
Slid 


5/.  PL  .l*f 
St.  Ja. 


MORNING   PRAYER. 


EVENING   PRAYER. 


lit.  Lesson.  \     ^d  Lesson,     j     1st  Lesson. 


Samuel  1 
2  V  22 
4 
6 
8 

10 

12 

14  to  i;  24 

15 

17  to  1)30 

18 
20 
22 
24 
26 
28 
30 
2  Samuel  1 

3 

5 

7 

9 
11 

I'i  to  V  2^ 
14 
16 
]8 

19  -y  16 
21 
23 


John  1 1  to  -y  30  1  Sam.2tO'i;29 


Acta 


]  1  V  30 
J  2  to  -y  20 
12  v20 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
I 
2 
3 

4  to  V  23 
4^23 
■^  to  V  1 7 
Sv\l 
6 
7  to  V  SO 

7  v  30 
8.toy26 

8  -y  26 

9  to  V  23 
9  V  23 

l0tot;34 

10  V  84 

11  toi»19 


3 
5 

7 
9 

]  I 

\% 

14-  t;  24 

\6 

17  V  30 

19 
2l 
22 
25 
37 
29 
31 
2  Sam.  2 

4 

6 

8 
10 
12 

13  i;23 
15 
17 

1  9  to  -y  1 6 
20 
22 
24 


2d  Lessen. 

Jude 

Romans  1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
S 

^1 
!0 

I'l 
l2 

13 

14 
15 
\6 

\\ 
2 

^i 
A 

6! 

8 

9 

lO 

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12 

is; 

14 


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CALENDAR. 


J 

2 

S 

4 

5lb 

6c 
d 
e 

9f 

1,A 

2b 

3jc 

4d 

5|e 

6f 


5/.  Bar- 

f  2a  has. 


g 
A 

9|b 
20c 
21  [d 
22ie 

23f 

2-i|g 

25jA 

261b 

27!c 

28ld 

29!e 

30f 


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Nativity  of 

St.  Jchn 
the  Baptist. 


St.  Peter. 


I  st  Lesson, 
lKingsltoi'28 

2  to  V  26 

3 

6 

7 

9 

II  to  i;  26 
12 

14. 
16 

18 

20  to  V  22 
2l 

22t;29 
2  Kings  2 

4 

6 

8 
10 
J2 
14 
16 

17  t;24- 
1 9  to  V  20 
20 
22 

24 


"■Id  Lesson. 
Acts  1 1  V  1 9 
12 
1 3  to  V  1 4 

13  V   14 

1 4  to  v  19 
14  V  1  9 
15 

1 6  to  v  1 4 

16  V   14 

1 7  to  -J  16 

17  V  16 

18  to  V  18 

18  -y  18 

19  to  <y  21 

19  z;2i 

20  to  r;  1 7 
20  V  17 
21 

22 
23 
24 
25 

26 

27  to  V  21 

27  V  21 

28  to  V  17 

28  V   17 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


\st  Lesson.    \2d  Lesson. 
Kings  1  i;  28' 1  Cor.    15 


26 


"0  26 


2 

4 

6 

8 

10 

11 

13 

15 

17 


19 

20  i;22 
22  to  V  29 
Kings  1 

3 

5 

7 

9 
II 
13 
IB 
17  to  V  24 


2  Cor. 


Gal. 


16 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 


Eph«s.  1 


18 

2 

19  t;20 

3 

21 

4 

23 

5 

25 


A  TABLE  of  Lessons 

for  JULY. 

CALENDAR. 

MORNING  TRAYER. 

EVENING   PRAYER. 

1st  Lesson. 

Id  Lesson. 

\st  Lesson. 

Id  Lesson. 

'g 

Ezra  1 

Matthew  1 

Ezra  3 

Philip.     1 

2A 

4 

2 

5 

2 

3;b 

6 

3 

7 

3 

4''c 

8 

4  to  V  17 

9 

4 

5\d 

Neh.l 

4  -y  17 

Neh.2 

Colos.     1 

6e 

4  to -y  13 

5  to  t;  2  1 

4  V  13 

2 

1i 

1 

5 

5  ^;21 

6 

3 

8'g 

8 

6  to  -y  16 

9 

4 

9A 

10 

6  -y  16 

13  tovl5 

1  Thes.  1 

10  b 

13  V  15 

7 

Esther  1 

2 

lie 

Esther  2 

8  to  t;  18 

3 

3 

12  d 

4 

S  V  18 

5 

4' 

13  e 

6 

9  to  -y  18 

7 

5 

I4f 

8 

9  -y  18 

9  to  t;  20 

2  Thes.    1 

15g 

9  -y  20 

10 

Job    1 

2 

16  A 

Job   2 

11 

3 

3 

l7b 

4 

12  to  V  22 

£ 

1  Tim.    1 

is'c 

6 

12  ^  22 

7 

2,  3 

19'd 

8 

13  to  V  31 

9 

4 

20'e 

10 

13  V  31 

U 

5 

21f 

12 

14  to  V  22 

13 

6 

22'g 

14 

]4  x;  22 

IS 

2  Tim.    J 

23  A 

16 

15  to  -y  21 

17 

2 

24, b 

18 

J5  V  21 

19 

3 

25 

c 

Si.  James. 

16 

4 

26 

d 

20 

17 

21 

Titus       1 

27  e 

22 

18  to  V  21 

23 

2,  3 

28  f 

24  &  25 

18  1^21 

2f^ 

Philemon 

29 

g 

27 

19  to  t;  16 

28 

Heb.        1 

30 

A 

29 

19  V  16 

30 

2 
3 

Sl'b 



31 

20  to  -y  1 7 

32 

-mr^. 

A  TABLE  of  Lessons  for  AUGUST. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


2^  Lesson. 
Mat.  20  t;  1 7 
21  to  V  23 

21  r2S 

22  to  r  23 

22  r  23 

23  to  V  25 
23  V  25 
2i  to  v  29 
24-  t;29 
25  to  V  31 

25  t;  31 

26  to  r  36 
26  t;  36 
27 
28 

Mark  1 
2 
S 
4  to  r  26 

4  f  26 

5  to  t;  2 1 
5t;21 

6  to  t;  30 
6t;  30 

7  to  V  24 

7  1*24 

8  to  t;  27 

8  ^-27 

9  to  V  SO 
9  t'  30 

1 0  to  t;  32 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


I     \st  Lesson. 
Job  34 
36 
S8 
40 
42 
Prov.  1  V  20 
3 
S 

6  z;  20 
8 
10 
12 

14  to  V  16 

15  to  t;  21 
16 

I7x;  15 
19 

21  to  V  17 

22  to  V  17 

23  to  V  22 
24 

26 
28 

SI 

Eccl.  2 

4 

6 

8 
10 
J2 


2rf  Lesson.^ 
iHeb.  4 
5' 
6 
7; 
8' 
9' 

II 

12 
It 

James      1 
2 

1  Peter  1 

2 
3 

4 
5 

2  Peter    1 

2 

3 

1  John     1 

2 

sl 

4 

$ 

2,  3  John 
Jude 
Romans  I 


J 


j^<ai«ji^uiit3MiifM< ^»i TifiT rraniiiifcMiii  hi 


A  TABLE  of  Lessons  for  SEPTEMBER. 


CALENDAR. 


I  if 

2g 
3  A 
4|b 
5 
6 


7 

8 

9 

lO 

n 

l2 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 

i2i 
22 

23 
24 
25 
'26 

27 
28 
29|f 

soig 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


Lt 


St.  Mat- 

thcw. 


St.   Mick 
&  alUnl. 


v20 
to  -y  19 


1st 
Jer.l 
2 
4 
5 
7  to  V  21 

10 
13 
14 
16 
18 
20 
22 
24. 
26 
28 
30 
32 
34 
36 

38 
40 
42 

44 
47 

48  v  25 

49  v23 

50  v  21 


2ti  Lesson. 
Mark  10  v  32 

11 

12  to  V  28 

12  t;  28 

13 

14  to  V  26 

1 4  y  26 

15 

16 
Lukel  to  1^39 

1  V  39 

2  to  v  40 
2  t;  40 

3 
4 
5 
6  to  V  20 

6  V  20 

7  to  V  36 

7  -y  36 

8  to  V  26 

8  v  26 

9  to  V  37 
9  1-  37 

]0  to  V  25 

10  V  25 

11  to  r  29 
11  V  29 

13 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


1  si  Lesson. 
Jer.  2  to  t;  20 

3 

4i;l9 

6 

7 

9 
11 
IS 
15 
17 
19 
21 
2S 
25 
27 
29 
31 
S3 
35 
37 

39 

41 
43 

45  8c  46 

48  to  V  25 

49  to  V  23 

50  to  V  21 

51  to  t)  S  V 


2^  Lesson' 

Romans  2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

9 
10 
11 
12 
IS 

15 


1  Cor, 


A  TABLE  of  Lessons  for  OCTOBER. 


CALENDAR. 


1 

A 

2 

b 

3 

c 

4 

d 

5 

e 

6 

f 

7 
8 

g 
A 

9 

b 

10 

c 

11 

d 

12 

e 

I3f 

H-'g 
15  A 

16b 

I7c 

is'd     St.  Luke 

20 

e 
f 

Evang. 

21 
22 

g 
A 

23 

b 

24 

c 

25 

d 

26 

e 

27 

f 

28 

^ 

St.  Sim. 

29 

A 

&  St.  Ju 

30 

b 

A.  UM. 

31 

c 

MORNING  PRAYER. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


\st  Lesson. 
Jer.  51  t)  35 
Lam.    I 
to 


1 


3 

4< 
Eze. 

3 

7 
14. 
18  V  l7 
33  V  21 
Dan.  1 

2  V  24 

4 

6 

8 
10 
12 


37 


Hos. 
5 
7 
9 
11 
13 
Joel. 
2 
Am. 

3 

5 


2,3 


i 

V  15 
1 


iW  Lesson. 
Luke  Il- 
ls 
16 
17  to  f  20 

17  V  20 

18  to  V  31 

18  i;  31 

19  to  V  28 
19  V  28 
20 

21 

22  to  V  31 
22  V  31 
23 
24 
John  1  to  t)  29 

1  t;29 

2 

3  to  t>  22 

3  t;  22 

4 

5 

6  to  y  22 

6  y  22 

7  toy  32 

7  y32 

8  to  u  21 
8y21 
9 

10  to  <o  22 
10  V  22 


\st  Lesson. 
Jer.  52 
Lam.  2 
3  i-  37 
5 
Eze.  2 
6 
13 

18  to  V  l7 
33  to  V  21 
34 

Dan.  ;S  to  y  24 
3 
5 
7 
9 
11 
Hos.  1 

4 
6 

8 

10 

12 

14 

Joel  2  to  y  1 5 

3 
Am.  2 

4 
6 
8 


l;J  Lesson. 
'■-  Cor.  16; 
2  Cor. 


3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
1 
2 
S 
4 
5 
6 

! 


Gal. 


Eph. 


Philip. 


Col. 


A  TABLE  of  Lessons  for  NOVEMBER. 


CALENDAR. 


2 

e  > 

3,f 

4g 
5A 

6b 

7c 

8'd 

9 

e 

10 

f 

11 
12 

g 
A 

13 

b 

14 

c 

15 

d 

16 

p. 

17 

f 

18 
19 

g 
A 

20 

b 

21 

c 

22 

d 

23 

e 

24. 

f 

25 
26 

g 
A 

27 

b 

28 

c 

29 

d 

30 

e 

AUSaints 
Day. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


\st  Lesson, 


Amos 
Jonah 

Mic. 


Nah. 
Hab. 

Zeph. 

Hag. 

Zech. 


Mai. 


9 
1 
3 
1 

3 

7 
2 
1 
3 
2 
1 
1 
3 
5 
7 
9 
11 
13 
1 


2d  Lesson. 


10^111101)30 


EVENING    PRAYER. 


\st  Less  on.       2d  Lesson, 


Obadiah 


St.  And. 


3 

Isaiah    1 

3 

5 

7 

9 

lO-y 

12 


20 


11  -y  30 

Jonah  2 

I2t0'y20 

4 

12  -y  20 

Mic.    2 

13 

4 

14 

6 

15 

Nah.  1 

16 

3 

17 

Hab.   2 

18 

Zeph.  I 

19 

3 

20 

Hag.   2 

21 

Zech.  2 

1 

4 

2 

6 

3 

8 

4tO'y23 

10 

4  -y  23 

12 

BtovXl 

14 

&v\1 

Mai.   2 

6 

4 

7to'u30  Isaiah  2 

T-y  30 

4 

BX.0V2Q 

6 

8  i;  26 

8 

9toi;23 

I0tov20 

9  -y  23 

11 

10tO'y34 

13 

10  V  34 

Col. 


2 
3 

4' 

i! 

2' 
3' 

4' 
5\ 
ll 
2i 

s' 

l' 

2,3 
4 

6 

2  Tim.      1 
2 

*i 

4' 
ll 
2,3! 
Philemon  I 


1  Thes. 


2  Thes. 


iTim. 


Titus 


lieb. 


i 

I 


D 


A  TABLE  of  Lessons  for  DECEMBER. 


CALENDAR. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


^k 

4b 

s!c 

7  e 

8  If 

9g 
llOjA 

lljb 

I2c 

13d 

He 
I5f 

le'g 

iT'A 

I8,b 

19c 

20d 

2l|e 

22. f 

23Jg 

24!A 

25  b 

26|c 

27id 

28' 

29 

30 


31 


5^.  Thomas. 


Christmas-day. 
St.  Stephen. 
St.  John  Eian. 
Innocents. 


1st  Lesson. 

Isaiah    1 1- 
16 
18 
20,21 
23 
25 
27 
29 
31 
33 
35 
37 
39 
41 
43 
45 
47 
49 
51 
53 

55 
51 
59 


61 
63 
65 


2d  Lesson. 
Acts  11  to<y  19 
11  V  19 
]2 
1 3  to  -y  14 

13  V  14 

14  to  V  19 
14  V  19 
15 

16  to  V  14 

16  -y  14 

17  to  V  IG 

17  V  16 

18  to  V  18 

18  V  18 

19  to  V  21 

19  v2\ 

20  to  V  17 
20  1;  17 
21 
28 
23 
24 
25 
26 


27  to  V  21 

27  v2l 

28  to  -y  17 
28  V  17 


EVENING  PRaVeR. 


\  St  Lesson- 
Isaiah    1 5 


2d  Lesson. 
Hebrews  7 
8 


17 

19 

22 

24 

2G 

2^ 

30 

32 

34 

36 

38 

40 

42 

44 

46 

48 

50  2  Peter 

521 

54 


James 


1  Peter 


5Q 
58 
60 


1  John 


62,2  John 
64J3  John 
66  Jude 


9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

1 

f 

3 

4 

5 

1 

2 

I 

5 
1 
2 
3 
1 
2 
3 


t  TABLES  and  RULES  for  the  Moveable  and  Im- 
moveable  FEASTS; 

Together  with  the  Days  of  Fasting  and  Abstinence 
through  the  whole  Year. 


RULES,    to  know  when   the  Moveable  Feasts  and 
Moly-days  begin. 

ASTER-DAY,  on  which  the  rest  depend,  is 
alwaj^s  the  First  Sunday  after  the  Full  Moon 
which  happens  upon,  or  next  after,  the  Twenty-first 
Day  of  March;  and  if  the  Full  Moon  happen  upon  a 
Sunday,  Easter-day  is  the  Sunday  after. 

Advent  Sunday  is  always  the  nearest  Sunday  to  the 
Feast  of  St.  Andrew,  whether  before  or  after. 

Septuagesima  '\  TNine   "J 

Sexagesima  fc  .  ^       •    1  Eight  f  Weeks  before 

(4,Qinqu  ages  una  i  '       1  oeven  (         Easter. 

Quadragesima  }  (^Six      J 

Rogation  Sunday  \      TFive  V/eeks 

Ascension-day       f  .    1  Forty  Days     f     r       t-     . 
^.r^  '        J       ^       >  IS  <  c,      ^    ^^r    1     >  alter  Easter. 
Wnitsunday  (       \  Seven  U  eeks 

Trinity  Sunday     ;      (.Eight  Weeks 


A  Table  of  Feasts,  to  be  observed  in  this  Church, 
throughout  the  Year. 

All  Sundays  in  the  Year. 

The  Circumcision  of  our  Lord  JESUS  CHRIST. 

The  Epiphany. 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul. 

The  Purification  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 

St.  Matthias  the  Apostle. 

The  Annunciation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 

St.  Mark  the  Evangelist. 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James,  the  Apostles. 

The  Ascension  of  our  Lord  JESUS  CLIRIST. 

St.  Barnabas. 

The  Nativity  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 


^-.-1 


TABLE  of  FEASTS,  b;c. 

St.  Peter  the  Apostle. 

St.  James  the  Apostle. 

St.  Bartholomew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Matthew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Michael  and  all  Angels. 

St.  Luke  the  Evangelist. 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude,  the  Apostles. 

All  Saints. 

St.  Andrew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Thomas  the  Apostle. 

The  Nativity  of  our  Lord  JESUS  CHRIST. 

St.  Stephen  the  Martyr. 

St.  John  the  Evangelist. 

The  Holy  Innocents. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Easter- Week. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Whitsun-Week. 


A  TABLE  OF  FASTS. 

Ash-Wednesday.  Good-Friday. 

Other  Days  of  FASTING  ;  on  which  the  Church  re 
quires  such  a  measure  of  Abstinence,  as  is  more  es- 
pecially suited  to  extraordinary  Acts  and  Exercises  of 
Devotion. 

1st.  The  Season  of  Lent. 

2d.  The  Ember-days  at  the  Four  Seasons,  being 
the  Wednesday,  Friday,  and  Saturday  after  the  first 
Sunday  in  Lent,  the  Feast  of  Pentecost,  September  14, 
and  December  13. 

3d.  The  three  Rogation  Days,  being  the  Monday, 
Tuesday  and  Wednesday  .before  Holy  Thursday,  or 
the  Ascension  of  our  Lord. 

4th.  All  the  Fridays  in  the  year  except  Christmas- 
Day. 


In  addition  lo  the  above,  the  First  Thursday  in  November  (or,  if  any 
oilier  Day  be  apj)ointed  by  the  Civil  Authority,  then  such  Day)  shall  be 
wuscrved  as  a  Day  of  Thansgiving  lo  Almighty  God,  for  the  Fruit*  of 
DiC  Earth,  and  all  oilier  Blessings  of  his  Merciful  Providence. 


T  l^dhl^"^  for  finding  the  Holy-Days. 


A  Table  to  find  EaJ}er-\ 
Day^  from  the  pre- 
fent  Time  till  the 
Year  IS99,  inclufive  ! 


HIS  Table  contains  fo  much  of  the  Ca- 
lendar as  is  neceflary  for  the  determin- 
ing of  Erjler ;    to  find  which,  look  for  the 
Golden  Number  of  the  Year  in  the  fir  ft  Co- 
Gol.  Day  of  the'   Sund-  lumn  of  the  Table,  an;ainfi:  v/hich  ftands  the! 


No.       Month. 


14 

March  21 

C 

3 

22 

D 

23 

E 

11 

24 

F 

25 

G 

19 

26 

A 

8 

27 

B 

28 

C 

16 

29 

D 

B 

30 

E 

31 

F 

13 

April   1 

G 

2 

2 

A 

3 

B 

10 

4 

C 

.5 

D 

18 

6 

E 

7 

7 

F 

8 

G 

15 

9 

A 

4 

.  10 

B 

11 

C 

12 

]2 

D 

1 

13 

E 

14 

F 

9 

15 

G, 

16 

A' 

17 

17 

B 

6 

18 

C 

19 

D 

20 

E 

21 

F 

22 

G 

23 

A 

24 

B 

25 

C 

OIA 

¥ 

s'f 

3'e 
4!D 

5iC 
6iB 


Letter.  Day  of  the  Pafcal  Full  Moon  ;  then  look  mi 
the  third  Column  for  the  Sunday  letter,  next 
after  the  Day  of  the  Full  Moon  ;  and  the  Day 
of  the  Month  {landing  againfi;  that  Sunday 
Letter  is  Enjler-Day.  If  the  Full  Moon  happen 
upon  a  Sunday,  then  (according  to  the  first 
Rule)  the  next  Sunday  after  is  Easter-Day. 

To  find  the  golden  Nufnber  or  prime,  add 
one  to  the  year  of  our  Lord,  and  then  divide 
by  1  9  ;  the  Remainder,  if  any,  is  the  Goldenj 
number;  but  if  nothing  remain,  then  19  is 
the  Golden  Number. 

To  find  the  Dominical  or  Sunday  letter  ac- 
cording to  the  Calendar,  until  the 
year  l  799,  inclufive,  add  to  the  Year 
of  our  Lord  its  fourth  Part,  omit- 
ting fra^lions,  and  also  the  Number  1  : 
Divide  the  sum  by  7  ;  and  if  there  be 
no  Remainder,  then  A  is  the  Sunday 
Letter:  But  if  any  number  rem.ain, 
then  the  Letter  standing  against  that 
Number  in  the  fmall  annexed  Table,  is 
Sunday  Letter. 

For  the  next  Century,  that  is,  from  the 
Year  1800  till  the  Year  1899,  inclusive,  add 
to  the  current  Year  only  its  fourth  part,  and 
then  divide  by  7,  and  proceed  as  in  the  last 
Rule. 

Note,  That  in  all  Biflextile  or  Leap-Years, 
the  Letter  found  as  above  will  be  the  Sunday 
Letter  from  the  intercalated  Day  exclufive  to 
the  end  of  the  Year. 


the 


Another  TABLE  to  find  EASTER  till  the  Year  1899, 

inclusive. 


SUNDAY  LETTERS. 


Golden 
Numb. 


I. 

II. 

III. 

IV. 

V. 

VI. 

VII. 

vni. 

IX. 

X. 

XI. 

XII. 

XIII. 

XIV. 

XV. 

XVI. 

XVII. 

XVIII. 

XIX. 


B 


Ap. 

Ap. 

Mar. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

M-Ar. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

Mar. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

Ap. 

Ap. 


16 

9j 
261 
.6j 

i 

9; 
26 
16 

26 

16 

2] 

23j 

2 'Mar.    27 


17 
S 
27 
17 
3 
24 
10 

O 

\7 
10 
27 
17 

3 
27 
lA 

3 
24 
10 


Mar. 


18 

4 

28 

11 
4 
35 
11 
28 
18 


11 

5 

28 

29 

18 

19 

4 

5 

28 

23 

11 

12 

4 

5 

18 

19 

11 

12 

38 

26 

Mar. 


20 

6 
23 
13 

6 
20 
13 
30 
20 

6 
30 
18 

6 
23 
13 
30 
20 

isl 

sol 


Mar. 


14 

7 
24 
14 
31 
21 
14 
31 
21 

7 
31 
14 

7 
24 
14 
31 
31 

7 


April 


April 


13 

8 

25 

15 

1 

22 

8 

1 

22 

8 

25 

15 

8 

25 

15 


April      1 


31    ^pril      1 


TO  make  use  of  the  preceding  Table,  find  the 
Sunday  Letter  for  the  Year  in  the  uppermost 
.ine,  and  the  Golden  Number,  or  Prime,  in  the  column 
of  Golden  Numbers,  and  against  the  Prime,  in  the 
[^amc  line  under  the  Sunday  Letter,  you  have  the  da}- 
of  the  Month  on  which  Easter  falleth  that  year.  But, 

Note,  That  the  name  of  the  month  is  set  on  the  left 
hand,  or  just  with  the  figure,  and  folio weth  not  as  in 
other  tables,  by  descent,  but  collaterally. 


' 

A  TABLE  of  the 

I  days  on  which  EASTER  will  fall 

for  thirty-eight ; 

^ears,  being  the  time 

of  two  Cycles 

of  the  Moon. 

Years  of 
our  Lord. 

Golden 
Number. 

The  Epact. 

Sund.Letter. 

EASTER-DAY. 

1786 

1 

0 

A 

April           16 

7 

2 

11 

G 

8 

8 

3 

22 

FE 

March        23 

G 

4 

3 

D 

April           12 

90 

5 

14 

C 

4 

1 

6 

25 

B 

24 

2 

7 

6 

AG 

8 

3 

8 

17 

F 

March        31 

4 

9 

28 

E 

April          20 

7 

10 

9 

D 

5 

6 

11 

20 

CB 

March        27 

7 

12 

1 

A 

April           16 

8 

13 

12 

G 

8 

9 

14 

23 

F 

March        24 

1800 

15 

4 

E 

April           13 

1 

16 

li 

D 

5 

2 

17 

26 

C 

18 

3 

18 

7 

B 

10 

4 

19 

18 

AG 

1 

5 

1 

0 

F 

14 

6 

2 

11 

E 

6 

7 

3 

22 

D 

March        29 

8 

4 

S 

CB 

April            3 

9 

5 

14 

A 

2 

10   . 

6 

25 

G 

22 

11 

7 

6 

F 

14 

12 

8 

17 

E  D 

March        29 

13 

9 

28 

C 

April           18 

I4 

10 

9 

B 

10 

IB 

11 

20 

A 

March        26 

16 

12 

1 

GF 

April           14 

17 

13 

12 

G 

8 

18 

14 

23 

F 

March        24 

19 

15 

4 

E 

April           1 3 

20 

16 

15 

-     B  A 

2 

21 

17 

26 

G 

22 

i            22 

18 

7 

F 

7 

I'            23 

19 

18 

E 

March        30 

r . — 

A  TABLE  of  the  Moveable  Feasts,  according  to  the 

several  days  that  EASTER  can  possibly  tall  upon. 

zn- 

-^ 

^ 

1 

Easter- 
day. 

lunday  after 
Epiphany. 

Septages. 
Sunday. 

o  ^ 

Ascension 
day. 

< 

en 

3 

May  1 0 

unday  after 
Trinity. 

Advent 
Sunday. 

March  22 

1 

Jan.  18  Feb.    4 

April     30 

27 

Nov.      29 

23 

1 

19 

5 

May         1 

11 

27 

30 

24 

1 

20 

6 

2 

12 

27 

Dec.        1, 

25 

2 

21 

7 

3 

13 

27 

2, 

26 

2 

22 

8 

4 

14 

27 

i 

27 

2 

23 

9 

5 

15 

20 

Nov.     27 

. 

28      2 

24 

10 

6 

16 

26 

28, 

29      2 

25 

11 

7 

17 

26 

29, 

30      2 

26 

12 

8 

-         18 

26 

30 

31;     2 

27 

13 

9 

19 

26     iDec.        i;I 

April       1 

3 

28 

14 

10 

20 

26 

2| 

S      3 

29 

15 

11 

21 

26 

sj 

3      S 

30 

16 

12 

22 

25      Nov.      27j| 

4      3 

31 

17 

13 

23 

25 

28 

5      3 

Feb.    1 

18 

14 

24 

25 

29 

6      3 

2 

19 

15 

25 

25 

30 

7      3 

3 

20 

16 

26 

25      Dec.        ill 

8      4 

4 

21 

17 

27 

25 

2 

9      4 

5 

22 

18 

28 

25 

3 

10      4 

6 

23 

19 

29 

24 

Nov.     27 

11;     4 

7 

24 

20 

30 

24 

28 

12      4 

8 

25 

21 

31 

24 

29 

IS      4 

9 

26 

22 

June   1 

24 

30 

14      4 

10 

27 

23 

2 

24      Dec.        Ijl 

15      S 

11 

28 

24 

3 

24 

2 

16      5 

12  Mar.    i 

25 

4 

24 

3 

17      £ 

13 

2 

26 

5 

23      Nov.     27i| 

IS      5 

14 

3 

27 

6 

23 

28| 

19      S 

15 

4 

28 

7 

23 

29 

20^     5 

16 

5 

29 

8 

23 

30 

21      5 

i7 

6 

30 

9 

23      Dec.        ]|| 

22      6 

18 

7 

31 

10 

23 

2( 

23      6 

19 

8 

June        1 

11 

23 

3i 

24      6 

20 

9 

2 

12 

22 

Nov.     27 

25      6 

21 

10 

3 

13 

22 

28 

Abrc,  That  in  a  Bissextile  or  Leap-Year  the  numbe 

T  of  Sundays  after 

Epiphany  will  be  the  same  as  if  Easter-day  had  fallen 

one  day  later  than 

it  really  does.     And,  for  the  same  reason,  one  day  m 

ust,  in  every  Leap- 

Year,  be  added  to  the  day  of  the  month  given  by  the  ' 

."able  for  Sepluage- 

sima  Sunday,  and  for  the  first  day  of  Lent. 

A  Table  to  find  EASTER-DAY, 

from   the   Year   1900,    to   the 
Year  2199,  inclusive. 


Golden  |  Day  of  the 
Number.  I     Month. 


U 


11 

19 
8 

16 
5 

13 
2 

10 

18 
7 

15 

4 

12 
1 

9 

17 

6 


April 


March  22 
23 
'24 
25 
26 
27 
28 
29 
30 
31 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
IS 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
23 
34 
25 


Sunday 
Letters. 


D 
E 
F 
G 
A 
B 
C 
D 
E 
F 
G 
A 
B 
C 
D 
E 
F 
G 
A 
B 
C 
D 
E 
F 
G 
A 
B 
C 
D 
E 
F 
G 
A 
B 
C 


1  HE  Golden  Numbers  in 
the  foregoing  Calendar  will 
point  out  the  Days  of  the 
Paschal  Full  Moons,  till  the 
Year  of  our  Lord  1900; 
at  which  time,  in  order  that 
the  Ecclesiastical  Full  Moons 
may  fall  nearly  on  the  same 
Days  with  the  real  Full 
Moons,  the  Golden  Num- 
bers must  be  removed  to 
different  Days  of  the  Cal- 
endar, as  is  done  in  the 
annexed  Table,  which  con- 
tains so  much  of  the  Cal- 
endar then  to  be  used,  as 
is  necessary  for  finding  the 
Paschal  Full  Moons,  and 
the  Feast  of  Easter^  from 
the  Year  1900,  to  the  Year 
2199,  inclusive.  This  Table 
is  to  be  made  use  of,  in  all 
respects,  as  the  First  Table, 
before  inserted,  for  finding 
Easter  till  the  Year  1899. 


E 


General  Tables  for  findinf;  the  Dominical  or  Sunday  Letter,  and  the 
Places  of  the  Golden  Numbers  in  the  Calendar, 


TABLE  L 


6 

5 

4 

3 
E 

2 

1 

0 

B 

C 

D 

F 

G 

A 

1600 

1700 

1800 

1900 
2000 

2100 

2200 

7J00 
2400 

2500 

2600 

2700 
2800 

2900 

3000 

3100 

3200 

3300 

3400 

3500 
3600 

3700 

3300 

3900 
4000 

4100 

4200 

4300 
4400 

4500 

4600 

4700 
4800 

4900 

5000 

5100 
5200 

5  SCO 

5400 

5500 
5600 

5700 

5800 

5900 
6000 

6100 

6200 

6300 
6400 

6500 

66Q0 

6700 
6800 

6900 

7000 

7100 
7200 

73«0 

7400 

7500 
7600 

7700 
Sec. 

7800 

7900 
8000 

8100 

8200 

8300 
8400 

8500 

1  O  find  the  Dominical  or  Sunday  Letter  for  any  given  year  of  our 
Lord,  add  to  the  Year  its  fourtli  part,  omitting  Fractions,  and  also  the 
Number,  which  in  Table  L  standeth  at  the  top  of  the  Colnnin,  wherein 
the  number  of  Hundreds  contained  iti  that  given  Year  is  found:  Diride 
the  Sum  by  7,  and  if  there  be  no  Remainder,  then  A  is  the  Sunday  Letter; 
bui  if  any  Numl>er  remain,  tlien  the  Letter  which  standeth  under  that 
Number  at  the  Top  of  the  Table,  is  the  Sunday  Letter, 


TABLE  11. 


1 


B 


B 


Years 
of  our 
Lord. 


1690 
1700 
1800 
1900 
2000 
2100 
2200 
2300 
2400 
2500 
2600 
3700 
2800 
2900 
3000 
3100 
3200 
3300 
3400 
3500 
3600 
3700 
38«»0 
3900 
4000 
4100 
4200 
4300 
4400 
4300 
4600 
4700 
4800 
4900 
5000 
5100 


31  1 


B 


B 


8B 

9 
10 

10 

io|b 
111 

12 

12 

12'B 

13 

13 

14 

14 

14 

15 

16 


Years 

of  our 

Lord. 


5200 
5S00 
5400 
5S00 
5600 
5700 
5800 
5900 
6000 
6100 
6200 
63oO 
64oo 
6500 
66oo 
67oo 

6800 
6900 
7000 
7100 
7200 
7300 
7400 
7500 
7600 
7700 
7800 
7900 
8000 
8100 
8200 
8300 
8400 
«500 
&c. 


A  O  find  the  Month  and  Days  of  the  Month 
to  which  the  Golden  Numbers  ought  to  be 
prefixed  in  the  Calendar  in  any  given  Year  of 
our  Lord,  consisting  of  entire  Hundred  Years, 
and  in  all  the  intermediate  Years,  betwixt 
that  and  the  next  Hundredth  Year  following, 
look  in  the  Second  Column  of  Table  U.  for 
the  given  Year,  consisting  of  entire  Hundreds; 
and  note  the  Number  or  Cypher  which  stands 
against  it  in  the  Third  Column ;  then  in  Table 
in.  look  for  the  same  number  in  the  Column 
under  any  given  Golden  Number,  which  when 
you  have  found,  guide  your  eye  sideways  to  the 
Left  Hand,  and  in  the  First  Column  you  will 
find  the  Month  and  Day  to  which  that  Golden 
Number  ought  to  be  prefixed  in  the  Calendar, 
during  that  Period  of  One  Hundred  Years. 

The  Letter  B  prefixed  to  certain  Hundredth 
Years  in  Table  H.  denotes  those  Years  which 
are  still  to  be  accounted  Bissextile  or  Leap 
Years  in  the  New  Calendar ;  whereas  all  the 
other  Hundredth  Years  are  to  be  accounted 
only  common  Years. 


TABLE  III. 


Paschal 
Full 

Mood. 

V. 

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2 

C 
D 
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G 

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F 

G 
A 
B 
15 

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THE  GOLDEN  NUMBERS. 

1 

8 

P 
10 
11 
12 

13 
14 
Ij 

17 

IS 

19 
20 

21 
I'l 

23 
24 
25 
2ti 
27 

28 

29 

0 

I 

3 
4 
5 

2 

19 
20 
21 

3    4 

5 

22 
23 
24 
25 
26 

27 

29 
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1 

o 

3 

6 

8 

0 
10 

11 
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6 

3 
4 
5 
6 

M 

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13 
14 
15 
16 

17 

18 
19 
20 
21 

22 

23 
24 
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26 

27 

28 

29 

0 

1 

7 

14 
15 
16 
17 
18 

IP 
20 
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22 
23 

24 
25 

26 
27 
28 

29 
0 
1 
o 

3 

4 
5 

6 
7 
8 

9 
10 

8 

2,' 
■26 

28 

0 
1 

o 
3 
4 

5 
6 

7 
8 
9 

10 

11 

12 
13 
14 

15 
16 

17 
18 
19 

9 

6 

8 
9 
10 

11 

10 

17 
18 
19 
20 
21 

22 

11 

28 

29 

0 

1 

2 

3 
4 

12 

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11 
12 
15 

14 
15 

13 

20 
21 
22 
23 
24 

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28 
29 

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1 
2 
3 
4, 

5 
6 

7 
8 
9 

10 
11 

14 

1 

2 
I 

6 

I 

9 
10 

11 
12 

13 
14 
15 

16 
17 
18 
19 

20 

21 
22 

15 

12 
13 
14 
15 
16 

17 
18 
19 
20 
21 

22 
23 
24 
25 
26 

27 

28 

29 

0 

1 

~l 
3 

4 
5 
6 

7 
8 
9 
10 

23 
24 
25 
26 

27 

28 

29 

0 

1 

2 

3 
4 
5 
6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 
14 
15 
16 
17 

18 
19 
'20 

21 

1 

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22 

17 

4 
5 

6 
7 
8 

IB 

15 
16 
17 
18 
19 

19 

26 
27 
28 
29 
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1 
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3 
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13 
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13 
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Ifi 
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24 
25 

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29 

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1 

23 

24 

22  i  o 

23  4 

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25 

26 

24 

25 
26 
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1 

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8 

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11 
12 
13 

14 
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10 
11 
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24 
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24 
25 
26 

27 

28 

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10  21 

11  22 

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18  29 

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21  2 

22  3 

29 

12 

23 

30 

13 

14 
15 

16 
17 

18 

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20 
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22 
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26 
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THE  ORDER 

FOR 


Bail^  Morning  ^ra^tr. 


••<~<o  *->• 


^  7%e  Minister  shall  begin  fAe  Morning  Prayer,  by  read-^ 
ing  one  or  more  of  the  following  SeJitences  of  Scripture. 

THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple ;  let  all  the  earth  keep 
silence  before  him.    Hab,  ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same,  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles ;  and 
in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my  name,  and  a 
pure  offering:  for  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  hea- 
then, saiththe  Lord  of  Hosts.  Mai.  i.  11. 

Let  the  v^rords  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my 
strength  and  my  Redeemer.  Psal.  xix.  14. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wickedness 
that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and 
right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.  Ezek.  xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions;  and  my  sin  is  ever 
before  me.  Psal.  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins;  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities.  Psal.  li.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit ;  a  broken  and  a 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.  Psal.  li.  17. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God;  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the 
evil.  Joel.  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgivenesses, 
though  we  have  rebelled  against  him;  neither  have  we 
obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his  laws 
which  he  set  before  us.  Dan.  ix.  9,  10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment;  not  in  thine 
anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing,  jfer.  x.  24.  Psal.  vi.  1. 

Repent  ye;  for  the  Idngdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand. 
St.  Mat.  iii.  2. 

1  will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto  him-  5 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee,and  am 
no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  St.  Liikexv,  18,  19. 

A 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant,  O  Lord;  for 
in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified.  Psal.  cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the  truth  is  not  in  us;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins,  God 
is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness.    1  St.  yohn  i.  8,  9. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture  moveth  us 
in  sundry  places,  to  acknowledge  and  confess  our 
manifold  sins  and  wickedness,  and  that  we  should  not  dis- 
semble nor  cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Almighty  God, 
our  heavenly  Father,  but  confess  them  with  an  humble, 
lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart;  to  the  end  that  we  may 
obtain  forgiveness  of  the  same  by  his  infinite  goodness  and 
mercy.  And  although  we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to 
acknowledge  our  sins  before  God;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so 
to  do,  when  we  assemble  and  meet  together,  to  render 
thanks  for  the  great  benefits  that  we  have  received  at  his 
hands,  to  set  forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his  most 
holy  word,  and  to  ask  those  things  which  are  requisite  and 
necessary,  as  well  for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore,  I 
pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  present,  to  ac- 
company me,  with  a  pure  heart  and  humble  voice,  unto 
the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying — 

^  A  general  Confession  to  be  said  by  the  whole  Congrega- 
tion after  the  Minister^  all  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father;  We  have 
erred  and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We 
have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own 
hearts.  We  have  oifended  against  thy  holy  laws.  We  have 
left  undone  those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done ; 
And  we  have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to  have 
done  :  And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  O  Lord, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou  those, 
O  God,  who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those  who 
are  penitent ;  According  to  thy  promises  declared  unto 
mankind,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  O  most 
merciful  Father,  for  his  sake ;  That  we  may  hereafter  live 
a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life ;  To  the  glory  of  thy  holy 
Name.  Amen. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

^  The  Declaration  of  Absolution  or  Remission  of  sins;  to  he 
made  by  theV  riest  alone  ^  standing ;  the  people  still  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a  smner,  but  rather 
that  he  may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  hve,  hath  given 
power  and  commandment  to  his  Ministers  to  declare  and 
pronounce  to  his  People,  being  penitent,  the  Absolution 
and  Remission  of  their  sins.  He  pardoneth  and  absolveth 
all  those  who  truly  repent,  and  unfeignedly  believe  his  holy 
Gospel.  Wherefore,  let  us  beseech  him  to  grant  us  true  re- 
pentance, and  his  holy  Spirit;  that  those  things  may  please 
him  which  we  do  at  this  present,  and  that  the  rest  of  our  life 
hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy  ;  so  that  at  the  last  we  may 
come  to  his  eternal  joy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

^  The  People  shall  answer  here^  and  at  the  end  of  every 

Prayer^  Amen. 
^  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  of  his 
great  mercy,  hath  promised  Forgiveness  of  Sins  to  all 
those  who,  with  hearty  Repentance  and  true  Faith  turn 
unto  him;  have  mercy  upon  you,  pardon  and  deliver  you 
from  all  your  sins,  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  good- 
ness, and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

%  Then  the  Minister  shall  k?ieel,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer; 
the  People  still  kneeling,  and  repeating  it  with  him,  both 
here,  and  wheresoever  else  it  is  used  in  Divine  Service. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name ;  Thy  Kingdom  come ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  h  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deli- 
ver us  from  evil:  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power, 
and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

^  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 
O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ; 
Answ.  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise, 

^  Here,  all  standing  np,  the  Minister  shall  say. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Xihost; 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

When  thou  hadst  Overcome  the  shaq^ness  of  death, 
thou  didst  open  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  Glory 
of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come,  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants,  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed  with  thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints,  in  glory 
everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee  ; 

And  we  worship  thy  name,  ever  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us ;  as  our  trust  is  in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted ;  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded. 

^  Or  this  Canticle. 

Betiedicite,  omnia  opera  Domini. 

OALL  ye  works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Waters  that  be  above  the  Firmament,  bless  ye 
the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Stars  of  Heaven,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Showers  and  Dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Winds  of  God,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

O  ye  Winter  and  Summer,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Dews  and  Frosts,    bless  ye  the  Lord;   praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Frost  and  Cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Ice  and  Snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Nights  and  Days,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;   praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Light  and  Darkness,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Lightnings  and  Clouds,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  the  Earth  bless  the  Lord ;  yea,  let  it  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;   praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  green  Things  upon  Earth,  bless  ye  the  Lord ; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Wells,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O  ye   Seas  and  Floods,   bless  ye  the  Lord ;    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Whales,  and  all  that  move  in  the  Waters,  bless 
ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  Air,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord;    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O   ye    Children  of   Men,  bless   ye  the  Lord;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord ;  praise  him,    and  magnify 
him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord,   bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the  righteous,  bless  ye  the 
Lord ;  praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  holy  and  humble  Men  of  heart,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

^  Then  shall  be  read,  in  like  maimer^  the  Second  Lesson, 
taken  out  of  the  New  Testament,  according  to  the  Table 
or  Calendar ;  and  after  that,  the  following  Psalm, 
fuhilate  Deo.    Psalm  c. 

OBE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ;  serve  the  Lord 
with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  presence  with  a 
song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God,  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are  his  people  and 
the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
his  courts  with  praise  ;  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  speak 
good  of  his  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  everlasting ;  and 
his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation. 

^  Or  this  Hymn. 

Benedictus.    St.  Luke  i.  68. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  for  he  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  his  people. 
And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us,  in  the 
house  of  his  servant  David; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holyProphets,  which 
have  been  since  the  world  began ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and  from 
the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed  by  the  Minister  atid 
the  People,  standing:  And  any  Churches  may  omit  the 
words,  He  descended  into  Hell,  or  may,  instead  of  them, 
use  the  words.  He  went  into  the  Place  of  departed 
Spirits,  which  are  considered  as  words  of  the  same 
meanirig,  in  tJie  Creed. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
Heaven  and  Earth ; 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried;  He  descended  into  Hell;  The  Third  day  he  rose 
from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  Heaven,  And  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  From  thence 
he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  tlie  dead. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

1  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Catholic  Church ; 
The  Communion  of  Saints;  The  forgiveness  of  Sin$;  The 
resurrection  of  the  body,  and  the  life  everlasting.  Amen, 

If  Or  this. 

1  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  INIaker  of 
Heaven  and  Earth,  and  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible: 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son  of 
God,  begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds ;  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God,  begotten,  not  made, 
being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  by  whom  all  things 
were  made  ;  who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salvation,  came 
down  from  heaven,  and  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  was  made  man,  and  was  crucified 
also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suffered  and  was  bu- 
ried, and  the  third  day  he  rose  again,  according  to  the  Scrip- 
tures, and  ascended  into  Heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right 
hand  of  the  Father;  and  he  shall  come  again,  with  glory,  to 
judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead;  whose  kingdom  shall 
have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and  giver  of 
life,  who  proceedethfrom  the  Father  and  the  Son ;  who  with 
the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped  and  glori- 
fied, who  spake  by  the  prophets.  And  I  believe  one  Catho- 
lic and  Apostolic  Church.  I  acknowledge  one  Baptism  for 
the  remission  of  sins ;  and  I  look  for  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come.  Aine?i. 
^  And  after  that,  these  Prayers  following,  all  devoutly  kneel- 
ing;  the  Minister  first  pronouncings 

The  Lord  be  with  you; 

Answer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

^  Minister.  Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us ; 

Answer.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Minister.  O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us ; 

Answer.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 
^  Then  shall  follow  the  Collect  for  the  clay,  except  when  the 

Communion  Service  is  read;  and  then  the  Collect  for  the 

day  shall  be  omitted  here. 

T[  A  Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  who  art  the  author  of  peace  and  lover  of  con- 
cord, in  knowledge  of  whom  standeth  our  eternal  life, 

B 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

whose  service  is  perfect  freedom ;  defend  us,  thy  humble 
servants,  in  all  assauhs  of  our  enemies ;  that  we,  surely  trust- 
ing in  thy  defence,  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any  adver- 
saries, through  the  might  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
^  A  Collect  for  Grace. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty  and  everlast- 
ing God,  who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the  beginning 
of  this  day ;  defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy  mighty  power, 
and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin,  neither  run  into 
any  kind  of  danger ;  but  that  all  our  doings,  being  ordered 
by  thy  governance,  may  be  righteous  in  thy  sight,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  A  Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  Un  ited  States,  and  all 
in  Civil  Authority. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and  mighty 
Ruler  of  the  universe,  who  dost  from  thy  throne  be- 
hold all  the  dwellers  upon  earth  ;  most  heartily  we  beseech 
thee,with  thy  favour  to  behold  and  bless  thy  servant.  The 
President  of  the  United  States,  and  all  others  in  autho- 
rity; and  so  replenish  them  with  the  grace  of  thy  holy  Spi- 
rit, that  they  may  always  incline  to  thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy 
way :  Endue  them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts ;  grant 
them  in  health  and  prosperity  long  to  live ;  and  finally,  af- 
ter this  life,  to  attain  everlasting  joy  and  fehcity,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  The  following  Prayers  are  to  be  omitted  here^  when  the 

Litajiy  is  read. 
%  A  Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and  People. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom  cometh 
every  good  and  perfect  gift,  send  down  upon  our  Bi- 
shops and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the  Congregations  com- 
mitted to  their  charge,  the  healthful  spirit  of  thy  grace ; 
and,  that  they  may  truly  please  thee,  pour  upon  them  the 
continual  dew  of  thy  blessing:  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the 
honour  of  our  Advocate  and  Mediator,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
%  A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  men. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of 
tnen,  thatthouwouldestbe  pleased  to  make  thy  way.,  known 
mto  them,  thy  saving  health  unto  all  nations.     More  es- 
)ecially  we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church  universal;  that  it 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy  good  Spirit,  that  all 
who  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians,  may  be  led 
into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  Spirit, 
in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life.  Finally, 
we  commend  to  thy  Fatherly  goodness,  all  those  who  are 
any  ways  afflicted  or  distressed  in  mind,  body,  or  estate; 
that  it  may  please  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them,  ac- 
cording to  their  several  necessities;  giving  them  patience 
under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of  ah  their  af- 
flictions :  And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake  Jmen. 
^  A  general  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine 
unworthy  servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving  kindness  to 
us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  preser- 
vation, and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life;  but,  above  all,  for 
thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for 
the  hope  of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due 
sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeign- 
edly  thankful,  and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not 
only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives ;  by  giving  up  ourselves 
to  thy  service,  and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and 
righteousness  all  our  days,  through  Jesus  Christ,  ourLord; 
to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour 
and  glory,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

^  A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time,  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  suppli- 
cations unto  thee ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three 
are  gathered  together  in  thy  Name,  thou  wilt  grant  their 
requests;  fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of 
thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them ;  granting 
us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world 
to  come  life  everlasting.  Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  all  evermore.  Amen. 

Here  endeth  the  Order  of  Morning  Prayer. 


THE  ORDER 

FOR 


Bail^  CEtiming  draper. 


^  TVie  Minister  shall  begin  the  EveningPrayer,  by  read- 
ing one  or  more  of  the  following  Sentences  of  scripture, 

THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple;  let  all  the  earth  keep 
silence  before  him.  Hab.  ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same,  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles;  and 
in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my  name,  and  a 
pure  offering:  for  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  hea- 
then, saith  the  Lord  of  Llosts.  Mai.  i.  11. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my 
strength  and  my  Redeemer.  Psal.  xix.  14. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wickedness 
that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and 
right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.  Ezek.  xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions;  and  my  sin  is  ever 
before  jne.  Psal.  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins;  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities.  Psal.  li.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit;  a  broken  and  a 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.  Psal.  li.  17. 

Rend  your  heart  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God ;  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the 
evil.  Joel  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgivenesses, 
though  we  have  rebelled  against  him;  neither  have  we 
obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his  laws 
which  he  set  before  us.  Dan.  ix.  9,  10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment ;  not  in  thine 
anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing,  fer.  x.  24.  Psal.  vi.  1. 

Repent  ye;  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand. 
St.  Mat.  ill.  2. 

1  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto  him ; 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and 
amnomoreworthytobecalledthy  son.  St.  Zi^^f,  XV.  18, 19. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  v/ith  thy  servant,  O  Lord ;  for 
in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified.  PsaL  cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the  truth  is  not  in  us ;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins,  God 
is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness.   1  St.  yo/m  i.  8,  9. 

1  Then  the  Minister  shall  say^ 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture  moveth  us 
in  sundry  places,  to  acknowledge  and  confess  our 
manifold  sins  and  wickedness,  and  that  we  should  not  dis- 
semble nor  cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Almighty  God, 
our  heavenly  Father,  but  confess  them  wdth  an  humble, 
lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart ;  to  the  end  that  we  may 
obtain  forgiveness  of  the  same  by  his  infinite  goodness  and 
mercy.  And  although  we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to 
acknowledge  our  sins  before  God ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so 
to  do,  when  we  assemble  and  meet  together,  to  render 
thanks  for  the  great  benefits  that  we  have  received  at  his 
hands,  to  set  forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his  most 
holy  word,  and  to  ask  those  things  which  are  requisite  and 
necessary,  as  well  for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore,  I 
pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  present,  to  ac- 
company me,  with  a  pure  heart,  and  humble  voice,  unto 
the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying — 

^  A  general  Confession^  to  be  said  by  the  whole  congrega- 
tion after  the  Minister,  all  kneeling. 
ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father;  We  have  erred 
and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have 
followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own 
hearts.  We  have  offended  against  thy  holy  laws.  We  have 
left  undone  those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done; 
And  we  have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to 
have  done :  And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  O 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou 
those,  O  God,  who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those 
who  are  penitent;  According  to  thy  promises  declared  unto 
mankind,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  O  most 
merciful  Father,  for  his  sake ;  That  we  may  hereafter  live 
a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life ;  To  the  glory  of  thy  holy 
name.  Amen. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

^  The  Dcclaratio7i  of  Absolution^  or  Rernissioii  of  sins;  to 
he  made  by  the  Priest  alone  ^standing;  the  People  still 
kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
that  lie  may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  hve,  hath  given 
power  and  commandment  to  his  Ministers  to  declare  and 
pronounce  to  his  people,  being  penitent,  the  Absolution 
and  Remission  of  their  sins.  He  pardoneth  and  absolveth 
all  those  who  truly  repent,  andunfeignedly  believe  his  holy 
Gospel.  Wherefore,  let  us  beseech  him  to  grant  us  true  re- 
pentance, and  his  holy  Spirit ;  that  those  things  may  please 
him  which  we  do  at  this  present,  and  that  the  rest  of  our 
life  hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy;  so  that  at  the  last  we 
may  come  to  his  eternal  joy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Tf  The  People  shall  answer  here^   and  at  the  e?id  of  every 

Prayer^  Amen. 
^  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who,  of  his 
great  mercy,  hath  promised  Forgiveness  of  Sins  to 
all  those,  who,  with  hearty  Repentance  and  true  Faith, 
turn  unto  him;  have  mercy  upon  you,  pardon  and  deliver 
you  from  all  your  sins,  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all 
j^oodness,  and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

*|[  77ien  the  Minister  shall  kneel,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  ; 
the  People  still  kneeling,  and  repeating  it  with  him,  both 
here,  and  wheresoever  else  it  is  used  in  Divine  Service. 

OUR  Father,    who  art  in  Heaven,  Flallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil:   For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the 
l*ower,  and  the  Glory,  For  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 
*[1  llien  likewise  he  shall  say, 
O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips; 
Answ.  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

^  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 


EVENING  PRAYER, 

Atisw.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 

be,  world  without  end. 

Minister.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
Answ.  The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

^  Then  shall  follow  a  Portion  of  the  Psalms,  as  they  are  ap- 
pointed, or  ojie  of  the  Selections,  as  they  are  set  forth  by  this 
Church,  with  the  Doxology,  as  in  the  Morning  Service. 
Then  shall  be  read  the  first  Lesson,  according  to  the  Table 
or  Calendar;  after  which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  folloiv- 
i7ig  Psalm,  except  when  it  is  read  in  the  ordinary  course 
of  the  Psalms,  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  the  month. 
Cantate  Domi7io.  Psal.  xcviii. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  for  he  hath  done 
marvellous  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath 
he  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation ;  his  righteousness  hath 
he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward  the 
house  of  Israel;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the 
salvation  of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ;  sing, 
rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp;  sing  to  the  harp  with  a 
psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O  show  yourselves  joy- 
ful before  the  Lord  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise  and  all  that  therein  is,  the 
round  world  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joy- 
ful together  before  the  Lord;  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  equity. 

^  Or  this. 
Bonum  est  confitei'L  Psal.  xcii. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to 
sing  praises  unto  thy  Name,  O  Most  Highest ; 
To  tell  of  thy  loving  kindness  early  in  the  morning,  and 
of  thy  truth  in  the  night-season ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  lute ; 
upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harp. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy  works ;  and 
will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  operations  of  thy  hands. 
^  Then  a  Lesson  of  the  New  Testament^  as  it  is  appoijited: 

And  after  that,  shall  be  sung  or  said  this  Psalm^  except 

on  the  twelfth  day  of  the  month. 

Dens  misereatur.  Psal.  Ixvii. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  us,  and  show  us 
the  light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us. 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God;  yea,  let  all  the  peo- 
pie  praise  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad;  for  thou  shalt  judge 
the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase ;  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  shall 
fear  him.  ^  q^.  ,^^.^_ 

Benedic,  anima  mea.  Psal.  ciii. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  praise  his  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine  infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth 
thee  with  mercy  and  loving  kindness. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ;  ye  servants  of  his 
that  do  his  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all 
places  of  his  dominion.  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
^  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed  by  the  Minister  and 

the  People,  standing :  And  any  Churches  may  omit  tlieicords, 

He  descended  into  Hell,  or  may,  instead  of  them,  use  the 

words,  He  went  into  the  Place  of  departed  Spirits,  which 

are  considered  as  words  of  the  same  mcafiing  in  the  Creed. 

1  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  cardi: 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  bu- 
ried; He  descended  into  Hell;  The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  Heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  From  thence  he 
shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  Catholic  Church ; 
The  Communion  of  Saints ;  The  forgiveness  of  Sins ;  The 
resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  life  everlasting.  Ameti, 

Tf  Or  this, 

I  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
Heaven  and  Earth,  and  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible  : 
And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son  of 
God,  begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds ;  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God,  begotten,  not  made, 
being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  by  whom  all  things 
were  made  ;  who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salvation,  came 
down  from  heaven,  and  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  was  made  man,  and  was  crucified 
also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suffered  and  was  bu- 
ried, and  the  third  day  he  rose  again,  according  to  the  Scrip- 
tures, and  ascended  into  Heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right 
hand  of  the  Father;  and  he  shall  come  again,  with  glory,  to 
judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead;  whose  kingdom  shall 
have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and  giver  of 
life,  who  proceedethfrom  the  Father  and  the  Son;  who  with 
the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped  and  glori- 
fied, who  spake  by  the  prophets.  And  I  believe  one  Catho- 
lic and  Apostolic  Church.  I  acknowledge  one  Baptism  for 
the  remission  of  sins ;  and  I  look  for  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come.  Ameti, 
^  And  after  that^  these  Prayers  followi?ig,  all  devoutly  kneel- 
ing; the  Minister  Jint  pronouncijig, 

The  Lord  be  with  you; 

Atiswer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

^  Miiiister.  Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us ; 

Answer.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Minister.  O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us ; 

Ansiver,  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us, 

C 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  day,  and,  after  that, 
the  Collects  a?id  Prayers  followifig. 
Tf  A  Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels 
and  all  just  woks  do  proceed ;  give  unto  thy  ser* 
vants  that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give ;  that  our 
hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  thy  commandments,  and  also 
that  by  thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our  ene- 
mies, may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quietness,  through  the 
merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.  A?jien. 

^  A  Collect  for  Aid  agai?2St  Perils. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  by  whose  almighty 
power  we  have  been  preserved  this  day ;  by  thy  great 
mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and  dangers  of  this  night, 
for  the  love  of  thy  only  Son  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ. 
Ainen. 

^  A  Pj'ayer for  the  Frestbe-nt  of  the  United  States,  and  all 
i7i  Civil  Authority. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and  mighty 
Ruler  of  the  universe,  who  dost  from  thy  throne  be- 
hold all  the  dwellers  upon  earth ;  most  heartily  we  beseech 
thee,  with  thy  favour  to  behold  and  bless  thy  servant.  The 
President  of  the  United  States,  and  all  others  in  autho- 
rity;  and  so  replenish  them  with  the  grace  of  thy  holy  Spi- 
rit, that  they  may  always  incline  to  thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy 
way:  Endue  them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts;  grant 
tliem  in  health  and  prosperity  long  to  live;  and  finally,  af- 
ter this  life,  to  attain  everlasting  joy  and  felicity,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  A  Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and  People. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom  cometh 
every  good  and  perfect  gift,  send  down  upon  our  Bi- 
shops and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the  Congregations  com- 
mitted to  their  charge,  the  healthful  spirit  of  thy  grace ; 
and,  that  they  may  truly  please  thee,  pour  upon  them  the 
continual  dew  of  thy  blessing:  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the 
honour  of  our  Advocate  and  Mediator,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
*j[  A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  men. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankmd,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of 
men,  that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy  ways  known 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

unto  them,  thy  savmgheahh  unto  all  nations.  More  es- 
pecially we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church  universal ;  that  it 
may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy  good  Spirit,  that  all 
who  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians,  may  be  led 
into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  Spirit, 
in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life.  Finally, 
we  commend  to  thy  Fatherly  goodness,  all  those  who  are 
any  ways  afflicted  or  distressed  in  mind,  body,  or  estate; 
that  it  may  please  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them,  ac- 
cording to  their  several  necessities;  giving  them  patience 
under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of  all  their  af- 
flictions: And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.  Amen, 
^  A  general  Thatiksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine 
unworthy  servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving  kindness  to 
us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  preser- 
vation, and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life;  but,  above  all,  for 
thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for 
the  hope  of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due 
sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeign- 
edly  thankful,  and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not 
only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives ;  by  giving  up  ourselves 
to  thy  service,  and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and 
righteousness  all  our  days,  through  Jesus  Christ, ourLord; 
to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour 
and  glory,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

^  A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time,  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  suppli- 
cations unto  thee ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three 
are  gathered  together  in  thy  Name,  thou  wilt  grant  their 
requests;  fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of 
thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them;  granting 
us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world 
to  come  life  everlasting.  Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  aU  evermore.  Amen. 

Here  endsth  the  Order  of  Evening  Prayer. 


f  THE  LITANY 

Or  General  Supplication,  to  be  used  after  Morning 
Service^  on  Sundays^   JFednesdays^  and  Fridays. 

OGOD,  the  Father  of  heaven;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

0  God,  the  Father  of  heaven ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miser- 
able sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world;  have  inercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and 
the  Son ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and 
the  Son;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holv,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  persons 
and  one  God;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  persons  and 
one  God;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  the  offences  of 
our  fore-fathers ;  neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins : 
spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast 
redeemed  with  thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry 
with  us  for  ever : 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin;  from  the  crafts 
and  assaults  of  the  devil ;  from  thy  wrath,  and  from  ever 
lasting  damnation ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from  pride,  vain  glor}',  and 
hypocrisy;  from  en\y,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  un- 
charitableness; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections  ;  and  from  all 
the  decehs  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest ;  from  plague,  pestilence,  and 
famine  ;  from  battle,  and_murder,  and  from  sudden  death; 


THE  LITANY. 

Good  Lordy  deliver  us. 
From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebellion;  from 
all  false  doctrine,  heresy,  and  schism;  from  hardness  of 
heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  Word  and  Commandment ; 
Good  Lord^  deliver  us. 
By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarnation ;  by  thy  holy  Na- 
tivity and  Circumcision ;   By  thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and 
Temptation ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  thine  Agony  and  bloody  Sweat ;  by  thy  Cross  andPas- 
-sion ;  by  thy  precious  Death  and  Burial ;  by  thy  glorious 
Resurrection  and  Ascension;    and  by  the  coming  of  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
In  all  time  of  our  tribulation ;  in  all  time  of  our  prospe- 
rity ;  in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgment ; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God ; 
and  that  it  may  please  thee  to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy 
Church  universal  in  the  right  way ; 

fre  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  Good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  preserve  all  Christian 
Rulers  and  Magistrates ;  giving  them  grace  to  execute  jus- 
tice, and  to  maintain  truth  ; 

IFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  Good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  Bishops,  Priests, 
and  Deacons,  v/ith  true  knowledge  and  understanding  of 
thy  Word ;  and  that  both  by  their  preaching  and  living  they 
may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accordingly ; 

ire  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  thy  people  ; 

IFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord, 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  Nations,  unit}^, 
peace,  and  concord ; 

JFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an  heart  to  love  and 

fear  thee,  and  diligently  to  live  after  thy  Commandments ; 

TFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy  people  increase 

of  grace,  to  hear  meekly  thy  Word,  and  to  receive  it  with 

pure  affection,  and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit ;- 


THE  LITANY. 

TFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  lis,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the  way  of  truth,  all 
such  as  have  erred,  and  are  deceived; 

fFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen  such  as  do  stand, 
and  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted,  and  to  raise  up 
those  who  fall,  and  finally  to  beat  down  Satan  under  our 
feet; 

fFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour,  help,  and  comfort  all 
who  are  in  danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation ; 
fFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve  all  who  travel  by 
land  or  by  water,  all  women  in  the  perils  of  child-birth,  all 
sick  persons,  and  young  children,  and  to  show  thy  pity 
upon  all  prisoners  and  captives ; 

IFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend,  and  provide  for,  the 
fatherless  children,  and  widows,  and  all  who  are  desolate 
and  oppressed; 

ire  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men; 

pre  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our  enemies,  perse- 
cutors, and  slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts  ; 
fFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  preserve  to  our  use 
the  kindly  fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may 
enjoy  them; 

fre  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  repentance,  to 
forgive  us  all  our  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances,  and 
to  endue  us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  amend 
our  lives  according  to  thy  holy  Word ; 

fFe  beseech  thee  to  Iiear  us,  good  Lord, 
Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 
Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world ; 
Grant  us  thy  peace. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world; 
Have  mercy  upon  us.  ,^. 


THE  LITANY. 

^  The  Minister  may^  at  his  discretion^  omit  all  that  follows^ 

to  the  Prayer^  "We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,"  £2fc. 
[  O  Christ,  hear  us. 

O  Christy  hear  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  tis, 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christy  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Tf  Then  shall  the  Mijiister,  ajid  the  People  with  him,  say  the 

Lord^s  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name ;  Thy  Kingdom  come ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 

Minister.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according  to  our  sins. 
Answer.  Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

-  ^  Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not  the  sighing 
of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are 
sorrowful;  mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we  make 
before  thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities,  whensoever 
they  oppress  us ;  and  graciously  hear  us,  that  those  evils 
which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh 
against  us,  may,  by  thy  good  providence,  be  brought  to 
nought ;  that  we,  thy  servants,  being  hurt  by  no  persecu- 
tions, may  evermore  give  thanks  unto  thee  in  thy  holy 
Church,    through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thy  Name^s  sake. 

OGOD,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and  our  Father 
have  declared  unto  us,   the  noble  works  that  thou 
didst  in  their  days,  and  in  the  old  time  before  them. 
O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thine  honour. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

Answ.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.  Amen, 


THE  LITANY. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O  Christ. 
Graciously  look  upon  our  afflictions. 
With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our  hearts. 
Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  People, 
Favourably  with  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 
O  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Both  now  and  ever,  vouchsafe  to  hear  us,  O  Christ. 
Grctciouslyhearus,  0  Christ ;  graciously  hear  us,  0  Lord 
Christ. 

Minister.  O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed  upon  us  \ 
Answ.  As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee.] 
T[  Let  us  pray. 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  our  infirmities;  and,  for  the  glory  of 
thy  Name,  turn  from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly 
have  deserved;  and  grant  that,  in  all  our  troubles,  we 
may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy ;  and 
evermore  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of  living,  to 
thy  honour  and  glory,  through  our  only  Mediator  and 
Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
T  A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine 
unworthy  servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving  kindness  to 
us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  pre- 
servation, and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life;  but,  above  all, 
for  thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world 
by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for 
the  hope  of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that 
due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  un- 
feignedly  thankful,  and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise, 
not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives;  by  giving  up  our- 
selves to  thy  service,  and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holi- 
ness and  righteousness  all  our  days,  through  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Lord;  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all 
honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
^  A  prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time,  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplica- 
tions unto  thee;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three 
arc  gathered  together  in  thy  Name,  thou  wilt  grant  their 


PRAYERS  AND  THANKSGIVINGS. 

requests ;  fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions 
of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them ;  grant- 
ing us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the 
world  to  come  life  everlasting.  Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  all  evermore.  Amen, 

Here  endeth  the  Litany. 


— »jgag 


PRAYERS  &  THANKSGIVINGS 

Upon  several  Occasions^  to  be  used  before  the  two  final  Pray- 
ers  of  Morning  and  Evening  Service. 

PRAYERS. 

^  A  Prayer  for  Congress,  to  be  used  during  their  session. 

MOST  gracious  God,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  as  for 
the  People  of  these  United  States  in  general,  so  es- 
pecially for  their  Senate  and  Representatives  in  Congress 
assembled;  that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  direct  and 
prosper  all  their  consultations,  to  the  advancement  of  thy 
Glory,  the  good  of  thy  Church,  the  safety,  honour,  and  wel- 
fare of  thy  people ;  that  all  things  may  be  so  ordered  and 
settled  by  their  endeavours,  upon  the  best  and  surest  foun- 
dations, that  peace  and  happiness,  truth  and  justice,  reli- 
gion and  piety,  may  be  established  among  us  for  all  gene- 
rations. These  and  all  other  necessaries  for  them,  for  us, 
and  thy  whole  Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the  name  and 
mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  most  blessed  Lord  and  Sa- 
viour. Ame7i, 

^  For  Rain. 

OGOD,  heavenly  Father,   who  by  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  hast  promised  to  all  those  who  seek  thy 
kingdom  and  the  righteousness  thereof,  all  things  neces- 

D 


PRAYERS. 

sary  to  their  bodily  sustenance ;  send  us,  we  beseech  thee, 
in  this  our  necessity,  such  moderate  rain  and  showers,  that 
we  may  receive  the  fruits  of  the  earth  to  our  comfort,  and 
to  thy  honour,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
%  Fo7'  fair  Weather. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  of  thy  great  goodness,  to  restrain  those 
immoderate  rains,  wherewith,  for  our  sins,  thou  hast  af- 
flicted us :  And  we  pray  thee  to  send  us  such  seasonable 
weather,  that  the  earth  may,  in  due  time,  yield  her  in- 
crease, fo4-  our  use  and  benefit ;  and  give  us  grace,  that 
we  may  learn,  by  thy  punishments,  to  amend  our  lives, 
and  for  thy  clemency  to  give  thee  thanks  and  praise, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

\In  time  of  Dearth  and  Famine. 

OGOD,  heavenly  Father,  whose  gift  it  is  that  the  rain 
doth  fall,  and  the  earth  Id  ring  forth  her  increase ;  be- 
hold, we  beseech  thee,  tlie  aflFlictions  of  thy  people ;  increase 
the  fruits  of  the  earth  by  thy  heavenly  benediction  ;  and 
grant  that  the  scarcity  and  dearth,  which  we  now  most 
justly  suffer  for  our  sins,  may,  through  thy  goodness,  be 
mercifully  turned  into  plenty,  for  the  love  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord;  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all 
honour  and  glory,  now  and  for  ever.  Amen. 

^  In  Time  of  War  and  Tumults. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  supreme  governor  of  all 
things,  whose  power  no  creature  is  able  to  resist,  to 
whom  it  belongeth  justly  to  punish  sinners,  and  to  be 
merciful  to  those  who  truly  repent;  save  and  deliver  us, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  from  the  hands  of  our  enemies; 
that  we,  being  armed  with  thy  defence,  may  be  preserved 
evermore  from  all  perils,  to  glorify  thee,  who  art  the  only 
giver  of  all  victory,  through  the  merits  of  thy  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  For  those  tvho  are  to  be  admitted  into  holy  Orders^  to  be 
used  in  the  weeks  preceding  the  stated  times  of  Ordination. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hast 
purchased  to  thyself  an  universal  Church,  by  the 
precious  blood  of  thy  dear  Son ;  mercifully  look  upon  the 
same,  and  at  this  time  so  guide  and  govern  the  minds  of  thy 
servants,  the  Bishops  and  Pastors  of  thy  flock,  that  they 


PKAYERS. 

may  lay  hands  ■  suddenly  on  no  man,  but  faithfliliy  and 
wisely  make  choice  of  fit  persons,  to  serve  in  the  sacred 
ministry  of  thy  Church.  And,  to  those  who  shall  be  or- 
dained to  any  holy  function,  give  thy  grace  and  heavenly 
benediction ;  that  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine  they  may 
show  forth  thy  glory,  and  set  forward  the  salvation  of  all 
men,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

t  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  giver  of  all  good  gifts,  who  of 
thy  divine  providence  hast  appointed  divers  orders 
in  thy  Church ;  give  thy  grace,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  to 
all  those  who  are  to  be  called  to  any  office  and  adminis- 
tration in  the  same ;  and  so  replenish  them  with  the  truth 
of  thy  doctrine,  and  endue  them  with  innocency  of  life,  that 
they  may  faithfully  serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy 
great  Name,  and  the  benefit  of  thy  holy  Church,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  In  Time  of  great  Sickness  and  Mortalitv. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Lord  of  life  and^death,  of 
sickness  and  health;  regard  our  supplications,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee;  and,  as  thou  hast  thought  fit  to  visit 
us  for  our  sins  with  great  sickness  and  mortality,  in  the 
midst  of  thy  judgment,  O  Lord,  remember  mercy.  Have 
pity  upon  us  miserable  sinners,  and  withdraw  from  us  the 
grievous'  sickness  with  which  we  are  afflicted.  May  this 
thy  fatherly  correction  have  its  due  influence  upon  us,  by 
leading  us  to  consider  how  frail  and  uncertain  our  life  is ; 
that  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  that  heavenly  wisdom, 
which  in  the  end  will  bring  us  to  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

*][  For  a  sick  Person. 

O  FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort,  our 
only  help  in  time  of  need ;  look  down  from  heaven, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  behold,  visit,  and  relieve  thy  sick 
serva?it,  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  Look  upon  him 
with  the  eyes  of  thy  mercy;  comfort  him  with  a  sense  of 
thy  goodness ;  preserve  him  from  the  temptations  of  the 
enemy;  give  him  patience  under  /lis  affliction;  and,  in  thy 
good  time,  restore  him  to  health,  and  enable  him  to  lead 
the  residue  of  his  life  in  thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory :  Or  else 
give  him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visitation,  that,  after  this 


PRAYERS. 

painful  life  ended,  he  may  dwell  with  thee  in  life  everlast- 
ing, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

*if  For  a  sick  Child. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  and  merciful  Father,  to  whom  alone 
belong  the  issues  of  life  and  death ;  look  down  from 
heaven,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  with  the  eyes  of  mercy, 
upon  the  sick  child  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired. 
Deliver  him,  O  Lord,  in  thy  good  appointed  time,  from 
his  bodily  pain,  and  visit  him  with  thy  salvation ;  that  if 
it  should  be  thy  good  pleasure  to  prolong  his  days  here  on 
earth,  he  may  live  to  ihee,  and  be  an  instrument  of  thy 
glory,  by  serving  thee  faithfully,  and  doing  good  in  his 
generation :  Or  else  receive  hi?n  into  those  heavenly  habita- 
tions, where  the  souls  of  those  who  sleep  in  the  Lord  Jesus 
enjoy  perpetual  rest  and  felicity.  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for 
the  love  of  thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen, 

%  For  a  Person,  or  Persons,  going  to  Sea. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  who  alone  spreadest  out  the  hea- 
vens, and  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea;  we  com- 
mend to  thy  Almighty  protection,  thy  servant,  for  whose 
preservation  on  the  great  deep  our  prayers  are  desired. 
Guard  him,  we  beseech  thee,  from  the  dangers  of  the  sea, 
from  sickness,  from  the  violence  of  enemies,  and  from  every 
evil  to  which  he  may  be  exposed.  Conduct  hitn  in  safety  to 
the  haven  where  he  would  be,  with  a  grateful  sense  of  thy 
mercies,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  For  a  Person  under  affliction. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  and  heavenly  Father,  who  hast 
taught  us,  in  thy  holy  Word,  that  thou  dost  not  wil- 
lingly afflict  or  grieve  the  children  of  men  ;  look  with  pity, 
we  beseech  thee,  upon  the  sorrows  of  thy  servant,  for 
whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  In  thy  wisdom  thou  hast 
seen  lit  to  visit  him  with  trouble,  and  to  bring  distress  upon 
him.  Remember  him,  O  Lord,  in  mercy,  sanctify  thy 
fatherly  correction  to  him  ;  endue  his  soul  with  patience 
under  his  affliction,  and  with  resignation  to  thy  blessed  will ; 
comfort  him  with  a  sense  of  thy  goodness ;  lift  up  thy  coun- 
tenance upon  him,  and  give  him  peace,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen» 


THANKSGIVINGS. 

^  For  Malefactors^  after  Conderanatiojt.  Or  else  the  Prayer 
in  the  Visitation  of  Prisoners ;  begitining^  "O  Father  of 
mercies,"  &c.  may  be  used. 

OMOST  gracious  and  merciful  God,  we  earnesdy  be- 
seech thee  to  have  pity  and  compassion  upon  those 
persotis  recommended  to  our  prayers,  who  now  he  under 
the  sentence  of  the  law,  and  are  appointed  to  die.  Visit 
thein,  O  Lord,  with  thy  mercy  and  salvation ;  convince  them 
of  the  miserable  condition  they  are  in,  by  their  sins  and 
wickedness ;  and  let  thy  powerful  grace  produce  in  them 
such  a  godly  sorrow,  and  sincere  repentance,  as  thou  wilt 
be  pleased  to  accept.  Give  them  a  strong  and  lively  faith 
in  thy  Son  our  blessed  Saviour,  and  make  it  effectual  to 
the  salvation  of  their  souls.  O  Lord,  in  judgment  remem- 
ber mercy ;  and  whatever  sufferings  they  are  to  endure  in 
this  world,  yet  deliver  them,  O  God,  from  the  bitter  pains 
of  eternal  death.  Pardon  their  sins,  and  save  their  souls, 
for  the  sake  and  merits  of  thy  dear  Son,  our  blessed  Sa- 
viour and  Redeemer.  Amen. 

•f  The  Thanksgiving  of  Women  after  Child-birth ;  to  be  said 
when  any  woman,  being  present  in  Church,  shall  have 
desired  to  return  Thanks  to  Almighty  God  for  her  safe 
deliverance. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  we  give  thee  humble  thanks,  for 
that  thou  hast  been  graciously  pleased  to  preserve, 
through  the  great  pain  and  peril  of  Child-birth,  this  woman, 
thy  servant,  who  desires  now  to  offer  her  praises  and 
thanksgivings  unto  thee.  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  most 
merciful  Father,  that  she  through  thy  help  may  both  faith- 
fully live  and  walk  according  to  thy  will  in  this  life  pre- 
sent, and  also  may  be  partaker  of  everlasdng  glory  in  the 
life  to  come,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

•[f  For  Rain. 

OGOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy  gracious  pro^ 
vidence  dost  cause  the  former  and  the  latter  rain  to 
descend  upon  the  earth,  that  it  may  bring  forth  fruit  for  the 
use  of  man ;  we  give  thee  humble  thanks  that  it  hath  pleas- 
ed thee,  in  our  great  necessity,  to  send  us  at  the  last  a  joy- 
ful rain  upon  thine  inheritance,  and  to  refresh  it  when  it 


THANKSGIVINGS. 

was  dry,  to  the  great  comfort  of  us  thy  unworthy  ser- 
vants, and  to  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name,  through  thy  mer- 
cies in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
^  For  fair  JFeather. 

OI-.ORD  God,  who  hast  justly  humbled  us  by  thy 
late  visitation  of  us  with  immoderate  rain  and  waters, 
and  in  thy  mercy  hast  relieved  and  comforted  our  souls  by 
this  seasonable  and  blessed  change  of  weather ;  we  praise 
and  glorify  thy  holy  Name,  for  this  thy  mercy,  and  will 
always  declare  thy  loving  kindness  from  generation  to  ge- 
neration, through  Jestis  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

^  For  Plenty. 

OMOST  merciful  Father,  who  of  thy  gracious  good- 
ness hast  heard  the  devout  prayers  of  thy  Church, 
and  turned  our  dearth  and  scarcity  into  plenty;  we  give  thee 
humble  thanks  for  this  thy  special  bounty;  beseeching 
thee  to  continue  thy  loving  kindness  unto  us,  that  our  land 
may  yield  us  her  fruits  of  increase,  to  thy  glory  and  our 
comfort,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  For  Peace  ^  and  Deliverance  from  our  Enemies. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  art  a  strong  tower  of  de- 
fence unto  thy  servants  against  the  face  of  their  ene- 
mies; we  yield  thee  praise  and  thanksgiving,  for  our  deli- 
verance from  those  great  and  apparent  dangers  wherewith 
we  were  compassed ;  we  acknowledge  it  thy  goodness  that 
we  were  not  delivered  over  as  a  prey  unto  them  ;  beseech- 
ing thee  still  to  continue  such  thy  mercies  towards  us,  that 
all  the  world  may  know  that  thou  art  our  Saviour  and 
mighty  Deliverer,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
^  For  restoring  Public  Peace  at  Home. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  alone 
makcst  men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  a  house,  and  stillest 
the  outrage  of  a  violent  and  unruly  people;  we  bless  thy 
holy  Name,  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  appease  the  sedi- 
tious tumults  which  have  been  lately  raised  up  amongst  us ; 
most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant  to  all  of  us  grace, 
that  we  may  henceforth  obediently  walk  in  thy  holy  com- 
mandments ;  and,  leading  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all 
godliness  and  honesty,  may  continually  oflPer  unto  thee  our 
sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving  for  these  thy  mercies 
towards  us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amm* 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

^  For  Deliverance  from  great  Sickness  and  Mortality. 

OLORD  God,  who  hast  wounded  us  for  our  sins,  and 
consumed  us  for  our  transgressions,  by  thy  late  heavy 
and  dreadful  visitation ;  and  now,  in  the  midst  of  judgment 
remembering  mercy,  hast  redeemed  our  souls  from  the  jaws 
of  death;  we  ofter  unto  thy  fatherly  goodness  ourselves, . 
our  souls  and  bodies,  which  thou  hast  delivered,  to  be  a  liv- 
ing sacrifice  unto  thee ;  always  praising  and  magnifying  thy 
mercies  in  the  midst  of  thy  Church,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

T[  For  a  Recovery  from  Sick?iess. 

OGOD,  who  art  the  giver  of  life,  of  health,  and  of 
safety;  we  bless  thy  name,  that  thou  hast  been  pleas- 
ed to  deliver  from  his  bodily  sickness  this  thy  servant  who 
now  desireth  to  return  thanks  unto  thee,  in  the  presence  of 
all  thy  people.  Gracious  art  thou,  O  Lord,  and  full  of  com- 
passion to  the  children  of  men.  May  his  heart  be  duly 
impressed  with  a  sense  of  thy  merciful  goodness,  and  may 
he  devote  the  residue  of  his  days  to  an  humble,  holy,  and 
obedient  walking  before  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

^  For  a  safe  Return  from  Sea. 

MOST  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercy  is  over  all  thy 
works ;  we  praise  thy  holy  Name,  that  thou  hast 
been  pleased  to  conduct  in  safety,  through  the  perils  of  the 
great  deep,  this  thy  servant^  who  now  desireth  to  return 
his  thanks  unto  thee,  in  thy  holy  Church :  May  he  be  duly 
sensible  of  thy  merciful  providence  towards  him^  and  ever 
express  his  thankfulness  by  a  holy  trust  in  thee,  and  obcr 
dience  to  thy  laws,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


THE 

COLLECTS,  EPISTLES,  &  GOSPELS/ 

TO  BE  USED  THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAR. 

The  First  Sunday  in  Advent. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may  cast 
away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the  ar- 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

moui*  of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in  which 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  great  humility; 
that  in  the  last  day  when  he  shall  come  again  in  his  glori- 
ous Majesty  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  dead,  we  may  rise 
to  the  life  immortal,  through  him  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  ever.  Amen. 
^  This  Collect  is  to  be  repeated  every  Day  with  the  other 
Collects  in  Advent^  until  Christ  mas -Day. 
The  Epistle.   Rom.  xiii.  8. 

OWE  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one  another;  for 
he  that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the  law.  For 
this,  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery,  Thou  shalt  not  kill, 
Thou  shalt  not  steal.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness, 
Thou  shalt  not  covet ;  and  if  there  be  any  other  command- 
ment, it  is  briefly  comprehended  in  this  saying,  namely, 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  Love  worketh 
no  ill  to  his  neighbour ;  therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the 
law.  And  that,  knowing  the  time,  that  now  it  is  high  time  to 
awake  out  of  sleep ;  for  now  is  our  salvation  nearer  than 
when  we  believed.  The  night  is  far  spent,  the  day  is  at 
hand;  let  us  therefore  cast  off  the  works  of  darkness,  and 
let  us  put  on  the  armour  of  light.  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as 
in  the  day;  not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in  chamber- 
ing and  vrantonness,  not  in  strife  and  envying.  But  put  ye 
on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not  provision  for  the 
flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts  thereof. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxi.  I. 

WHEN  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem,  and  were 
come  to  Bethpage,  unto  the  mount  of  Olives,  then 
sent  Jesus  two  disciples,  saying  unto  them.  Go  into  the  vil- 
lage over  against  you,  and  straightway  ye  shall  find  an  ass 
tied,  and  a  colt  with  her :  loose  them,  and  bring  them  unto 
me.  And  if  any  man  say  ought  unto  you,  ye  shall  say.  The 
Lord  hath  need  of  them ;  and  straightway  he  will  send  them. 
All  this  was  done,  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spo- 
ken by  the  prophet,  saying.  Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion, 
Behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting  upon 
an  ass,  and  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  iVnd  the  disciples  went, 
and  did  as  Jesus  commanded  them ;  and  brought  the  ass, 
and  the  colt,  and  put  on  them  their  cloaths,  and  they  sat 
him  thereon.  And  a  very  great  multitude  spread  their  gar- 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

ments  in  the  way;  others  cut  down  branches  from  the  trees, 
and  strewed  them  m  the  way.  And  the  muhitudes  that 
went  before,  and  that  followed,  cried,  saying,  Hosanna  to 
the  Son  of  David :  blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord ;  Hosanna  in  the  highest.  And  when  he  was 
come  into  Jerusalem,  all  the  city  was  moved,  saying.  Who 
is  this  ?  And  the  multitude  said,  this  is  Jesus  the  Prophet  of 
Nazareth  of  Galilee.  And  Jesus  went  into  the  temple  of 
God,  and  cast  out  all  them  that  sold  and  bought  in  the  tem- 
ple, and  overthrew  the  tables  of  the  money-changers,  and 
the  seats  of  them  that  sold  doves,  and  said  unto  them,  It 
is  written,  My  house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer ; 
but  ye  have  made  it  a  den  of  thieves. 

The  Second  Sunday  in  Advent. 
The  Collect, 

BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  Scriptures 
to  be  written  for  our  learning ;  grant  that  we  may  in 
such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly  di- 
gest them,  that  by  patience,  and  comfort  of  thy  holy  Word, 
we  may  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast  the  blessed  hope  of 
everlasting  life,  which  thou  hast  given  us  in  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  xv.  4. 

WHATSOEVER  things  were  written  aforetime, 
were  written  for  our  learning;  that  we,  through 
patience,  and  comfort  of  the  Scriptures  might  have  hope. 
Now  the  God  of  patience  and  consolation  grant  you  to  be 
like  minded  one  towards  another,  according  to  Christ  Je- 
sus :  That  ye  may  with  one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify 
God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Where- 
fore receive  ye  one  another^  as  Christ  also  received  us,  to 
the  glory  of  God.  Now  I  say,  that  Jesus  Christ  was  a 
minister  of  the  circumcision,  for  the  truth  of  God,  to  con- 
firm the  promises  made  unto  the  fathers:  And  that  the 
Gentiles  might  glorify  God  for  his  mercy ;  as  it  is  written, 
For  this  cause  I  will  confess  to  thee  among  the  Gentiles,  and 
sing  unto  thy  Name:  And  again  he  saith.  Rejoice  ye  Gen- 
tiles, with  his  people :  And  again.  Praise  the  Lord,  all  ye. 
Gentiles;  and  laud  him,  all  ye  people.  And  again  Esaias 
saith,  There  shall  be  a  root  of  Jesse,  and  he  that  shall  rise 

E 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

to  reign  over  the  Gentiles,  in  him  shall  the  Gentiles  trust. 
And  now  the  God  of  hope  fill  you  with  all  joy  and  peace 
in  believing,  that  ye  may  abound  in  hope,  through  the  pow- 
er of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Lukexxi.  25. 

AND  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and  in  the  moon, 
and  in  the  stars ;  and  upon  the  earth  distress  of  na- 
tions, whh  perplexity;  the  sea  and  the  waves  roaring; 
men's  hearts  failing  them  for  fear,  and  for  looking  after 
those  things  which  are  coming  on  the  earth;  for  the  pow- 
ers of  heaven  shall  be  shaken.  And  then  shall  they  see 
the  Son  of  man  coming  in  a  cloud  with  power  and  great 
glory.  And  when  these  things  begin  to  come  to  pass,  then 
look  up,  and  lift  up  your  heads ;  for  your  redemption  draw- 
eth  nigh.  And  he  spake  to  them  a  parable.  Behold  the  fig 
tree,  and  all  the  trees;  when  they  now  shoot  forth,  ye  see 
and  know  of  your  ownselves,  that  summer  is  now  nigh  at 
hand.  So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  see  these  things  come  to 
pass,  know  ye  that  the  kingdom  of  God  is  nigh  at  hand. 
Verily  I  say  unto  you,  this  generation  shall  not  pass  away 
till  all  be  fulfilled.  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away;  but 
my  words  shall  not  pass  away. 

The  Third  Sunday  in  Advent. 
The  Collect. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  at  thy  first  coming  didst 
send  thy  messenger  to  prepare  thy  way  before  thee  ; 
Grant  that  the  Ministers  and  Stewards  of  thy  mysteries 
may  likewise  so  prepare  and  make  ready  thy  way,  by  turn- 
ing the  hearts  of  the  disobedient  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just, 
that  at  thy  second  coming  to  judge  the  world,  we  may  be 
found  an  acceptable  people  in  thy  sight,  who  livest  and 
reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  iv.  1. 

LET  a  man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the  Ministers  of 
Christ,  and  Stewards  of  the  mysteries  of  God.  More- 
over, it  is  required  in  stewards,  that  a  man  be  found  faith- 
ful. But  with  me  it  is  a  very  small  thing,  that  I  should  be 
judged  of  you,  or  of  man's  judgment:  yea,  I  judge  not  mine 
own  self.     For  I  know  nothing  by  myself,  yet  am  I  not 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

hereby  justified;  but  he  that  judgeth  me  is  the  Lordc 
Therefore  judge  nothing  before  the  time,  until  the  Lord 
come,  who  both  will  bring  to  light  the  hidden  things  of 
darkness,  and  will  make  manifest  the  counsels  of  the  hearts : 
and  then  shall  every  man  have  praise  of  God. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xi.  2. 

NOW  when  John  had  heard  in  the  prison  the  works  of 
Christ,  he  sent  two  of  his  disciples,  and  said  unto 
him,  Art  thou  he  that  should  come,  or  do  we  look  for  ano- 
ther? Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Go,  and  show 
John  again  those  things  which  ye  do  hear  and  see :  The  blind 
receive  their  sight,  and  the  lame  walk,  the  lepers  are  clean- 
sed, and  the  deaf  hear,  the  dead  are  raised  up,  and  the  poor 
have  the  gospel  preached  to  them:  And  blessed  is  he  who- 
soever shall  not  be  offended  in  me.  And  as  they  depart- 
ed, Jesus  began  to  say  unto  the  multitudes  concerning  John, 
What  went  ye  out  into  the  wilderness  to  see  ?  A  reed  shaken 
with  the  wind ?  But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see?  A  man 
clothed  in  soft  raiment?  behold,  they  that  wear  soft  clothing 
are  m  kings'  houses.  But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see?  A 
prophet  ?  yea,  I  say  unto  you,  and  more  than  a  prophet. 
For  this  is  he  of  whom  it  is  written,  Behold,  I  send  my 
messenger  before  thy  face,  which  shall  prepare  thy  way  be- 
fore thee.  ■ 

The  fourth  Sunday  in  Advent. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy  power,  and  come 
among  us,  and  with  great  might  succour  us ;  that 
whereas,  through  our  sins  and  wickedness,  we  are  sore 
let  and  hindered  in  running  the  race  that  is  set  before  us, 
thy  bountiful  grace  and  mercy  may  speedily  help  and  de- 
liver us,  through  the  satisfaction  of  thy  Son  our  Lord ;  to 
whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  honour  and  glory, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  iv.  4. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord  alway ;  and  again  I  say,  Rejoice. 
Let  your  moderation  be  known  unto  all  men.  The 
Lord  is  at  hand.  Be  careful  for  nothing;  but  in  every 
thing  by  prayer  and  supplication,  with  thanksgiving,  let 
your  requests  be  made  known  unto  God.    And  the  peace 


CHRISTMAS. 

of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  shall  keep  your 
hearts  and  minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  i.  19. 

THIS  is  the  record  of  John  when  the  Jews  sent  Priests 
and  Levites  from  Jerusalem  to  ask  him,  Who  art 
thou?  And  he  confessed,  and  denied  not;  but  confessed, 
I  am  not  the  Christ.  And  they  asked  him,  What  then  ? 
Art  thou  Elias  ?  And  he  saith,  I  am  not.  Art  thou  that 
Prophet  ?  And  he  answered,  No.  Then  said  they  unto 
him,  Who  art  thou  ?  that  we  may  give  an  answer  to  them 
that  sent  us  :  What  sayest  thou  of  thyself?  He  said,  I  am 
the  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilderness,  Make  straight 
the  way  of  the  Lord,  as  said  the  prophet  Esaias.  And 
they  which  were  sent  were  of  the  Pharisees.  And  they 
asked  him,  and  said  unto  him.  Why  baptizest  thou  then, 
if  thou  be  not  that  Christ,  nor  Elias,  neither  that  Prophet? 
John  answered  them,  saying,  I  baptize  with  water;  but 
there  standeth  one  among  you,  whom  ye  know  not ;  he 
it  is,  who,  coming  after  me,  is  preferred  before  me,  who&e 
shoes  latchet  I  am  not  worthy  to  unloose.  These  things 
were  done  in  Bethabara,  beyond  Jordan,  where  John  was 

baptizing.  , 

The  Nativity  of  our  Lord^  or  tJie  BirtJi-day  o/"  Christ,  com- 
monly called  Christmas-day. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  thy  only  begot- 
ten Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and  as  at  this 
time  to  be  born  of  a  pure  Virgin ;  grant  that  we,  being  re- 
generate and  made  thy  children  by  adoption  and  grace,  may 
daily  be  renewed  by  thy  holy  Spirit,  through  the  same  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  livcth  and  reigneth  with  thcc  and 
ihe  same  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Pleb.  i.  1. 

GOD,  who  at  sundry  times,  and  in  divers  manners, 
spake  in  time  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  prophets, 
hath  in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son,  whom 
he  hath  appointed  heir  of  all  things,  by  whom  also  he 
made  the  worlds  :  Who,  being  the  brightness  of  his  glory, 
and  the  express  image  of  his  person,  and  upholding  all 
things  by  the  word  of  his  power,  when  he  had  by  himself 


CHI^ISTMAS. 

purged  our  sins,  sat  down  bn  the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty 
on  high  ;  being  made  so  much  better  than  the  angels,  as  he 
hath  by  inheritance  obtained  a  more  excellent  Name  than 
they.  For  unto  which  of  the  angels  said  he  at  any  time, 
Thou  art  my  son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee  ?  And  again, 
I  will  be  to  him  a  Father,  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a  Son  ? 
And  again,  when  he  bringeth  in  the  first-begotten  into  the 
world,  he  saith.  And  let  all  the  angels  of  God  worship  him. 
And  of  the  angels  he  saith,  Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits, 
and  his  ministers  a  flame  of  fire.  But  unto  the  Son  he  saith,^ 
Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever;  a  sceptre  of 
righteousness,  is  the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom.  Thou  hast 
loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity  ;  therefore  God, 
even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness 
above  thy  fellows.  And,  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast 
laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth ;  and  the  heavens  are  the 
works  of  thine  hands  :  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  remain^ 
est;  and  they  all  shall  wax  old  as  doth  a  garment;  and  as 
a  vesture  shaU  thou  fold  them  up,  and  they  shall  be  chang- 
ed;  but  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  not  fail. 
The  Gospel.  St.  John  i.  1. 

IN  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was  with 
God,  and  the  Word  was  God.    The  same  was  in  the 
beginning  with  God.  All  things  were  made  by  him ;  and 
without  him  was  not  any  thing  made,  that  was  made.    In 
him  was  life,  and  the  life  was  the  light  of  men.     And  the 
light  shineth  in  darkness,  and  the  darkness  comprehended 
it  not.    There  was  a  man  sent  from  God,  whose  name  was 
John :  The  same  came  for  a  witness,  to  bear  witness  of 
the  light,  that  all  men  through  him  might  believe.    He  was 
not  that  light,  but  was  sent  to  bear  witness  of  that  light. 
That  was  the  true  light,  which  lighteneth  every  man  that 
Cometh  into  the  world.  He  was  in  the  world,  and  the  vv  orld 
was  made  by  him,  and  the  world  knew  him  not.  He  came 
unto  his  own,  and  his  own  received  him  not.   But  as  many 
as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he  power  to  become  the  sons 
of  God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on  his  name :  Which  were 
born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the 
will  of  man,  but  of  God.    And  the  Word  was  made  flesh, 
and  dwelt  among  us,  (and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as 
of  the  only  begotten  of  the  Father)  full  of  grace  and  truth. 


SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS, 

The  Sunday  after  Christmas-day. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  thy  only  begot- 
ten Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and  as  at  this 
time  to  be  born  of  a  pure  Virgin ;  grant  that  we,  being  rege- 
nerate and  made  thy  children  by  adoption  and  grace,  may 
daily  be  renewed  by  thy  holy  Spirit,  through  the  same  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  same  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  iv.  1-. 

N"OW  I  say,  that  the  heir,  as  long  a's  he  is  a  child,  difFer- 
eth  nothing  from  a  servant,  though  he  be  lord  of  all ; 
but  is  under  tutors  and  governors,  until  the  time  appointed 
of  the  father.  Even  so  we,  when  we  were  children,  were 
in  bondage  under  the  elements  of  the  world;  but  when  the 
fulness  of  the  time  was  come,  God  sent  forth  his  Son, 
made  of  a  woman,  made  under  the  law,  to  redeem  them 
that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might  receive  the  adop- 
tion of  sons.  And,  because  ye  are  sons,  God  hath  sent 
forth  the  Spirit  of  his  Son  into  your  hearts,  crying,  Abba, 
Father.  Wherefore  thou  art  no  more  a  servant,  but  a  son ; 
and  if  a  son,  then  an  heir  of  God,  through  Christ. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  i.  18. 

THE  birth  of  Jesus  Christ  was  on  this  wise :  When 
as  his  mother  Mary  was  espoused  to  Joseph,  before 
they  came  together,  she  was  found  with  child  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.  Then  Joseph  her  husband,  being  a  just  man,  and 
not  willing  to  make  her  a  public  example,  was  minded  to 
put  her  away  privily.  But  while  he  thought  on  these 
things,  behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  unto  him  in 
a  dream,  saying,  Joseph,  thou  son  of  David,  fear  not  to 
take  unto  thee  Mary  thy  wife ;  for  that  which  is  conceived 
in  her  is  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  And  she  shall  bring  forth  a 
Son,  and  thou  shalt  call  his  name  Jesus  ;  for  he  shall  save 
his  people  from  their  sins.  Now  all  this  was  done,  that  it 
might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken  of  the  Lord  by  the 
prophet,  saying,  Behold,  a  Virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and 
shall  bring  forth  a  Son,  and  they  shall  call  his  name  Em- 
manuel, which  being  interpreted,  is,  God  with  us.  Then 
Joseph  being  raised  from  sleep,  did  as  the  angel  of  the 


THE  CIRCUMCISION. 

Lotd  had  bidden  him,  and  took  unto  him  his  wife :  And 
knew  her  not  till  she  had  brought  forth  her  first-born  Son ; 
and  he  called  his  name  Jesus. 

The  Circumcision  of  Christ, 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  madest  thy  blessed  Son  to  be 
circumcised,  and  obedient  to  the  law  for  man ;  grant 
us  the  true  circumcision  of  the  Spirit,  that,  our  hearts,  and 
all  our  members  being  mortified  from  all  worldly  and  carnal 
lusts,  we  may  in  all  things  obey  thy  blessed  will,  through 
the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  iv.  8. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord  will  not  im- 
pute sin.  Cometh  this  blessedness  then  upon  the  cir- 
cumcision only,  or  upon  the  uncircumcision  also  ?  For  we 
say,  that  faith  was  reckoned  to  Abraham  for  righteousness. 
How  was  it  then  reckoned  ?  when  he  was  in  circumcision, 
or  in  uncircumcision  ?  Not  in  circumcision,  but  in  uncircum- 
cision. And  he  received  the  sign  of  circumcision,  a  seal  of 
the  righteousness  of  the  faith  which  he  had,  yet  being  uncir- 
cumcised ;  that  he  might  be  the  father  of  all  them  that  be- 
lieve, though  they  be  not  circumcised;  that  righteousness 
might  be  imputed  unto  them  also :  And  the  father  of  circum- 
cision to  them  who  are  not  of  the  circumcision  only,  but 
also  walk  in  the  steps  of  that  faith  of  our  father  Abraham, 
which  he  had,  being  yet  uncircumcised.  For  the  promise, 
that  he  should  be  the  heir  of  the  world,  was  not  to  Abra- 
ham, or  to  his  seed,  through  the  law,  but  through  the 
righteousness  of  faith.  For  if  they  which  are  of  the  law 
be  heirs,  faith  is  made  void,  and  the  promise  made  of  none 
effect. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  15. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  angels  v/ere  gone  away 
from  them  into  heaven,  the  Shepherds  said  one  to 
another,  Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem,  and  see  this 
thing  which  is  come  to  pass,  which  the  Lord  hath  made 
known  unto  us.  And  they  came  with  haste,  and  found 
Mary  and  Joseph,  and  the  babe  lying  in  a  manger.    And 


THE  EPIPHANY. 

when  they  had  seen  it,  they  made  known  abroad  the  saying 
which  was  told  them  concerning  this  child.  And  all  they 
that  heard  it  wondered  at  those  things  which  were  told  them 
by  the  shepherds.  But  Mary  kept  all  these  things,  and  pon- 
dered them  in  her  heart.  And  the  shepherds  returned,  glo- 
rifying and  praising  God  for  all  the  things  that  they  had 
heard  and  seen,  as  it  was  told  unto  them.  And  when  eight 
days  were  accomplished  for  the  circumcising  of  the  child, 
bis  name  was  called  JESUS,  which  was  so  named  of  the 
angel  before  he  was  conceived  in  the  womb. 

^  The  same  Collect^  Epistle^  and  Gospel  shall  serve  for  every 
Day  after^  unto  the  Epiphany. 

The   Epiphany^    or   the   Manifestation   of  Christ   to   the 

Gentiles. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  by  the  leading  of  a  Star  didst  manifest 
thy  only  begotten  Son  to  the  Gentiles ;  mercifully 
grant  that  we,  who  know  thee  now  by  faith,  may  after  this 
life  have  the  fruition  of  thy  Glorious  Godhead,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iii.  1. 

FOR  this  cause,  I  Paul,  the  prisoner  of  Jesus  Christ  for 
you  Gentiles;  if  ye  have  heard  of  the  dispensation  of  the 
grace  of  God,  which  is  given  me  to  you-ward  :  How  that  by 
revelation  he  made  known  unto  me  the  mystery  (as  I  wrote 
afore  in  few  words,  whereby,  when  ye  read,  ye  may  under- 
stand by  knowledge  in  the  mystery  of  Christ)  which  in 
other  ages  was  not  made  known  unto  the  sons  of  men,  as  it  is 
now  revealed  unto  his  holy  Apostles  and  Prophets  by  the 
Spirit;  that  the  Gentiles  should  be  fellow-heirs,  and  of  the 
same  body,  and  partakers  of  his  promise  in  Christ,  by  tlie 
Gospel :  wliereof  I  was  made  a  minister,  according  to  the 
gift  of  the  grace  of  God,  given  unto  me  by  the  effectual  work- 
ing of  liis  power.  Unto  me,  who  am  less  than  the  least  of 
all  saints,  is  this  grace  given,  that  I  should  preach  among  the 
Gentiles  the  unsearchable  riches  of  Christ;  and  to  make  all 
men  see  what  is  the  fellowship  of  the  mystery,  which  from 
the  beginning  of  the  world  hath  been  hid  in  God,  who  ere- 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

ated  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ:  to  the  intent  that  now  unto 
the  principalities  and  powers  in  heavenly  places  might  be 
known,  by  the  Church,  the  manifold  wisdom  of  God,  ac- 
cording to  the  eternal  purpose  which  he  purposed  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord;  in  whom  we  have  boldness  and  access 
with  confidence  by  the  faith  of  him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  ii.  1. 

WHEN  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea,  in 
the  days  of  Herod  the  King,  Behold,  there  came 
wise  men  from  the  east  to  Jerusalem,  saying.  Where  is  he 
that  is  born  King  of  the  Jews?  for  we  have  seen  his  star  in 
the  east,  and  are  come  to  worship  him.   When  Herod  the 
King  had  heard  these  things,  he  was  troubled,    and  all 
Jerusalem  with  him.     And  when  he  had  gathered  all  the 
chief  priests  and  scribes  of  the  people  together,  he  de- 
manded of  them  where  Christ  should  be  born.     And  they 
said  unto  him.    In  Bethlehem  of  Judea:    For  thus  it  is 
written  by  the  prophet,  And  thou  Bethlehem  in  the  land  of 
Juda,  art  not  the  least  among  the  princes  of  Juda;  for  out 
of  thee  shall  come  a  Governor  that  shall  rule  my  people 
Israel.     Then  Herod,  when  he  had  privily  called  the  wise 
men,  enquired  of  them  diligently  what  time  the  star  ap- 
peared. And  he  sent  them  to  Bethlehem,  and  said.  Go, 
and  search  diligently  for  the  young  child,    and  when  ye 
have  found  him,  bring  me  word  again,   that  I    may  come 
and  worship  him  also.      When  they  had  heard  the  King, 
they  departed ;  'and  lo,  the  star  which  they  saw  in  the  east 
went  before  them,  till  it  came  and  stood  over  where  the 
young  child  was.  When  they  saw  the  star,  they  rejoiced  with 
exceeding  great  joy.    And  when  they  were  come  into  the 
house,  they  saw  the  young  child  with  Mary  his  mother, 
and  fell  down  and  worshipped  him :  And  when  they  had 
opened  their  treasures,  they  presented  unto  him  gifts ;  gold, 
and  frankincense,  and  myrrh.     And  being  warned  of  God 
in  a  dream,  that  they  should  not  return  to  Herod,  they  de- 
parted into  their  own  country  another  way. 


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The  First  Simday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Collect. 
LORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  receive  the 
prayers  of  thy  people  who  call  uDon  thee ;  and  grant 

F 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

that  they  may  both  perceive  and  know  what  things  they 
ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace  and  power  faithful- 
ly to  fulfil  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Ainen, 
The  Epistle.  Rom  xii.  1. 

1  BESEECH  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mercies  of 
God,  that  ye  present  your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy, 
acceptable  unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service. 
And  be  not  conformed  to  this  world;  but  be  ye  transfor- 
med by  the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  prove  what 
is  that  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God.  For 
I  say,  through  the  grace  given  unto  me,  to  every  man  that 
is  among  you,  not  to  think  of  himself  more  highly  than  he 
ought  to  think,  but  to  think  soberly,  according  as  God  hath 
dealt  to  every  man  the  measure  of  faith.  For  as  we  have 
many  members  in  one  body,  and  all  members  have  not  the 
same  office;  so  we,  being  many,  are  one  body  in  Christ, 
and  every  one  members  one  of  another. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  41. 

NOW  his  parents  went  to  Jerusalem  every  year  at  the 
feast  of  the  passover.  And  when  he  was  twelve 
years  old,  they  went  up  to  Jerusalem,  after  the  custom  af 
the  feast.  And  when  they  had  fulfilled  the  days,  as  they 
returned,  the  child  Jesus  tarried  behind  in  Jerusalem;  and 
Joseph  and  his  mother  knew  not  of  it.  But  they  supposing 
him  to  have  been  in  the  company,  went  a  day's  journey, 
and  they  sought  him  among  their  kinsfolk  and  acquaint- 
ance. And  when  they  found  him  not,  they  turned  back  to 
Jerusalem  seeking  him.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after 
three  days  they  found  him  in  the  temple,  sitting  in  the  midst 
of  the  doctors,  botli  hearing  them,  and  asking  them  ques- 
tions. And  all  that  heard  him  were  astonished  at  his  un- 
derstanding and  answers.  And  when  they  saw  him,  they 
were  amazed:  and  his  mother  said  unto  him,  Son,  why 
hast  thou  thus  dealt  with  us?  behold,  thy  father  and  I  have 
sought  thee  sorrowing.  And  he  said  unto  them.  How  is 
it  that  ye  sought  me?  wist  ye  not  that  I  must  be  about  my 
Father's  business?  And  they  understood  not  the  saying 
which  he  spake  unlo  them.  And  he  went  down  with  them, 
and  came  to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto  them:  but  his 
mother  kept  all  these  sayings  in  her  heart.  And  Jesus  in- 
creased in  wisdom,  and  stature,  and  in  favour  with  God 
and  man. 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

The  Second  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany, 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  dost  govern  all 
things  in  heaven  and  earth;  mercifully  hear  the  sup- 
plications of  thy  people,  and  grant  us  thy  peace  all  the  days 
of  our  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  Rom.  xii.  6. 

HAVING  then  gifts,  differing  according  to  the  grace 
that  is  given  to  us,  whether  prophecy,  let  us  prophecy 
according  to  the  proportion  of  faith ;  or  ministry,  let  us 
wait  on  our  ministering;  or  he  that  teacheth,  on  teaching; 
or  he  that  exhorteth,  on  exhortation;  he  that  giveth,  let 
him  do  it  with  simplicity;  he  that  ruleth,  with  diligence ;  he 
that  showeth  mercy,  with  cheerfulness.  Let  love  be  without 
dissimulation.  Abhor  that  which  is  evil,  cleave  to  that 
which  is  good.  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with 
brotherly  love,  in  honour  preferring  one  another :  not  sloth- 
ful in  business;  fervent  in  spirit;  serving  the  Lord;  re- 
joicing in  hope ;  patient  in  tribulation ;  continuing  instant 
in  prayer;  distributing  to  the  necessity  of  saints;  given  to 
hospitality.  Bless  them  which  persecute  you;  bless,  and 
curse  not.  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep  with 
them  that  weep.  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  towards  another. 
Mind  not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men  of  low  estate. 
The  Gospel.  St.  John  ii.  1. 

AND  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage  in  Cana  of  Ga- 
lilee, and  the  mother  of  Jesus  was  there.  And  both 
Jesus  was  called,  and  his  disciples,  to  the  marriage.  And 
when  they  wanted  wine,  the  mother  of  Jesus  saith  unto 
him.  They  have  no  wine.  Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Woman, 
what  have  I  to  do  with  thee  ?  mine  hour  is  not  yet  come. 
His  mother  saith  unto  the  servants.  Whatsoever  he  saith 
unto  you,  do  it.  And  there  were  set  there  six  water-pots  of 
stone,  after  the  manner  of  the  purifying  of  the  Jews,  con- 
taining two  or  three  firkins  a-piece.  Jesus  saith  unto  them, 
Fill  the  water-pots  with  water.  And  they  filled  them  up  to 
the  brim.  And  he  saith  unto  them.  Draw  out  now,  and 
bear  unto  the  governor  of  the  feast.  And  they  bare  it. 
When  the  ruler  of  the  feast  had  tasted  the  water  that  was 
made  wine,  and  knew  not  whence  it  was  (but  the  servants 
which  drew  the  water  knew)  the  governor  of  the  least  cal- 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

led  the  bridegroom,  and  saith  unto  him,  Every  man  at  the 
beginning  doth  set  forth  good  wine,  and  when  men  have 
well  drunk,  then  that  which  is  worse  :  but  thou  hast  kept 
the  good  wine  until  now.  This  beginning  of  miracles  did 
Jesus  in  Cana  of  Galilee,  and  manifested  forth  his  glory, 
and  his  disciples  believed  on  him. 

The  Third  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  mercifully  look  up- 
on our  infirmities,  and  in  all  our  dangers  and  neces- 
sities stretch  forth  thy  right  hand  to  help  and  defend  us, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  xii.  16. 
E  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits.  Recompense  to  no 
man  evil  for  evil.  Provide  things  honest  in  the  sight 
of  all  men.  If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  live 
peaceably  with  all  men.  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  your- 
selves, but  rather  give  place  unto  wrath;  for  it  is  written, 
Vengeance  is  mine;  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord.  There- 
fore, if  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed  him ;  if  he  thirst,  give 
him  drink:  for  in  so  doing  thou  shah  heap  coals  of  fire  on 
his  head.  Be  not  overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome  evil 
with  good. 

The  Gospel.   St.  Matth.  viii.  I. 

WHEN  he  was  come  down  from  the  mountain,  great 
multitudes  followed  him.  And  behold,  there  came 
a  leper  and  worshipped  him,  saying.  Lord,  if  thou  wilt, 
thou  canst  make  me  clean.  And  Jesus  put  forth  his  hand, 
and  touched  him,  saying,  I  will,  be  thou  clean.  And  imme- 
diately his  leprosy  was  cleansed.  And  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  See  thou  tell  no  man,  but  go  thy  way,  show  thyself  to 
the  priest,  and  offer  the  gift  that  Moses  commanded  for 
a  testimony  unto  ihem.  And  when  Jesus  was  entered  into 
Capernaum,  there  came  unto  him  a  Centurion  beseeching 
him,  and  saying.  Lord,  my  servant  lieth  at  home  sick  of  the 
palsy,  grievously  tormented.  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I 
will  come  and  heal  him.  The  Centurion  answered  and 
said.  Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  thou  shouldest  come  un- 
der my  roof;  but  speak  the  word  only,  and  my  servant 
shall  be  healed.    For  I  am  a  man  under  authority,  having 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

soldiers  under  me :  and  I  say  unto  this  man,  Go,  and  he 
goeth;  and  to  another,  Come,  and  he  cometh;  and  to  my 
servant,  Do  this,  and  he  doeth  it.  When  Jesus  heard  it, 
he  marvelled,  and  said  to  them  that  followed.  Verily  I  say 
unto  you,  I  have  not  found  so  great  faith,  no  not  in  Israel. 
And  I  say  unto  you,  that  many  shall  come  from  the  east 
and  west,  and  shall  sit  down  with  Abraham  and  Isaac  and 
Jacob,  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven :  But  the  children  of  the 
kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into  outer  darkness ;  there  shall 
be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
the  Centurion,  Go  thy  way,  and  as  thou  hast  believed,  so  be 
it  done  unto  thee.  And  his  servant  was  healed  in  the  self- 
same hour.  — 

The  Fourth  Sunday  after  the  Epipha7iy. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of  so 
many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reasonof  the  frailty 
of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand  upright;  grant  to 
us  such  strength  and  protection,  as  may  support  us  in  all 
dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all  temptations,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  xiii.  1. 

LET.  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  powers; 
for  there  is  no  power  but  of  God:  the  powers  that  be, 
are  ordained  of  God.  Whosoever,  therefore,  resisteth 
the  power,  resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God:  and  they  that 
resist,  shall  receive  to  themselves  damnation.  For  rulers 
are  not  a  terror  to  good  works,  but  to  the  evil.  \Vilt 
thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power?  do  that  which  is  good, 
and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the  same :  for  he  is  the  minis- 
ter of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is 
evil,  be  afraid;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword  in  vain:  for  he 
is  the  minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to  execute  wrath  upon 
him  that  doeth  evil.  Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be  sub- 
ject, not  only  for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience  sake.  For, 
for  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also;  for  they  are  God's  Mi- 
nisters, attending  continually  upon  this  very  thing.  Render, 
therefore,  to  all  their  dues;  tribute  to  whom  tribute  is  due, 
custom  to  whom  custom,  fear  to  whom  fear,  honour  to  whom 
honour. 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  viii.  23. 

AND  when  he  was  entered  into  a  ship,  his  disciples 
followed  him.  And  behold,  there  arose  a  great  tem- 
pest in  the  sea,  insomuch  that  the  ship  was  covered  with  the 
waves;  but  he  was  asleep.  And  his  disciples  came  to 
him,  and  awoke  him,  saying.  Lord,  save  us,  we  perish.  And 
he  saith  unto  them,  Why  are  ye  fearful,  O  ye  of  little 
faith?  Then  he  arose,  and  rebuked  the  winds  and  the  sea, 
and  there  was  a  great  calm.  But  the  men  marvelled,  say- 
ing. What  manner  of  man  is  this,  that  even  the  winds  and 
the  sea  obey  him?  And  when  he  was  come  to  the  other  side, 
into  the  country  of  the  Gergesenes,  there  met  him  two  pos- 
sessed with  devils,  coming  out  of  the  tombs,  exceeding  fierce, 
so  that  no  man  might  pass  by  that  way.  And  behold,  they 
cried  out,  saying,  what  have  we  to  do  with  thee,  Jesus,  thou 
Son  of  God?  art  thou  come  hither  to  torment  us  before  the 
time?  And  there  was  a  good  way  off  from  them  an  herd  of 
many  swine,  feeding.  So  the  devils  besought  him,  saying. 
If  thou  cast  us  out,  suffer  us  to  go  away  into  the  herd  of 
swine.  And  he  said  unto  them.  Go.  And  when  they  were 
come  out,  they  went  into  the  herd  of  swine;  and  behold, 
the  wiiole  herd  of  swine  ran  violently  down  a  steep  place 
into  the  sea,  and  perished  in  the  waters.  And  they  that 
kept  them  fied,  and  went  their  ways  into  the  city,  and  told 
every  thing,  and  what  was  befallen  to  the  possessed  of  the 
devils.  And  behold,  the  whole  city  came  out  to  meet  Jesus; 
and  when  they  saw  him,  they  besought  him,  that  he  would 
depart  out  of  their  coasts. 

The  Fifth  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  Church  and 
Household  continually  in  thy  true  religion,  that  they 
who  do  lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  heavenly  grace, 
may  evermore  be  defended  by  thy  mighty  power,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Col.  iii.  12. 

PUT  on  therefore  (as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and  be- 
loved) bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of 
mind,  meekness,  long-suffering;  forbearing  one  another, 
and  forgiving  one  another,  if  any  man  have  a  quarrel 


THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

against  any;  even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye. 
And,  above  all  these  things,  put  on  Charity,  which  is  the 
bond  of  perfectness.  And  let  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  your 
hearts,  to  the  wiiich  also  ye  are  called  in  one  body  ;  and  be 
ye  thankful.  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly 
in  all  wisdom ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in 
psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs ;  singing  with  grace 
in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord.  And  whatsoever  ye  do  in 
word  or  deed,  do  all  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus ;  giv- 
ing thanks  to  God  and  the  Father  by  him. 
The  Gospel.   St.  Matth.  xiii.  24. 

THE  kingdom  of  heaven  is  likened  unto  a  man  which 
sowed  good  seed  in  his  field.  But  while  men  slept, 
his  enemy  came  and  sowed  tares  among  the  wheat,  and  went 
his  way.  But  when  the  blade  was  sprung  up,  and  brought 
forth  fruit,  then  appeared  the  tares  also.  So  the  servants 
of  the  householder  came  and  said  unto  him.  Sir,  didst  not 
thou  sow  good  seed  in  thy  field  ?  from  whence  then  hath 
it  tares  ?  He  said  unto  them.  An  enemy  hath  done  this. 
The  servants  said  unto  him,  wilt  thou  then  that  we  go  and 
gather  them  up?  But  he  said.  Nay;  lest,  while  ye  gather 
up  the  tares,  ye  root  up  also  the  wheat  with  them.  Let 
both  grow  together  until  the  harvest ;  and  in  the  time  of 
harvest  I  will  say  to  the  reapers.  Gather  ye  together  first 
the  tares,  and  bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn  them;  but 
gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. 

The  Sixth  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested  that  he  might 
destroy  the  works  of  the  devil,  and  make  us  the  sons 
of  God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life;  grant  us,  we  beseech  thee, 
that  having  this  hope,  we  may  purify  ourselves,  even  as  he  is 
pure ;  that  when  he  shall  appear  again  with  power  and  great 
glory,  we  may  be  made  like  unto  him  in  his  eternal  and  glori- 
ous kingdom;  where,  with  thee,  O  Father,  and  thee,  O  Holy 
Ghost,  he  liveth  and  reigncth,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.   1  St.  Johniii.  1. 

BEHOLD  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  be- 
stowed upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of 


SEPTUAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

God ;  therefore  the  world  knoweth  us  not,  because  it  knew 
him  not.  Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God ;  and  it  doth 
not  yet  appear  what  we  shall  be :  but  we  know,  that  when 
he  shall  appear,  we  shall  be  like  him ;  for  we  shall  see  him  as 
he  is.  And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him  purifieth 
himself,  even  as  he  is  pure.  Whosoever  committeth  sin, 
transgresseth  also  the  law ;  for  sin  is  the  transgression  of  the 
law.  And  ye  know  that  he  was  manifested  to  take  away  our 
sins ;  and  in  him  is  no  sin.  Whosoever  abideth  in  him,  sin- 
neth  not :  whosoever  sinneth,  hath  not  seen  him,  neither 
known  him.  Little  children,  let  no  man  deceive  you  :  he 
that  doeth  righteousness  is  righteous,  even  as  he  is  righ- 
teous. He  that  committeth  sin  is  of  the  devil;  for  the  devil 
sinneth  from  the  beginning.  For  this  purpose  the  Son  of 
God  was  manifested,  that  he  might  destroy  the  works  of 
the  devil. 

The  Gospel    St.  Matth.  xxiv.  23. 

THEN  if  any  man  shall  say  unto  you,  Lo,  here  is 
Christ,  or  there ;  believe  it  not.  For  there  shall  arise 
false  Christs  and  false  prophets,  and  shall  show  great  signs 
and  wonders;  insomuch  that  (if  it  were  possible)  they  shall 
deceive  the  very  elect.  Behold,  I  have  told  you  before. 
Wherefore,  if  they  shall  say  unto  you.  Behold  he  is  in  the 
desert ;  go  not  forth :  behold,  he  is  in  the  secret  chambers; 
believe  it  not.  For  as  the  lightning  cometh  out  of  the  east, 
and  shineth  even  unto  the  west ;  so  shall  also  the  coming 
of  the  Son  of  man  be.  For  wheresoever  the  carcase  is,  there 
will  the  eagles  be  gathered  together.  Immediately  after 
the  tribulation  of  those  days,  shall  the  sun  be  darkened, 
and  the  moon  shall  not  give  her  light,  and  the  stars  shall 
fall  from  heaven,  and  the  powers  of  the  heavens  shall  be 
shaken.  And  then  shall  appear  the  sign  of  the  Son  of  man 
in  heaven;  and  then  shall  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth  mourn, 
and  they  shall  see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in  the  clouds  ot 
heaven,  with  power  and  great  glory.  And  he  shall  send 
his  angels  with  a  great  sound  of  a  trumpet,  and  they  shall 
gather  together  his  elect  from  the  four  winds,  from  one  end 
of  heaven  to  the  other. 


SEPTUAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

The  Sunday   called  Septuagesima,   or  the  Third 

Sunday  before  Lent. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  favourably  to  hear  the  pray- 
ers of  thy  people,  that  we,  who  are  justly  punished 
for  our  offences,  may  be  mercifully  delivered  by  thy  good- 
ness, for  the  glory  of  thy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Ame?i. 
The  Epistle.   1  Cor.  ix.  24. 

KNOW  ye  not,  that  they  which  run  in  a  race,  run  all, 
but  one  receiveth  the  prize?  So  run,  that  ye  may 
obtain.  And  every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery,  is 
temperate  in  all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a  cor- 
ruptible crown,  but  we  an  incorruptible.  I  therefore  so 
run,  not  as  uncertainly;  so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that  beat- 
eth  the  air:  but  I  keep  under  my  body,  and  bring  it  into 
subjection,  lest  that  by  any  means,  when  I  have  preached 
to  others,  I  myself  should  be  a  castaway. 

The  Gospel.  ^S^.Matth.  xx.  1. 

THE  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  man  that  is  an 
householder,  which  went  out  early  in  the  morning 
to  hire  labourers  into  his  vineyard.  And  when  he  had 
agreed  with  the  labourers  for  a  penny  a  day,  he  sent  them 
into  his  vineyard.  And  he  went  out  about  the  third  hour, 
and  saw  others  standing  idle  in  the  market  place,  and  said 
unto  them.  Go  ye  also  into  the  vineyard,  and  whatsoever 
is  right  I  will  give  you.  And  they  went  their  way.  Again 
he  went  out  about  the  sixth  and  ninth  hour,  and  did  like- 
wise. And  about  the  eleventh  hour  he  went  out,  and  found 
others  standing  idle,  and  saith  unto  them,  Why  stand  ye 
here  all  the  day  idle  ?  They  say  unto  him.  Because  no  man 
hath  hired  us.  He  saith  unto  them,  Go  ye  also  into  the 
vineyard,  and  whatsoever  is  right,  that  shall  ye  receive. 
So  when  even  was  come,  the  Lord  of  the  vineyard  saith 
unto  his  steward.  Call  the  labourers,  and  give  them  their 
hire,  beginning  from  the  last  unto  the  first.  And  when  they 
came  that  were  hired  about  the  eleventh  hour,  they  re- 
ceived every  man  a  penny.  But  when  the  first  came,  they 
supposed  that  they  should  have  received  more ;  and  they 
likewise  received  every  man  a  penny.    And  when  they 

G 


SEXAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

had  received  it,  they  murmured  against  the  good-man  of 
the  house,  saying.  These  last  liave  wrought  but  one  hour, 
and  tliou  hast  made  them  equal  unto  us,  which  have  borne 
the  burden  and  heat  of  the  day.  But  he  answered  one  of 
them,  and  said.  Friend,  I  do  thee  no  wrong;  didst  not  thou 
agree  with  me  for  a  penny?  Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy 
way;  I  will  give  unto  this  last  even  as  unto  thee.  Is  it  not 
lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will  with  mine  own?  Is  thine 
eye  evil,  because  I  am  good?  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and 
the  first  last;  for  many  be  called,  but  few  chosen. 

The  Sunday  called  Sexagesimal  or  the  Seco?id  Sunday  before 

Lent. 
IVie  Collect. 

OLORD  God,  who  seestthat  we  put  not  our  trust  in 
any  thing  that  we  do ;  mercifully  grant  that  by  thy 
power  we  may  be  defended  against  all  adversity,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.    2  Cor.  xi.  19. 

YE  suffer  fools  gladly,  seeing  ye  yourselves  are  wise. 
For  ye  suffer  if  a  man  bring  you  into  bondage,  if  a 
man  devour  you,  if  a  man  take  of  you,  if  a  man  exalt  him- 
self, if  a  man  smite  you  on  the  face.  I  speak  as  concern- 
ing reproach,  as  though  we  had  been  weak:  howbeit,  where- 
insoever any  is  bold  (I  speak  foolishly)  I  am  bold  also. 
Are  they  Hebrews?  so  am  I  :  are  they  Israelites?  so  am 
I:  are  they  the  seed  of  Abraham?  so  am  I :  are  they  minis- 
ters of  Christ?  (I  speak  as  a  fool)  I  am  more:  In  labours 
more  abundant;  in  stripes  above  measure;  in  prisons  more 
frequent;  in  deaths  oft.  Of  the  Jews  five  times  received  I 
forty  stripes  save  one;  thrice  was  I  beaten  with  rods;  once 
was  I  stoned;  thrice  I  suffered  shipwreck;  a  night  and  a  day 
I  have  been  in  the  deep;  in  journeyings  often;  in  perils  of 
waters;  in  perils  of  robbers;  in  perils  by  mine  own  coun- 
trymen; in  perils  by  the  heathen;  in  perils  in  the  city;  in 
perils  in  the  wilderness ;  in  perils  in  the  sea;  in  perils  among 
false  brethren;  in  weariness  and  painfulness;  in  watchings 
often;  in  hunger  and  thirst;  in  fastings  often;  in  cold  and 
nakedness ;  besides  those  things  that  are  without,  that  which 
Cometh  upon  me  daily,  the  care  of  all  the  Churches.  Who 
is  weak,  and  I  am  not  weak?  Who  is  offended,  and  I  burn 


QUINQUAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

not?  If  I  must  needs  glory,  I  will  glory  of  the  things  which 
concern  mine  infirmities.  The  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  which  is  blessed  for  evermore,  knoweth  that  I 
lie  not. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  viii.  4. 

WHEN  much  people  were  gathered  together,  and 
were  come  to  him  out  of  every  city,  he  spake  by  a 
parable :  A  sower  went  out  to  sow  his  seed;  and  as  he 
sowed,  some  fell  by  the  way-side,  and  it  was  trodden 
down,  and  the  fowls  of  the  air  devoured  it ;  and  some  fell 
upon  a  rock,  and  as  soon  as  it  was  sprung  up  it  withered 
away,  because  it  lacked  moisture;  and  some  fell  among 
thorns,  and  the  thorns  sprang  up  with  it,  and  choaked  it ; 
and  other  fell  on  good  ground,  and  sprang  up  and  bare 
fruit  an  hundred  fold.  And  when  he  had  said  these  things, 
he  cried.  He  that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear.  And 
his  disciples  asked  him,  saying.  What  might  this  parable 
be  ?  And  he  said.  Unto  you  it  is  given  to  know  the  myste- 
ries of  the  kingdom  of  God :  but  to  others  in  parables ;  that 
seeing  they  might  not  see,  and  hearing  they  might  not  un- 
derstand. Now  the  parable  is  this :  The  seed  is  the  word 
of  God.  Those  by  the  way-side  are  they  that  hear ;  then 
Cometh  the  devil,  and  taketh  away  the  word  out  of  their 
hearts,  lest  they  should  believe  and  be  saved.  They  on 
the  rock  are  they,  which,  when  they  hear,  receive  the 
word  with  joy ;  and  these  have  no  root,  which  for  a  while 
believe,  and  in  time  of  temptation  fall  away.  And  that 
which  fell  among  thorns  are  they,  which,  when  they  have 
heard,  go  forth,  and  are  choaked  with  cares,  and  riches, 
and  pleasures  of  this  life,  and  bring  no  fruit  to  perfection. 
But  that  on  the  good  ground  are  they,  which,  in  an  honest 
and  good  heart,  having  heard  the  word,  keep  it,  and  bring 
forth  fruit  with  patience. 

The  Sunday  called  Qiiinquagesima^    or  the  next 

Sunday  before  Lent. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings  with- 
out charity  are  nothing  worth ;  send  thy  Holy  Ghost, 
and  pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent  gift  of  charity, 
the  very  bond  of  peace,  and  of  all  virtues ;  without  which, 


QUINQUAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

whosoever  liveth  is  counted  dead  before  thee :  Grant  this 
for  thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake.  Ameji. 
The  Epistle.   1  Cor.  xiii.  1. 

THOUGH  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and  of  an- 
gels, and  have  not  charity,  I  am  become  as  sounding 
brass  or  a  tinkling  cymbal :  And  though  I  have  the  gift  of 
prophecy,  and  understand  all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge ; 
and  though  I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove  moun- 
tains, and  have  not  charity,  I  am  nothing.  And  though  I 
bestow  all  my  goods  to  feed  the  poor,  and  though  I  give 
my  body  to  be  burned,  and  have  not  charity,  it  proiiteth 
me  nothing.  Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind;  charity 
envieth  not;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself;  is  not  puffed  up; 
doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly;  seeketh  not  her  own;  is 
not  easily  provoked;  thinketh  no  evil;  rejoiceth  not  in  ini- 
quity, but  rejoiceth  in  the  truth;  bearetii  all  things,  be- 
lieveth  all  things,  hopeth  ail  things,  endureth  all  things. 
Charity  never  faileth :  but  whether  there  be  prophecies, 
they  shall  fail;  whether  there  be  tongiies,  they  shall  cease; 
whether  there  be  knowledge,  it  shall  vanish  away.  For  we 
know  in  part,  and  we  prophecy  in  part.  But  when  that 
which  is  perfect  is  come,  then  that  which  is  in  part  shall  be 
done  away.  When  I  was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I  under- 
stood as  a  child,  I  thought  as  a  child ;  but  when  I  became  a 
man,  I  put  away  childish  things.  For  now  we  see  through 
a  glass  darkly  ;  but  then  face  to  face  :  now  I  know  in  part ; 
but  then  shall  I  know,  even  as  also  I  am  known.  And  now 
abideth  l^ihh,  hope,  charity,  these  three ;  but  the  greatest  of 
these  is  ciiarity. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xviii.  31. 

THEN  Jesus  took  unto  him  the  twelve,  and  said  unto 
them.  Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusalem,  and  all  things 
that  are  written  by  the  prophets  concerning  the  Son  of  man 
shall  be  accomplished.  For  he  shall  be  delivered  unto  the 
Gentiles,  and  shall  be  mocked,  and  spitefully  entreated,  and 
spitted  on  :  And  they  shall  scourge  him,  and  put  him  to 
death;  and  the  third  day  he  shall  rise  again.  And  they  un- 
derstood none  of  these  things :  and  this  saying  was  hid 
from  them,  neither  knew  they  the  things  which  were  spo- 
ken. And  it  came  to  pass,  that  as  he  was  come  nigh  unto 
Jericho,  a  certain  blind  man  sat  by  the  way-side  begging; 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 

and  hearing  the  muhitude  pass  by,  he  asked  what  it  meant. 
And  they  told  him,  that  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by. 
And  he  cried,  saying,  Jesus,  thou  Son  of  David,  have  mer- 
cy on  me.  And  they  which  went  before  rebuked  him,  that 
he  should  hold  his  peace;  but  he  cried  so  much  the  more, 
Thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me.  And  Jesus  stood, 
and  commanded  him  to  be  brought  unto  him :  and  when 
he  was  come  near,  he  asked  him,  saying.  What  wilt  thou 
that  I  should  do  unto  thee  ?  And  he  said.  Lord,  that  I  may 
receive  my  sight.  And  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Receive  thy 
sight;  thy  faith  hath  saved  thee.  And  immediately  he  re- 
ceived his  sight,  and  followed  him,  glorifying  God :  and 
all  the  people,  when  they  saw  it,  gave  praise  unto  God. 

The  First  Day  of  Lent^  commonly  called  Ash-fFedfiescIay, 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest  nothing 
that  thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all 
those  who  are  penitent ;  create  and  make  in  us  new  and 
contrite  hearts,  that  we,  worthily  lamenting  our  sins  and 
acknowledging  our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  thee,  the 
God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and  forgiveness, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
•|f  This  Collect  is  to  be  read  every  day  in  Lent,  after  the 

Collect  appoi7Ued  for  the  day. 
Tf  At  Morning  Prayer,  the  Litany  l)ei?ig  ended,  shall  be  said 
the  followitig  Prayers,  immediately   before  the  general 
Thanksgiving. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  mercifully  hear  our  pray- 
ers, and  spare  all  those  who  confess  their  sins  unto 
thee ;  that  they,  whose  consciences  by  sin  are  accused,  by 
^hy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

OMOST  mighty  God,  and  merciful  Father,  who  hast 
compassion  upon  all  men,  and  hatest  nothing  that 
thou  hast  made ;  who  wouldest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner, 
but  rather  that  he  should  turn  from  his  sin,  and  be  saved; 
mercifully  forgive  us  our  trespasses ;  receive  and  comfort  us, 
who  are  grieved  and  wearied  with  the  burden  of  our  sins. 
Thy  property  is  always  to  have  mercy;  to  thee  only  it 
^pertaineth  to  forgive  sins :  spare  us  therefore,  good  Lord, 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 

spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  redeemed :  enter  not 
into  judgment  with  thy  servants,  who  are  vile  earth,  and 
miserable  sinners;  but  so  turn  thine  anger  from  us,  who 
meekly  acknowledge  our  vileness,  and  truly  repent  us  of 
our  faults  ;  and  so  make  haste  to  help  us  in  this  world,  that 
we  may  ever  live  with  thee  in  the  world  to  come,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Ameti. 

^  Then  shall  the  People  say  this  tJiat  followeth,  after  tJie 

Minister : 

TURN  thou  us,  O  good  Lord,  and  so  shall  we  be  turn- 
ed. Be  favourable,  O  Lord,  be  favourable  to  thy 
people,  who  turn  to  thee  in  weeping,  fasting,  and  praying. 
For  thou  art  a  merciful  God,  full  of  compassion,  long-suf- 
fering, and  of  great  pity.  Thou  sparest  when  we  deserve 
punishment,  and  in  thy  wrath  thinkest  upon  mercy.  Spare 
thy  people,  good  Lord,  spare  them;  and  let  not  thine  he- 
ritage be  brought  to  confusion.  Hear  us,  O  Lord,  for  thy 
mercy  is  great;  and  after  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  look 
upon  us,  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  thy  bless- 
ed Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Joel  ii.  12. 

TURN  ye  even  to  me,  saith  the  Lord,  with  all  your 
heart,  and  with  fasting,  and  with  weeping,  and  with 
mourning.    And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments, 
and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God :  for  he  is  gracious  and 
merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repent- 
eth  him  of  the  evil.     Who  knoweth  if  he  will  return,  and 
repent,  and  leave  a  blessing  behind  him,  even  a  meat-offer- 
ing and  a  drink-offering  unto  the  Lord  your  God  ?  Blow  the 
trumpet  in  Zion,   sanctify  a  fast,  call  a  solemn  assembly, 
gather  the  people,  sanctify  the  congregation,  assemble  the 
elders,  gather  the  children  and  those  that  suck  the  breasts; 
let  the  bridegroom  go  forth  of  his  chamber,  and  the  bride 
out  of  her  closet;  let  the  priests,  the  ministers  of  the  Lord, 
weep  between  the  porch  and  the  altar,  and  let  them  say, 
Spare  thy  people,  O  Lord,  and  give  not  thine  heritage  to 
reproach,  that  the  heathen  should  rule  over  them :  where- 
fore should  they  say  among  the  people,  Where  is  their  God? 
The  Gospel.  6'^Matth.  vi.  16. 

WHEN  ye  fast,  be  not  as  the  hypocrites,  of  a  sad 
countenance :  for  they  disfigure  their  faces,  that 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

they  may  appear  unto  men  to  fast.  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
they  have  their  reward.  But  thou,  when  thou  fastest, 
anoint  thine  head,  and  wash  thy  face,  that  thou  appear 
not  unto  men  to  fast,  but  unto  thy  Father  which  is  in  se- 
cret; and  thy  Father  which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward 
thee  openly.  Lay  not  up  for  yovirselves  treasures  upon 
earth,  where  moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where 
thieves  break  through  and  steal :  But  lay  up  for  yourselves 
treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  cor- 
rupt, and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal : 
For  where  your  treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also. 

The  First  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Collect. 

OLORD,  who  for  our  sake  didst  fast  forty  days  and 
forty  nights ;  give  us  grace  to  use  such  abstinence, 
that  our  flesh  being  subdued  to  the  Spirit,  we  may  ever 
obey  thy  godly  motions  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness, 
to  thy  honour  and  glory,  who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen, 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor.  vi.  1. 

WE  then,  as  workers  together  with  him,  beseech  you 
also,  that  ye  receive  not  the  grace  of  God  in  vain  : 
(For  he  saith,  I  have  heard  thee  in  a  time  accepted,  and 
in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I  succoured  thee  :  behold, 
now  is  the  accepted  time  ;  behold,  now  is  the  day  of  salva- 
tion) giving  no  offence  in  any  thing,  that  the  ministry  be 
not  blamed ;  but  in  all  things  approving  ourselves  as  the 
ministers  of  God,  in  much  patience,  in  afflictions,  in  necessi- 
ties, in  distresses,  in  stripes,  in  imprisonments,  in  tumults, 
in  labours,  in  watchings,  in  fastings  ;  by  pureness,  by  know- 
ledge, by  long-suffering,  by  kindness,  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
by  love  unfeigned,  by  the  word  of  truth,  by  the  power  of 
God,  by  the  armour  of  righteousness  on  the  right  hand 
and  on  the  left,  by  honour  and  dishonour,  by  evil  report 
and  good  report;  as  deceivers,  and  yet  true;  as  unknown, 
and  yet  well  known ;  as  dying,  and  behold  we  live ;  as  chas- 
tened, and  not  killed ;  as  sorrowful,  yet  alway  rejoicing ;  as 
poor,  yet  making  many  rich ;  as  having  nothing,  and  yet 
possessing  all  things. 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  iv.  1. 

THEN  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  spirit  into  the  wilder- 
ness, to  be  tempted  of  the  devil :  And  when  he  had 
fasted  forty  days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  afterward  an 
hungered.  And  when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he  said, 
If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  command  that  these  stones  be 
made  bread.  But  he  answered  and  said.  It  is  written,  Man 
shall  not  live  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word  that  pro- 
ceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God.  Then  the  devil  taketh 
him  up  into  the  holy  city,  and  setteth  him  on  a  pinnacle  of 
the  temple,  and  saith  unto  him,  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God, 
cast  thyself  down  ;  for  it  is  written.  He  shall  give  his  angels 
charge  concerning  thee  ;  and  in  their  hands  they  shall  bear 
thee  up,  lest  at  any  time  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  It  is  written  again.  Thou  shalt  not 
tempt  the  Lord  thy  God.  Again  the  devil  taketh  him  up 
into  an  exceeding  high  mountain,  and  showeth  him  all  the 
kingdoms  of  the  world,  and  the  glory  of  them ;  and  saith 
unto  him,  all  these  things  will  I  give  thee,  if  thou  wilt  fall 
down  and  worship  me.  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him,  Get 
thee  hence,  Satan ;  for  it  is  written.  Thou  shalt  worship 
the  Lord  thy  God,  and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve.  Then 
the  devil  leaveth  him,  and  behold,  angels  came  and  minis- 
tered unto  him. 

The  Second  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no  power 
of  ourselves  to  help  ourselves ;  keep  us  both  out- 
wardly in  our  bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our  souls ;  that  we 
may  be  defended  from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to 
the  body,  and  from  all  evil  thoughts  which  may  assault  and 
hurt  the  soul,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.   1  Thess.  iv.  1. 

WE  beseech  you,  brethren,  and  exhort  you  by  the 
Lord  Jesus,  that  as  ye  have  received  of  us  how 
ye  ought  to  walk,  and  to  please  God,  so  ye  would  abound 
more  and  more.  For  ye  know  what  commandments  we  gave 
you  by  the  Lord  Jesus.  For  this  is  the  will  of  God, 
even  your  sanctification,  that  ye  should  abstain  from  for- 
nication ;  that  every  one  of  you  should  know  how  to  pos- 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

scss  his  vessel  in  sanctification  and  honour;  not  in  the 
lust  of  concupiscence,  even  as  the  Gentiles  which  know 
no.t  God  :  that  no  man  go  beyond  and  defraud  his  brother 
in  any  matter;  because  that  the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all 
such,  as  we  also  have  forwarned  you  and  testified.  For  God 
hath  not  called  us  unto  uncleanness,  but  unto  holiness. 
He  therefore  that  despiseth,  despiseth  not  man,  but  God, 
who  hath  also  given  unto  us  his  Holy  Spirit. 
The  Gospel.   St.  Matth.  xv.  21. 

JESUS  went  thence,  and  departed  into  the  coasts  of 
Tyre  and  Sidon.  And  behold,  a  woman  of  Canaan  came 
out  of  the  same  coasts,  and  cried  unto  him,  saying,  Have 
mercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  thou  Son  of  David :  my  daughter 
is  grievously  vexed  with  a  devil.  But  he  answered  her  not 
a  word.  And  his  disciples  came  and  besought  him,  saying, 
Send  her  away ;  for  she  crieth  after  us.  But  he  answered 
and  said,  I  am  not  sent  but  unto  the  lost  sheep  of  the  house 
of  Israel.  Then  came  she  and  worshipped  him,  saying, 
Lord,  help  me.  But  he  answered,  and  said.  It  is  not  meet  to 
take  the  children's  bread,  and  to  cast  it  to  dogs.  And  she 
said.  Truth,  Lord ;  yet  the  dogs  eat  of  the  crumbs  which 
fall  from  their  master's  table.  Then  Jesus  answered  and 
said  unto  her,  O  woman,  great  is  thy  faith:  be  it  unto  thee 
even  as  thou  wilt.  And  her  daughter  was  made  whole  from 
that  very  hour. 

The  Third  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Collect. 

WE  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  lookupon  the  hearty 
desires  of  thy  humble  servants,  and  stretch  forth 
the  right  hand  of  thy  Majesty  to  be  our  defence  against  all 
our  enemies,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  Ephes.  v.  1. 

BE  ye  therefore  followers  of  God,  as  dear  children;  and 
walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and  hath 
given  himself  for  us,  an  offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God,  for 
a  sweet-smelling  savour.  But  fornication  and  all  unclean- 
ness, or  covetousness,  let  it  not  be  once  named  amongst 
you,  as  becomcth  saints ;  neither  filthiness,  nor  foolish 
talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are  not  convenient ;  but  rather 
giving  of  thanks.  For  this  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger, 

H 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

nor  unclean  person,  nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an  idolater^ 
hath  any  inheritance  in  the  kingdom  of  Christ,  and  of  God. 
Let  no  man  deceive  you  with  vain  words:  for  because  of 
these  things  cometh  the  wrath  of  God  upon  the  children  of 
disobedience.  Be  not  ye  therefore  partakers  with  them;  for 
ye  were  sometimes  darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light  in  the 
Lord:  walk  as  children  of  light ;  (For  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit 
is  in  all  goodness,  and  righteousness,  and  truth)  proving 
what  is  acceptable  unto  the  Lord.  And  have  no  fellowship 
with  the  unfruitful  works  of  darkness,  but  rather  reprove 
them.  For  it  is  a  shame  even  to  speak  of  those  things  which 
are  done  of  them  in  secret.  But  all  things  that  are  reproved, 
are  made  manifest  by  the  light ;  for  whatsoever  doth  make 
manifest,  is  light.  Wherefore  he  saith.  Awake,  thou  that 
sleepest,  and  arise  from  the  dead,  and  Christ  shall  give 
thee  light. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xi.  14. 

JESUS  was  casting  out  a  devil,  and  it  was  dumb.  And 
it  came  to  pass,  when  the  devil  was  gone  out,  the  dumb 
spake  ;  and  the  people  wondered.  But  some  of  them  said, 
he  casteth  out  devils  through  Beelzebub,  the  chief  of  the 
devils.  And  others  tempting  him,  sought  of  him  a  sign 
from  heaven.  But  he  knowing  their  thoughts,  said  unto 
them,  Every  kingdom  divided  against  itself,  is  brought  to 
desolation ;  and  a  house  divided  against  a  house,  falleth. 
If  Satan  also  be  divided  against  himself,  how  shall  his  king- 
dom stand  ?  because  ye  say  that  I  cast  out  devils  through 
Beelzebub.  And  if  I  by  Beelzebub  cast  out  devils,  by  whom 
do  your  sons  cast  them  out  ?  therefore  shall  they  be  your 
judges.  But  if  I  with  the  finger  of  God  cast  out  devils, 
no  doubt  the  kingdom  of  God  is  come  upon  you.  When 
a  strong  man  armed  keepeth  his  palace,  his  goods  are  in 
peace  ;  but  when  a  stronger  than  he  shall  come  upon  him 
and  overcome  him,  he  taketh  from  him  all  his  armour 
wherein  he  trusted,  and  divideth  his  spoils.  He  that  is 
not  with  me,  is  against  me  ;  and  he  that  gathereth  not  with 
me,  scattcreth.  When  the  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a 
man,  he  walketh  through  dry  places,  seeking  rest  ;  and 
finding  none,  he  saith,  I  will  return  unto  my  house  whence 
I  came  out.  And  when  he  cometh,  he  findeth  it  swept  and 
garnished.    Then  goeth  he,  and  taketh  to  him  seven  other 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

spirits  more  wicked  than  himself,  and  they  enter  in,  and 
dwell  there  ;  and  the  last  state  of  that  man  is  worse  than  the 
first.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  spake  these  things,  a 
certain  woman  of  the  company  lift  up  her  voice,  and  said 
imto  him,  Blessed  is  the  womb  that  bare  thee,  and  the 
paps  which  thou  hast  sucked.  But  he  said,  Yea,  rather 
blessed  are  they  that  hear  the  word  of  God  and  keep  it. 

The  Fourth  Sunday  in  Lent. 
V  The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  that  wc, 
who  for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be  pun- 
ished, by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace  may  mercifully  be  re- 
lieved, through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  Gal.  iv.  21. 

TELL  me,  ye  that  desire  to  be  under  the  law,  do  ye 
not  hear  the  law  ?  For  it  is  written  that  Abraham 
had  two  sons,  the  one  by  a  bond-maid,  the  other  by  a  free- 
woman.  But  he  who  was  of  the  bond-woman,  was  born 
after  the  flesh ;  but  he  of  the  free-woman  washy  promise. 
Which  things  are  an  allegory :  for  these  are  the  two  cove- 
nants ;  the  one  from  m.ount  Sinai,  which  gcndereth  to  bon- 
dage, which  is  Agar.  For  this  Agar  is  mount  Sinai  in 
Arabia,  and  answereth  to  Jerusalem  which  now  is,  and  is 
in  bondage  with  her  children.  But  Jerusalem  which  is 
above,  is  free ;  which  is  the  mother  of  us  all.  For  it  is  writ- 
ten. Rejoice,  thou  barren  that  bearest  not ;  break  forth  and 
cry,  thou  that  travailest  not :  for  the  desolate  hath  many 
more  children  than  she  which  hath  an  husband.  Now  we, 
brethren,  as  Isaac  was,  are  the  children  of  promise.  But 
as  then,  he  that  was  born  after  the  flesh  persecuted  him  that 
was  born  after  the  spirit ;  even  so  it  is  now.  Nevertheless, 
what  saith  the  Scripture  ?  Cast  out  the  bond-woman  and  her 
son;  for  the  son  of. the  bond-woman  shall  not  be  heir  with 
the  son  of  the  free-woman.  So  then,  brethren,  we  are  not 
children  of  the  bond-woman,  but  of  the  free. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Johnvi.  1. 

JESUS  went  over  the  sea  of  Galilee,  which  is  the  sea  of 
Tiberias.  And  a  great  multitude  followed  him,  because 
they  saw  his  miracles  which  he  did  on  them  that  were  dis- 
eased. And  Jesus  went  up  into  a  mountain,  and  there  he  sat 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT 

with  his  disciples.  And  the  passover,  a  feast  of  the  Jews, 
was  nigh.  When  Jesus  then  hft  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  a 
great  company  come  unto  him,  he  saith  unto  Phihp,  Whence 
shall  we  buy  bread,  that  these  may  eat  ?  (And  this  he  said 
to  prove  him ;  for  he  himself  knew  what  he  would  do.) 
Philip  answered  him.  Two  hundred  penny-worth  of  bread 
is  not  sufficient  for  them,  that  every  one  of  them  may  take 
a  litde.  One  of  his  disciples,  Andrew,  Simon  Peter's  bro- 
ther, saith  unto  him.  There  is  a  lad  here  which  hath  five 
barley  loaves,  and  two  small  fishes ;  but  what  are  they 
among  so  many  ?  And  Jesus  said,  Make  the  men  sit  down. 
Now  there  was  much  grass  in  the  place.  So  the  men  sat 
down,  in  number  about  five  thousand.  And  Jesus  took  the 
loaves,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  distributed  to  the 
disciples,  and  the  disciples  to  them  that  were  set  down,  and 
likewise  of  the  fishes  as  much  as  they  would.  When  they 
were  filled,  he  said  unto  his  disciples.  Gather  up  the  frag- 
ments that  remain,  that  nothing  be  lost.  Therefore  they  ga- 
thered them  together,  and  filled  twelve  baskets  with  the 
fragments  of  the  five  barley  loaves,  which  remained  over 
and  above  unto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then  those  men, 
when  they  had  seen  the  miracle  that  Jesus  did,  said,  This 
is  of  a  truth  that  Prophet  that  should  come  into  the  world. 

The  Fifth  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Collect, 

WE  beseech  thee,  Almiglity  God,  mercifully  to  look 
upon  thy  people ;  that  by  thy  great  goodness  they 
may  be  governed  and  preserved  evermore,  both  in  body 
and  soul,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  Heb.  ix.  11. 

CHRIST  being  come  an  high  priest  of  good  things  to 
come,  by  a  greater  and  more  perfect  tabernacle,  not 
made  with  hands;  that  is  to  say,  not  of  this  building;  nei- 
ther by  the  blood  of  goats  and  calves  ;  but  by  his  own 
blood  he  entered  in  once  into  the  holy  place,  having  ob- 
tained eternal  redemption  for  us.  For  if  the  blood  of  bulls 
and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes  of  an  heifer  sprinkling  the  un- 
clean, sanctifieth  to  the  purifying  of  the  flesh ;  how  much 
more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who,  through  the  eternal 
Spirit,   offered  himself  without  spot  to  God,  purge  you» 


SUNDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

conscience  from  dead  works  to  serve  the  living  God  ?  And 
for  this  cause  he  is  the  Mediator  of  the  new  Testament, 
that  by  means  of  death,  for  the  redemption  of  the  transgres- 
sions that  were  under  the  first  Testament,  they  which  are 
called  might  receive  the  promise  of  eternal  inheritance. 
The  Gospel.    St.  John  viii.  46. 

JESUS  said,  which  of  you  convinceth  me  of  sin?  And 
if  I  say  the  truth,  why  do  ye  not  believe  me  ?  He  that 
is  of  God,  heareth  God's  words ;  ye  therefore  hear  them 
not,  because  ye  are  not  of  God.  Then  answered  the  Jews, 
and  said  unto  him,  Say  we  not  well,  that  thou  art  a  Sama- 
ritan, and  hast  a  devil?  Jesus  answered,  I  have  not  a  devil: 
but  I  honour  my  Father,  and  ye  do  dishonour  me.  And 
I  seek  not  mine  own  glory:  there  is  one  that  seeketh  and 
judgeth.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  If  a  man  keep  my 
saying,  he  shall  never  see  death.  Then  said  the  Jews  unto 
him,  Now  we  know  that  thou  hast  a  devil :  Abraham  is 
dead,  and  the  prophets;  and  thou  sayest,  if  a  man  keep  my 
saying,  he  shall  never  taste  of  death.  Art  thou  greater  than 
our  father  Abraham,  which  is  dead  ?  and  the  prophets  are 
dead:  whom  makest  thou  thyself?  Jesus  answered.  If  I 
honour  myself  my  honour  is  nothing;  it  is  my  father  that 
honoureth  me,  of  whom  ye  say,  that  he  is  your  God :  yet 
ye  have  not  known  him;  but  I  know  him  :  and  if  I  should 
say  I  know  him  not,  I  shall  be  a  liar  like  unto  you ;  but  I 
know  him,  and  keep  his  saying.  Your  father  Abraham  re- 
joiced to  see  my  day,  and  he  saw  it,  and  was  glad.  Then 
said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Thou  art  not  yet  fifty  years  old, 
and  hast  thou  seen  Abraham?  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verily, 
verily,  I  say  unto  you,  before  Abraham  was,  I  am.  Then 
took  they  up  stones  to  cast  at  him;  but  Jesus  hid  himself, 
and  went  out  of  the  temple. 

The  Sunday  next  before  Easter. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  thy  tender 
love  towards  mankind,  hast  sent  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
4esus  Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh,  and  to  suffer 
death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  mankind  should  follow  the 
example  of  his  great  humility;  mercifully  grant  that  we  may 
both  follow  the  example  of  his  patience,  and  also  be  made 


SUNDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

partakers  of   his   resurrection  through   the    same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  ii.  5. 

LET  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ 
Jesus:  who  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not 
robbery  to  be  equal  with  God;  but  made  himself  of  no  re- 
putation, and  took  upon  him  the  form  of  a  servant,  and 
was  made  in  the  likeness  of  men:  and  being  found  in  fashion 
as  a  man,  he  humbled  himself,  and  became  obedient  unto 
death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross.  Wherefore  God  also 
hath  highly  exalted  him,  and  given  him  a  name  which  is 
above  every  name;  that  at  the  Name  of  Jesus  every  knee 
should  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and 
things  under  the  earth;  and  that  every  tongue  should 
confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the 
Father. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxvii.  1. 

WHEN  the  morning  was  come,  all  the  chief  priests 
and  elders  of  the  people  took  counsel  against  Je- 
sus to  put  him  to  death.  And  when  they  had  bound  him, 
•they  led  him  away,  and  delivered  him  to  Pontius  Pilate  the 
governor.  Then  Judas,  who  had  betrayed  him,  when  he 
saw  that  he  was  condemned,  repented  himself,  and  brought 
again  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  el- 
ders, saying,  I  have  sinned,  in  that  I  have  betrayed  the 
innocent  blood.  And  they  said,  What  is  that  to  us  ?  see 
thou  to  that.  And  he  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in  the 
temple,  and  departed,  and  went  and  hanged  himself  And 
the  chief  priests  took  the  silver  pieces,  and  said,  It  is  not 
lawful  for  to  put  them  into  the  treasury,  because  it  is  the 
price  of  blood.  And  they  took  counsel,  and  bought  with 
them  the  potters  field  to  bury  strangers  in.  Wherefore 
tliat  field  was  called.  The  field  of  blood,  unto  this  day. 
(Then  was  fulfilled  that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the 
prophet,  saying,  And  they  took  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver, 
the  price  of  him  that  was  valued,  whom  they  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  did  value,  and  gave  them  for  the  potters 
field,  as  the  Lord  appointed  me.)  And  Jesus  stood  before 
the  governor  ;  and  the  governor  asked  him,  saying.  Art  thou 
the  King  of  the  Jews?  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  say- 
est.     And  when  he  was  accused  of  the  chief  priests  and 


SUNDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

ciders,  he  answered  nothing.  Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him, 
Hearest  thou  not  how  many  things  they  witness  against 
thee  ?  and  he  answered  him  to  never  a  word,  insomuch  that 
the  governor  marvelled  greatly.  Now  at  that  feast  the  go- 
vernor was  wont  to  release  unto  the  people  a  prisoner,  whom 
they  would.  And  they  had  then  a  notable  prisoner,  called 
Barabbas.  Therefore,  when  they  were  gathered  together, 
Pilate  said  unto  them,  Whom  will  ye  that  I  release  unto 
you  ?  Barabbas,  or  Jesus  which  is  called  Christ  ?  For  he 
knew  that  for  envy  they  had  delivered  him.  When  he  was 
set  down  on  the  judgment-seat,  his  wife  sent  unto  him, 
saying,  Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with  that  just  man;  for  I 
have  suffered  many  things  this  day  in  a  dream  because  of 
him.  But  the  chief  priests  and  elders  persuaded  the  mul- 
titude that  they  should  ask  Barabbas,  and  destroy  Jesus. 
The  governor  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Whether  of 
the  twain  will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you  ?  They  said,  Ba- 
rabbas. Pilate  saith  unto  them.  What  shall  I  do  then  with 
Jesus,  which  is  called  Christ  ?  They  all  say  unto  him.  Let 
him  be  crucified.  And  the  governor  said,  Why,  what  evil 
hath  he  done  ?  But  they  cried  out  the  more,  saying.  Let 
him  be  crucified.  When  Pilate  saw  that  he  could  prevail 
nothing,  but  that  rather  a  tumult  was  made,  he  took  water, 
and  washed  his  hands  before  the  multitude,  saying,  I  am 
innocent  of  the  blood  of  this  just  person:  see  ye  to  it. 
Then  answered  all  the  people,  and  said,  Flis  blood  be  on 
us,  and  on  our  children.  Then  released  he  Barabbas  unto 
them:  and  when  he  had  scourged  Jesus,  he  delivered  him 
to  be  crucified.  Then  the  soldiers  of  the  governor  took  Jesus 
into  the  common-hall,  and  gathered  unto  him  the  whole 
band  of  soldiers.  And  they  stripped  him,  and  put  on  him  a 
scarlet  robe.  And  when  they  had  platted  a  crown  of  thorns, 
they  put  it  upon  his  head,  and  a  reed  in  his  right  hand ;  and 
they  bowed  the  knee  before  him,  and  mocked  him,  saying. 
Hail,  King  of  the  Jews !  And  they  spit  upon  him,  and  took 
the  reed  and  smote  him  on  the  head.  And  after  that  they 
had  mocked  him,  they  took  the  robe  off  from  him,  and  put 
his  own  raiment  on  him,  and  led  him  away  to  crucify  him. 
And  as  they  came  out,  they  found  a  man  of  Cyrene,  Simon 
by  name ;  him  they  compelled  to  bear  his  cross.  And  when 
they  were  come  unto  a  place  called  Golgotha,  that  is  to  say, 


SUNDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

a  place  of  a  scull,  they  gave  him  vinegar  to  drink  mingled 
with  gall ;  and  when  he  had  tasted  thereof,  he  would  not 
drink.     And  they  crucified  him,  and  parted  his  garments, 
casting  lots :  that  it  might  be  fulfilled,  which  was  spoken  by 
the  prophet.  They  parted  my  garments  among  them,  and 
upon  my  vesture  did  they  cast  lots.    And  sitting  down, 
they  watched  him  there;  and  set  up  over  iiis  head  his  ac- 
cusation written,  THIS  IS  JESUS  THE  KING  OF  THE 
JEWS.    Then  were  there  two  thieves  crucified  with  him; 
one  on  the  right  hand,  and  another  on  the  left.    And  they 
that  passed  by  reviled  him,  wagging  their  head.^,  and  say- 
ing. Thou  that  destroyest  the  temple,  and  buildest  it  in 
three  days,  save  thyself:  Ifthoubethe  Son  of  God,  come 
down  from  the  cross.  Likewise  also  the  chief  priests,  mock- 
ing him,  with  the  scribes  and  elders,  said.  He  saved  others, 
himself  he  cannot  save :  if  he  be  the  King  of  Israel,  let  him 
now  come  down  from  the  cross,  and  we  will  believe  him. 
He  trusted  in  God;  let  him  deliver  him  now,  if  he  will  have 
him:  for  he  said,  I  am  the  Son  of  God.    The  thieves  also 
which  were  crucified  with  him,  cast  the  same  in  his  teeth. 
Now  from  the  sixth  hour  there  was  darkness  over  all  the 
land,  unto  the  ninth  hour.    And  about  the  ninth  hour,  Je- 
sus cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying,  Eli^  Eli,  lama  sabach" 
thani  ?  that  is  to  say,  My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  for- 
saken me?    Some  of  them  that  stood  there,  when  they 
heard  that,  said.  This  man  calleth  for  Elias.  And  straight- 
way one  of  them  ran,  and  took  a  sponge,  and  filled  it  with 
vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  him  to  drink.  The 
rest  said,  Let  be,  let  us  see  whether  Elias  will  come  to  save 
him.    Jesus,  when  he  had  cried  again  with  a  loud  voice, 
yielded  up  the  ghost.     And  behold,  the  vail  of  the  temple 
was  rent  in  twain,  from  the  top  to  the  bottom ;  and  the 
earth  did  quake,  and  the  rocks  rent;  and  the  graves  were 
opened ;  and  many  bodies  of  saints  which  slept,   arose, 
and  came  out  of  the  graves  after  his  resurrection,  and  went 
into  the  holy  city,  and  appeared  unto  many.    Now  when 
the  Centurion,    and  they  that  were  with  him  watching 
Jesus,  saw  the  earthquake,   and  those  things  that  were 
done,   they  feared  greatly,  saying,   Truly  this  was  the 
Son  of  God. 


MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

Monday  before  Easter. 
For  the  Epistle.  Isaiah  Ixiii.  1* 

WHO  is  this  that  cometh  from  Edom,  with  dyed  gar- 
ments from  Bozrah?    this  that  is  glorious  in  his 
apparel,  travelling  in  the  greatness  of  his  strength?  I  that 
speak  in  righteousness,  mighty  to  save.     Wherefore  art 
thou  red  in  thine  apparel,  and  thy  garments  like  him  that 
treadeth  in  the  wine-fat?  I  have  trodden  the  wine-press 
alone,  and  of  the  people  there  was  none  with  me :  for  I  will 
tread  them  in  mine  anger,  and  trample  them  in  my  fury, 
and  their  blood  shall  be  sprinkled  upon  my  garments,  and 
I  will  stain  all  my  raiment.  For  the  day  of  vengeance  is 
in  mine  heart,  and  the  year  of  my  redeemed  is  come.  And 
I  looked,    and  there  was  none  to  help;  and  I  wondered 
that  there  was  none  to  uphold :  therefore  mine  own  arm 
brought    salvation  unto  me;   and  my  fury  it  upheld  me. 
And  I  will  tread  down  the  people  in  mine  anger,  and  make 
them   drunk  in  my  fury,    and  I  will  bring  down  their 
strength  to  the  earth.  I  will  mention  the  loving-kindnesses 
of  the  Lord,  and  the  praises  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all 
that  the  Lord  hath  bestowed  on  us,  and  the  great  goodness 
towards  the  house  of  Israel,  which  he  hath  bestowed  on 
them,  according  to  his  mercies,  and  according  to  the  mul- 
titude of  his  loving-kindnesses.  For  he  said.  Surely  they 
are  my  people,  children  that  will  not  lie :  So  he  was  their 
Saviour.    In  all  their  affliction  he  was  afflicted,  and  the 
angel  of  his  presence  saved  them:  in  his  love  and  in  his 
pity  he  redeemed  them,  and  he  bare  them,  and   carried 
them  all  the  days  of  old.  But  they  rebelled,  and  vexed  his 
holy  Spirit:  therefore  he  was  turned  to  be  their  enemy, 
and  he  fought  against  them.     Then  he  remembered  the 
days  of  old,  Moses  and  his  people,  saying.  Where  is  he 
that  brought  them  up  out  of  the  sea,  with  the  shepherd 
of  his  flock?     Where  is  he  that  put  his  Holy  Spirit  with- 
in him  ?  that  led  them  by  the  right  hand  of  Moses,  with 
his  glorious  arm  dividing  the  water  before  them,  to  make 
himself  an  everlasting  Name  ?  That  led  them  through  the 
deep  as  an  horse  in  the  wilderness,  that  they  should  not 
stumble  ?  As  a  beast  goeth  down  into  the  valley,  the  spirit 
of  the  Lord  caused  him  to  rest:    so  didst  thou  lead  thy 
people,  to  make   thyself  a  glorious  Name.  Look  down 

I 


MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER, 

from  heaven,  and  behold  from  the  habitation  of  thy  holi- 
ness, and  of  thy  glory:  Where  is  thy  zeal,  and  thy  strength^, 
the  sounding  of  thy  bowels,  and  of  thy  mercies  towards 
me?  are  they  restrained  ?  Doubtless  thou  art  our  Father, 
though  Abraham  be  ignorant  of  us,  and  Israel  acknowledge 
us  not:  thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Father,  our  Redeemer, 
thy  Name  is  from  everlasting.  O  Lord,  why  hast  thou 
made  us  to  err  from  thy  ways  ?  and  hardened  our  heart 
from  thy  fear?  Return,  for  thy  servants  sake,  the  tribes 
of  thine  inheritance.  The  people  of  thy  holiness  have 
possessed  it  but  a  httle  while:  our  adversaries  have  trod- 
den down  thy  sanctuary.  We  are  thine,  thou  never  barest 
rule  over  them;  they  were  not  called  by  thy  Name. 
The  Gospel,   St.  Mark  xiv.  i. 

AFTER  two  days  was  the  feast  of  the  Passover,  and 
of  unleavened  bread:  and  the  chief  priests  and  the 
scribes  sought  how  they  might  take  him  by  craft,  and  put 
him  to  death.     But  they  said.  Not  on  the  feast  day,  lest 
there  be  an  uproar  of  the  people.      And  being  in  Be- 
thany,  in  the  house  of  Simon  the  leper,  as  he  sat  at  meat, 
there  came  a  woman  having  an    alabaster  box  of  oint- 
ment of  spikenard,  very  precious ;  and  she  brake  the  box, 
and  poured  it  on  his  head.     And  there  were  some  that 
had  indignation  within  themselves,  and  said.  Why  was  this 
waste  of  the  ointment  made ;  for  it  might  have  been  sold 
for  more  than  three  hundred  pence,  and  have  been  given 
to  the  poor?  and  they  murmured  against  her.    And  Jesus- 
said,  Let  her  alone;  why  trouble  ye  her?  she  hath  wrought 
a  good  work  on  me :  For  ye  have  the  poor  with  you  always, 
and  whensoever  ye  will,  ye  may  do  them  good;  but  me 
ye  have  not  always.     She  hath  done  what  she  could;  she 
is  come  aforeliand  to  anoint  my  body  to  the  burying.  Verily 
I  say  unto  you.  Wheresoever  this  Gospel  shall  be  preached 
throughout  the  whole  world,  this  also  that  she  hath  done 
shall  be  spoken  of,  for  a  memorial  of  her.  And  Judas 
Iscariot,  one  of  the  twelve,  went  unto  the  chief  priests,  to 
betray  him  unto  them.    And  when  they  heard  it,  they  were 
glad,  and  promised  to  give  him  money.  And  he  sought  how 
he  might  conveniendy  betray  him.     And  the  first  day  of 
unleavened  bread,  when  they  killed  the  passover,  his  dis- 
ciples said  unto  him,  Where  wilt  thou  that  we  go  and  pre- 


MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER, 

pare,  that  thou  mayest  eat  the  paasover  ?  And  he  sendeth 
forth  two  of  his  disciples,  and  saith  unto  them,  Go  ye  into 
the  city;  and  there  shall  meet  you  a  man  bearing  a  pitcher 
of  water:  follow  him.  And  wheresoever  he  shall  go  in, 
say  ye  to  the  good-man  of  the  house,  The  Master  saith, 
Where  is  the  guest-chamber,  where  I  shall  eat  the  passo- 
ver  with  my  disciples  ?  And  he  will  show  you  a  large  up- 
per room  furnished  and  prepared :  there  make  ready  for  us. 
And  his  disciples  went  forth,  and  came  into  the  city,  and 
found  as  he  had  said  unto  them :  and  they  made  ready  the 
passover.  And  in  the  evening  he  cometh  with  the  twelve. 
And  as  they  sat,  and  did  eat,  Jesus  said.  Verily  I  say  unto 
you,  one  of  yovi  which  eateth  with  me  shall  betray  me. 
And  they  began  to  be  sorrowful,  and  to  say  unto  him  one 
by  one.  Is  it  I?  And  another  said.  Is  it  I?  And  he  answer- 
■ed  and  said  unto  them.  It  is  one  of  the  twelve  that  dippeth 
with  me  in  the  dish.  The  Son  of  man  indeed  goeth,  as  it 
is  written  of  him :  but  woe  to  that  man  by  whom  the  Son  of 
man  is  betrayed :  good  were  it  for  that  man,  if  he  had  ne- 
ver been  born.  And  as  they  did  eat,  Jesus  took  bread, 
and  blessed,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  to  them,  and  said, 
Take,  eat:  This  is  my  body.  And  he  took  the  cup,  and 
when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  it  to  them :  and  they 
.all  drank  of  it.  And  he  said  unto  them,  This  is  my  blood  of 
the  new  Testament,  which  is  shed  for  many.  Verily  I  say 
unto  you,  I  will  drink  no  more  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine 
until  that  day  that  I  drink  it  nev/  in  the  kingdom  of  God. 
And  when  they  had  sung  an  hymn,  they  went  out  into  the 
mount  of  Olives.  And  Jesus  saith  unto  them.  All  ye  shall 
be  offended  because  of  me  this  night:  for  it  is  written,  I 
will  smite  the  shepherd,  and  the  sheep  shall  be  scattered. 
But  after  that  I  am  risen,  I  will  go  before  you  into  Galilee. 
But  Peter  said  unto  him.  Although  all  shall  be  offended, 
yet  will  not  L  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Verily  I  say  unto 
thee,  that  this  day,  even  this  night,  before  the  cock  crow 
twice,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  But  he  spake  the  more 
vehemently.  If  I  should  die  with  thee,  I  will  not  deny  thee 
in  any  wise.  Likewise  also  said  they  all.  And  they  came 
to  a  place  which  wis  named  Gethsemane  :  And  he  saith  to 
his  disciples,  Sit  ye  here,  while  I  shall  pray.  And  he  tak- 
€th  with  him  Peter,  and  James,  and  John,  and  began  to  be 


MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER,- 

sor6  amazed,  and  to  be  very  heavy;  and  saith  unto  them, 
My  soul  is  exceeding  sorrowful  unto  death :  tarry  ye  here 
and  watch.  And  he  went  forward  a  little,  and  fell  on  the 
ground,  and  prayed,  that,  if  it  were  possible,  the  hour 
might  pass  from  him.  And  he  said,  Abba,  Father,  all  things 
are  possible  unto  thee:  take  away  this  cup  from  me:  never- 
theless, not  what  I  will,  but  what  thou  wilt.    And  he  com- 
eth,  and  findeth  them  sleeping,  and  saith  unto  Peter,  Si- 
mon, sleepcst  thou?   couldest  not  thou  watch  one  hour? 
watch  ye,  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation;  the  spirit 
truly  is  ready,  but  the  flesh  is  weak.    And  again  he  went 
iiway,  and  prayed,  and  spake  the  same  words.    And  when 
he  returned  he  found  them  asleep  again  (for  their  eyes 
•were  heavy)  neither  wist  they  what  to  answer  him.    And 
he  Cometh  the  third  time,  and  saith  unto  them.  Sleep  on 
now,  and  take  your  rest :  it  is  enough,  the  hour  is  come ; 
behold,  the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed  into  the  hands  of  sin- 
ners. Rise  up,  let  us  go ;  lo,  he  that  betrayeth  me  is  at 
hand.     And  immediately,  while  he  yet  spake,  cometh  Ju- 
das, one  of  the  twelve,  and  with  him  a  great  multitude, 
with  swords  and  staves,  from  the  chief  priests,  and  the 
scribes,  and  the  elders.     And  he  that  betrayed  him  had 
given  them  a  token,  saying,  Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that 
same  is  he ;  take  him  and  lead  him  away  safely.    And  as 
soon  as  he  was  come,  he  goeth  straightw^ay  to  him,  and  saith, 
-Master,  Master;  and  kissed  him.   And  they  laid  their  hands 
.  on  him,  and  took  him.     And  one  of  them  that  stood  by 
-drew  a  sword,  and  smote  a  servant  of  the  high  priest,  and 
.cut  off"  his  ear.    And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them. 
Are  ye  come  out  as  against  a  thief,  wath  swords  and  witli 
staves,  to  take  me  ?  1  was  daily  with  you  in  the  temple, 
teaching,  and  ye  took  me  not;  but  the  scriptures  must  be 
:  fulfilled.    And  they  all  forsook  him,  and  fled.    And  there 
follov/ed  him  a  certain  young  man,  having  a  linen  cloth  cast 
about  his  naked  bocl)^- ;  and  the  young  men  laid  hold  on  him. 
And  he  left  the.  hnen  cloth,  and  fled  from  them  naked. 
And  they  led  Jesus  away  to  the  high  priest:  and  with  him 
were  assembled  all  ili^e  chief  priests,  and  the  elders,  and 
the  scribes.    And  Peter  followed  him  afar  off",  even  into  the 
palace  of  the  higii  priest:  and  he  sat  with  the-  servants,  and 
warmed  himself  at  tbe'fire-  And  the  chief  priests,  and  all 


TUESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

the  council,  sought  for  witness  against  Jesus  to  put  him  to 
death;  and  found  none.  (For  many  bare  false  witness 
against  him,  but  their  witness  agreed  not  together.)  And 
there  arose  certain  and  bare  false  witness  against  him,  say- 
ing, We  heard  him  say,  I  will  destroy  this  temple  that  is 
made  with  hands,  and  within  three  days  I  will  build  ano- 
ther made  without  hands.  But  neither  so  did  their  witness 
agree  together.  And  the  high  priest  stood  up  in  the  midst, 
and  asked  Jesus,  saying,  Answerest  thou  nothing?  what 
is  it  which  these  witness  against  thee?  But  he  held  his 
peace,  and  answered  nothing.  Again  the  high  priest  ask- 
ed him,  and  said  unto  him.  Art  thou  the  Christ,  the  Son 
of  the  Blessed?  And  Jesus  said,  I  am:  and  ye  shall  see 
the  Son  of  man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  power,  and 
coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven.  Then  the  high  priest  rent 
his  clothes,  and  saith.  What  need  we  any  further  wit- 
nesses? ye  have  heard  the  blasphemy:  what  think  ye? 
and  they  all  condemned  him  to  be  guilty  of  death.  And 
some  began  to  spit  on  him,  and  to  cover  his  face,  and  to 
buffet  him,  and  to  say  unto  him.  Prophesy.  And  the  ser- 
vants did  strike  him  with  the  palms  of  their  hands.  And 
as  Peter  was  beneath  in  the  palace,  there  cometh  one  of 
the  maids  of  the  high  priest;  and  when  she  saw  Peter 
warming  himself,  she  looked  upon  him,  and  said,  And  thou 
also  wast  with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  But  he  denied,  saying, 
I  know  not,  neither  understand  I  what  thou  sayest.  And 
he  went  out  into  the  porch;  and  the  cock  crew.  And  a 
maid  saw  him  again,  and  began  to  say  to  them  that  stood 
by,  This  is  one  of  them.  And  he  denied  it  again.  And 
a  little  after,  they  that  stood  by  said  again  to  Peter,  Surely 
thou  art  one  of  them ;  for  thou  art  a  Galilean,  and  thy 
speech  agreeth  thereto.  But  he  began  to  curse  and  to 
swear,  saying,  I  know  not  this  man  of  whom  ye  speak.  And 
the  second  time  the  cock  crew.  And  Peter  called  to  mind 
the  word  that  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Before  the  cock  crow 
twice,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  And  when  he  thought 
thereon  he  wept.  ■ 

Tuesday  before  Easter. 
For  the  Epistle.  Isai.  1.  5. 

THE  Lord  God  hath  opened  mine  ear,  and  I  was  not 
rebellious,  neither  turned  away  back.   I  gave  my  back 


TUESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

to  the  smiters,  and  my  cheeks  to  them  that  plucked  off  the 
hair:  I  hid  not  my  face  from  shame  and  spitting.  For  the 
Lord  God  will  help  me,  therefore  shall  I  not  be  confound- 
ed: therefore  -have  I  set  my  face  like  a  flint,  and  I  know 
that  I  shall  not  be  ashamed.  He  is  near  that  justifieth  me; 
who  will  contend  with  me  ?  let  us  stand  together  j  who  is 
mine  adversary?  Let  him  come  near  to  me.  Behold,  the 
Lord  God  will  help  me;  who  is  he  that  shall  condemn  me? 
Lo,  they  all  shall  wax  old  as  a  garment:  the  moth  shall 
eat  them  up.  Who  is  among  you  that  feareth  the  Lord, 
that  obeyeth  the  voice  of  his  servant,  that  walketh  in  dark- 
ness, and  hath  no  light?  let  him  trust  in  the  Name  of  the 
Lord,  and  stay  upon  his  God.  Behold,  all  ye  that  kindle 
a  lire,  that  compass  yourselves  about  with  sparks  ;  walk 
in  the  light  of  your  fire,  and  in  the  sparks  that  ye  have 
kindled.  This  shall  ye  have  of  mine  hand,  ye  shall  lie 
down  in  sorrow. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  xv.  1. 

AND  straightway  in  the  morning,  the  chief  priests 
held  a  consultation  v/ith  the  elders  and  scribes,  and 
the  whole  council,  and  bound  Jesus,  and  carried  him  away, 
and  delivered  him  to  Pilate.  And  Pilate  asked  him.  Art 
thou  the  King  of  the  Jews?  And  he  answering,  said  unto 
him.  Thou  sayest  it.  And  the  chief  priests  accused  him 
of  many  things  :  but  he  answered  nothing.  And  Pilate 
asked  him  again,  saying,  Answerest  thou  nothing  ?  be- 
hold how  many  things  they  witness  against  thee.  But  Je- 
sus yet  answered  nothing :  so  that  Pilate  marvelled.  Now 
at  that  feast  he  released  unto  them  one  prisoner,  whom- 
soever they  desired.  And  there  was  one  named  Barabbas, 
which  lay  bound  with  them  that  had  made  insurrection  with 
him,  who  had  committed  murder  in  the  insurrection.  And 
the  multitude  crying  aloud,  began  to  desire  him  to  do  as  he 
had  ever  done  unto  them.  But  Pilate  answered  them,  say- 
ing, Will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you  the  King  of  the  Jews  ? 
(For  he  knew  that  the  chief  priests  had  delivered  him  for 
envy.)  But  the  chief  priests  moved  the  people,  that  he 
should  rather  release  Barabbas  unto  them.  And  Pilate 
answered,  and  said  again  unto  them,  What  will  ye  then  that 
I  shall  do  unto  him  whom  ye  call  the  King  of  the  Jews*? 
And  they  cried  out  again,  Crucify  him.    Then  Pilate  said 


TUESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER.  ' 

unto  them,  Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done  ?  And  they  cried 
out  the  more  exceedingly,  Crucify  him.  And  so  Pilate, 
willing  to  content  the  people,  released  Barabbas  unto  them ; 
and  delivered  Jesus,  when  he  had  scourged  him,  to  be  cru- 
cified. And  the  soldiers  led  him  away  into  the  hall,  called 
Pretorium  ;  and  they  called  together  the  whole  band.  And 
they  cloathedhim  with  purple,  and  platted  a  crown  of  thorns, 
and  put  it  about  his  head,  and  began  to  salute  him.  Hail, 
King  of  the  Jews.  And  they  smote  him  on  the  head  with  a 
reed,  and  did  spit  upon  him,  and  bowing  their  knees  wor- 
shipped him.  And  when  they  had  mocked  him  they  took 
off  the  purple  from  him,  and  put  his  own  clothes  on  him, 
and  led  him  oiit  to  crucify  him.  And  they  compel  one  Simon, 
a  Cyrenian,  who  passed  by,  coming  out  of  the  country,  the 
father  of  Alexander  and  Rufus,  to  bear  his  cross.  And  they 
bring  him  unto  the  place  Golgotha,  which  is,  being  inter- 
preted, the  place  of  a  skull.  And  they  gave  him  to  drink 
wine  mingled  with  myrrh;  but  he  received  it  not.  And 
when  they  had  crucified  him,  they  parted  his  garments, 
casting  lots  upon  them,  what  every  man  should  take.  And 
it  was  the  third  hour,  and  they  crucified  him.  And  the  su- 
perscription of  his  accusation  was  written  over,  THE 
KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  And  with  him  they  crucify  two 
thieves ;  the  one  on  his  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  his 
left.  And  the  Scripture  was  fulfilled,  which  saith,  And  he 
was  numbered  with  the  transgressors.  And  they  that  passed 
by  railed  on  him,  wagging  their  heads,  and  saying.  Ah, 
thou  that  destroy  est  the  temple,  and  buildest  it  in  three  days, 
3ave  thyself,  and  come  down  from  the  cross.  Likewise  also  [ 
ihe  chief  priests  mocking,  said  among  themselves,  with  the' 
scribes.  He  saved  others,  himself  he  cannot  save.  Let 
Christ  the  King  of  Israel  descend  now  from  the  cross,  that 
we  may  see  and  believe.  And  they  that  were  crucified . 
with  him  reviled  him.  And  when  the  sixth  hour  was  come, 
there  was  darkness  over  the  whole  land,  until  the  ninth 
hour.  And  at  the  ninth  hour,  Jesus  cried  with  a  loud  voice, 
saying,  Eloi,  Eloi,  lama  sabacthani?  which  is,  being  inter- 
preted. My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  And 
some  of  them  that  stood  by,  when  they  heard  it,  said,  Be- 
hold, he  calleth  Elias.  And  one  ran  and  filled  a  spunge  full 
of  vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  him  to  drink,  say- 


WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

ing,  Let  alone;  let  us  see  whether  Elias  will  come  to  take 
him  down.  And  Jesus  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  and  gave 
up  the  ghost.  And  the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  twain, 
from  the  top  to  the  bottom.  And  when  the  Centurion,  which 
stood  over  against  him,  saw  that  he  so  cried  out,  and  gave 
up  the  ghost,  he  said.  Truly  this  man  was  the  Son  of  Grod. 

JVednesday  before  Easter, 
The  Epistle.    Heb.  ix.    16. 

WHERE  a  testament  is,  there  must  also  of  neces- 
sity be  the  death  of  the  testator:  for  a  testament 
is  of  force  after  men  are  dead;  otherwise  it  is  of  no  strength 
at  all,  whilst  the  testator  liveth.  Whereupon,  neither  the 
first  testament  was  dedicated  without  blood.  For  when 
Moses  had  spoken  every  precept  to  all  the  people,  accord- 
ing to  the  law,  he  took  the  blood  of  calves  and  of  goats, 
with  water,  and  scarlet  wool,  and  hyssop,  and  sprinkled 
both  the  book,  and  all  the  people,  saying.  This  is  the  blood 
of  the  testament  which  God  hath  enjoined  unto  you.  More- 
over, he  sprinkled  likewise  with  blood  both  the  tabernacle, 
and  all  the  vessels  of  the  ministry.  And  almost  all  things 
are  by  the  law  purged  with  blood;  and  without  shedding 
of  blood  is  no  remission.  It  was  therefore  necessary  that 
the  patterns  of  things  in  the  heavens  should  be  purified  with 
these ;  but  the  heavenly  things  themselves  with  better  sacri- 
fices than  these.  For  Christ  is  not  entered  into  the  holy 
places  made  with  hands,  which  are  the  figures  of  the  true  ; 
but  into  heaven  itself,  now  to  appear  in  the  presence  of  Gpd 
for  us:  nor  yet  that  he  should  offer  himself  often,  as  the 
high  priest  entereth  into  the  holy  place  every  year  with 
blood  of  others :  (for  then  must  he  often  have  suffered  since 
the  foundation  of  the  world)  but  now  once,  in  the  end  of 
the  world,  hath  he  appeared  to  put  away  sin  by  the  sacrifice 
of  himself.  And  as  it  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die, 
but  after  this  the  judgment:  so  Christ  was  once  offered  to 
bear  the  sins  of  many ;  and  unto  them  that  look  for  him 
shall  he  appear  the  second  time,  without  sin,  unto  salvation. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxii.  1. 

NOW  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  drew  nigh,  which 
is  called  the  Passover.    And  the  chief  priests  and 
scribes  sought  how  they  might  kill  him ;  for  they  feared  the 


WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTET" 

■^|JCbple:'  Then  entered  Satan  into  Judas,  surnamedls- 
cariot,  being  of  the  number  of  the  twelve.  And  he  went 
his  way,  and  communed  with  the  chief  priests  and  cap- 
tains how  he  might  betray  him  unto  them.  And  they  were 
:glad,  and  covenanted  to  give  him  money.  And  he  promis- 
ed, and  sought  opportunity  to  betray  him  unto  them  in  the 
absence  of  the  muhitude.  Then  came  the  day  of  unleaven- 
ed bread,  when  the  passover  must  be  killed.  And  he  sent 
Peter  and  John,  saying,  Go,  and  prepare  us  the  passover, 
that  we  may  eat.  And  they  said  unto  him,  where  wilt  thou 
that  we  prepare?  And  he  said  unto  them.  Behold,  when  ye 
are  entered  into  the  city,  there  shall  a  man  meet  you  bear- 
ing a  pitcher  of  water  j  follow  him  into  the  house  where 
he  entereth  in.  And  ye  shall  say  unto  the  good-man  of 
the  house,  The  Master  saith  unto  thee,  Where  is  the  guest- 
chamber,  where  I  shall  eat  the  passover  with  my  disciples? 
And  he  shall  show  you  a  large  upper  room  furnished: 
there  make  ready.  And  they  went  and  found  as  he  had 
said  unto  them;  and  they  made  ready  the  passover.  And 
when  the  hour  was  come,  he  sat  down,  and  the  twelve 
Apostles  with  him.  And  he  said  unto  them.  With  desire 
I  have  desired  to  eat  this  passover  with  you  before  I  suffer. 
For  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  any  more  eat  thereof,  until 
it  be  fulfilled  in  the  kingdom  of  God.  And  he  took  the 
cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  said.  Take  this,  and  divide  it 
among  yourselves.  For  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  drink  of 
the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the  kingdom  of  God  shall  come. 
And  he  took  bread,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake  h,  and  gave 
unto  them,  saying.  This  is  my  body,  which  is  given  for 
you:  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  Likewise  also  the  cup 
after  supper,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  Testament  in  my 
blood,  which  is  shed  for  you.  But  behold,  the  hand  of  him 
that  betrayeth  me  is  with  me  on  the  table.  And  truly  the 
Son  of  man  goeth  as  it  was  determined ;  but  woe  unto  that 
man  by  whom  he  is  betrayed.  And  they  began  to  enquire 
among  themselves,  which  of  them  it  was  that  should  do  this 
thing.  And  there  was  also  a  strife  among  them,  which  of 
them  should  be  accounted  the  greatest.  And  he  said  unto 
them.  The  kings  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over 
them ;  and  they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them  are  call- 
edbenefactors.  But  ye  shall  not  be  so :  but  he  that  is  great- 

K 


WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER: 

est  among  you,  let  him  be  as  the  younger ;  and  he  that  is 
chief,  as  he  that  doth  serve.  For  whether  is  greater,  he 
that  sittcth  at  meat,  or  he  that  serveth  ?  is  not  he  that  sitteth 
at  meat  ?  But  I  am  among  you  as  he  that  serveth.  Ye  are 
they  which  have  continued  with  me  in  my  temptations. 
And  I  appoint  unto  you  a  kingdom,  as  my  Father  hath  ap- 
pointed unto  me :  that  ye  may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table  in 
my  kingdom,  and  sit  on  thrones,  judging  the  twelve  tribes 
of  Israel.  And  the  Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Sa- 
tan hath  desired  to  have  you,  that  he  may  sift  you  as 
wheat:  but  I  have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy  faith  fail  not; 
and  when  thou  art  converted,  strengthen  thy  brethren. 
And  he  said  unto  him.  Lord,  I  am  ready  to  go  with  thee 
both  into  prison  and  to  death.  And  he  said,  I  tell  thee,  Pe- 
ter, the  cock  shall  not  crow  this  day,  before  that  thou  shalt 
thrice  deny  that  thou  knowest  me.  And  he  said  unto  them, 
When  I  sent  you  without  purse,  and  scrip,  and  shoes, 
lacked  ye  any  thing  ?  And  they  said.  Nothing.  Then  said 
he  unto  them.  But  now  he  that  hath  a  purse,  let  him  take 
it,  and  likewise  his  scrip :  and  he  that  hath  no  sword,  let 
him  sell  his  garment  and  buy  one.  For  I  say  unto  you, 
that  this  that  is  written  must  yet  be  accomplished  in  me. 
And  he  was  reckoned  among  the  transgressors:  for  the 
things  concerning  me  have  an  end.  And  they  said,  Lord, 
behold,  here  are  two  swords.  And  he  said  unto  them.  It 
is  enough.  And  he  came  out,  and  went,  as  he  was  wont, 
to  the  mount  of  Olives;  and  his  disciples  also  followed  him. 
And  when  he  was  at  the  place,  he  said  unto  them.  Pray 
that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation.  And  he  was  withdrawn 
from  them  about  a  stone's  cast,  and  kneeled  down,  and 
prayed,  saying.  Father,  if  thou  be  willing,  remove  this  cup 
from  me  :  nevertheless,  not  my  will,  but  thine  be  done. 
And  there  appeared  an  angel  unto  him  from  heaven, 
strengthening  him.  And  being  in  an  agony,  he  prayed 
more  earnestly ;  and  his  sweat  was  as  it  were  great  drops 
of  blood  falhng  down  to  the  ground.  And  when  he  rose 
up  from  prayer,. and  was  come  to  his  disciples,  he  found 
them  sleeping  for  sorrow ;  and  said  unto  them,  Wliy  sleep 
ye?  rise  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation.  And  while 
lie  yet  spake,  behold,  a  multitude,  and  he  that  was  called 
Judas,  one  of  the  twelve,  went  before  them,  and  drew  near 


WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

unto  Jesus  to  kiss  him.  But  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Judas, 
betrayest  thou  the  Son  of  man  with  a  kiss?  When  they 
which  were  about  him  saw  what  would  follow,  they  said 
unto  him,  Lord,  shall  we  smite  with  the  sword?  And  one 
of  them  smote  the  servant  of  the  high  priest,  and  cut  off 
his  right  ear.  And  Jesus  answered  and  said.  Suffer  ye  thus- 
far.  And  he  touched  his  ear,  and  healed  him.  Then  Je- 
sus said  unto  the  chief  priests  and  captains  of  the  temple, 
and  the  elders  which  were  come  to  him,  Be  ye  come  out 
as  against  a  thief,  with  swords  and  staves  ?  When  I  was 
daily  witli  you  in  the  temple,  ye  stretched  forth  no  hands 
against  me :  but  this  is  your  hour,  and  the  power  of  dark- 
ness. Then  took  they  him,  and  led  him,  and  brought  him 
into  the  high  priest's  house.  And  Peter  followed  afar  off. 
And  when  they  had  kindled  a  fire  in  the  midst  of  the  hall, 
and  were  set  down  together,  Peter  sat  down  among  them. 
But  a  certain  maid  beheld  him,  as  he  sat  by  the  fire,  and 
earnestly  looked  upon  him,  and  said.  This  man  was  also 
with  him.  And  he  denied  him,  saying.  Woman,  I  know 
him  not.  And  after  a  little  while  another  saw  him,  and  said, 
Thou  art  also  of  them.  And  Peier  said,  Man,  I  am  not. 
And  about  the  space  of  one  hour  after,  another  confidently 
affirmed,  saying.  Of  a  truth,  this  fellow  also  was  with  him; 
for  he  is. a  Galilean.  And  Peter  said,  Man,  I  know  not 
what  thou  sayest.  And  immediately,  while  he  yet  spake, 
the  cock  crew.  And  the  Lord  turned,  and  looked  upon 
Peter ;  and  Peter  remembered  the  word  of  the  Lord,  how 
he  had  said  unto  him,  Before  the  cock  crow,  thou  shalt 
deny  me  thrice.  And  Peter  went  out  and  wept  bitterly. 
And  the  men  that  held  Jesus,  mocked  him,  and  smote 
him.  And  when  they  had  blindfolded  him,  they  struck 
him  on  the  face,  and  asked  him,  saying,  Prophesy,  who  is 
it  that  smote  thee  ?  And  many  other  things  blasphemously 
spake  they  against  him.  And,  as  soon  as  it  was  day,  the 
elders  of  the  people,  and  the  chief  priests,  and  the  scribes 
came  together,  and  led  him  into  their  council,  saying.  Art 
thou  the  Christ  ?  Tell  us.  And  he  said  unto  them.  If  I 
tell  you,  ye  will  not  believe.  And  if  I  also  ask  you,  ye  will 
not  answer  me,  nor  let  me  go.  Hereafter  shall  the  Son  of 
Man  sit  on  the  right  hand  of  the  power  of  God.  Then 
said  they  all,  Art  thou  then  the  Son  of  God?  And  he  said 


THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

unto  them,  Ye  say  that  I  am.  And  they  said,  What  need 
we  any  further  witness?  for  we  ourselves  have  heard  of" 
his  own  mouth.  , 

Thursday  before  Easter.  * 

The  Epistle.   iCor.  xi.  17. 

IN  this  that  I  declare  unto  you,  I  praise  you  not;  that 
you  come  together  not  for  the  better,  but  for  the  worse. 
For  first  of  all,  when  ye  come  together  in  the  Church,  I 
hear  that  there  be  divisions  among  you;  and  I  partly  be- 
lieve it.    For  there  must  be  also  heresies  among  you,  that 
they  which  are  approved  may  be  made  manifest  amongyou. 
When  ye  come  together  therefore  into  one  place,  this  is 
not  to  eat  the  Lord's  Supper.     For,  in  eating,  every  one 
taketh  before  other  his  own  supper :  and  one  is  hungry, 
and  another  is  drunken.     What,  have  ye  not  houses  to 
eat  and  to  drink  in?  or  despise  ye  the  church  of  God,  and 
shaiie  them  that  have  not  ?  What  shall  I  say  to  you  ?  shall 
I  praise  you  in  this  ?  I  praise  you  not.    For  I  have  recei- 
ved of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  delivered  unto  you.  That, 
the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed, 
took  bread;  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it, 
and  said,  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  broken  for 
you :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.    After  the  same  man- 
ner also  he  look  the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying. 
This  cup  is  the  new  Testament  in  my  blood :  this  do  ye, 
as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.     For  as  often 
as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye  do  show  the 
Lord's  death  till  he  come.    Wherefore,  whosoever  shall 
eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup  of  the  Lord  unworthily, 
shall  be  guilty  of  the  body  and  blood  of  the  Lord.    But 
let  a  man  examine  himself,  and  so  let  him  eat  of  that  bread, 
and  drink  of  that  cup.    For  he  that  eateth  and  drinketh 
unworthily,  eateth  and  drinketh  damnation  to  himself,  not 
discerning  the  Loi'd's  body.  For  this  cause  many  are  weak 
and  sickly  amongyou,  and  many  sleep.    For  if  we  would 
judge  ourselves,  we  should  not  be  judged.  But  when  we 
are  judged,  we  are  chastened  of  the  Lord,  that  we  should 
not  be  condemned  with  the  world.  Wherefore,  my  breth- 
ren, when  ye  come  together  to  eat,  tarry  one  for  another. 
And  if  any  man  hunger,  let  him  eat  at  home ;  that  ye 


THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

come  not  together  unto  condemnation.  And  the  rest  will  I 
set  in  order  when  I  come. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiii.  1. 

THE  whole  multitude  of  them  arose,  and  led  him 
unto  Pilate.  And  they  began  to  accuse   him,  say- 
ing, We  found  this  fellow  perverting  the  nation,  and  for- 
bidding to  give  tribute  to  Csesar,  saying,  that  he  himself  is 
Christ  a  king.    And  Pilate  asked  him,  saying,  Art  thou  the 
king  of  the  Jews  ?  and  he  answered  him,  and  said,  Thou 
say  est  it.    Then  said  Pilate  to  the  chief  priests  and  to  the 
people,  I  find  no  fault  in  this  man.     And  they  were  the 
more  fierce,  saying,  He  stirreth  up  the  people,  teaching 
throughout  all  Jewry,  beginning  from  Galilee  to  this  place. 
When  Pilate  heard  of  Galilee,  he  asked  whether  the  man 
were  a  Galilean.     And  as  soon  as  he  knew  that  he  be- 
longed unto  Herod's  jurisdiction,  he  sent  him  to  Herod, 
who  himself  was  also  at  Jer,usalem  at  that  time.  And  when 
Herod  saw  Jesus,  he  was  exceeding  glad ;  for  he  was  de- 
sirous to  see  him  of  a  long  season,  because  he  had  heard 
many  things  of  him ;  and  he  hoped  to  have  seen  some  mira- 
cle done  by  him.    Then  he  questioned  with  him  in  many 
words ;  but  he  answered  him  nothing.  And  the  chief  priests 
and  scribes  stood  and  vehemently  accused  him.    And  He- 
rod with  his  men  of  war,  set  him  at  nought,  and  mocked 
him,  and  arrayed  him  in  a  gorgeous  robe,  and  sent  him 
again  to  Pilate.    And  the  same  day  Pilate  and  Herod  were 
made  friends  together;  for  before,  they  were  at  enmity  be* 
.  tween  themselves.  And  Pilate,  when  he  had  called  together 
the  chief  priests,  and  the  rulers,  and  the  people,  said  unto 
them.  Ye  have  brought  this  man  unto  me,  as  one  that  per- 
verteth  the  people :  and  behold,  I  having  examined  him, 
before  you,  have  found  no  fault  in  this  man,  touching  those 
things  whereof  ye  accuse  him  :  No,  nor  yet  Herod :  for  I 
sent  you  to  him ;  and  lo,  nothing  worthy  of  death  is  done 
unto  him.    I  will  therefore  chastise  him,  and  release  him. 
(For  of  necessity  he  must  release  one  unto  them  at  the 
feast.)   And  they  cried  out  all  at  once,  saying.  Away  with 
this  man,  and  release  unto  us  Barabbas :  (who  for  a  cer- 
tain sedition  made  in  the  city,  and  for  murder,  was  cast  into 
prison.)    Pilate,  therefore,  willing  to  release  Jesus,  spake 
again  to  them.  But  they  cried,  saying.  Crucify  him,  crucify 


THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

him.  And  he  said  unto  them  the  third  time,  Why,  what 
evil  hath  he  done  ?  I  have  found  no  cause  of  death  in  him  ; 
I  will  therefore  chastise  him,  and  let  him  go.  And  they 
were  instant  with  loud  voices,  requiring,  that  he  might  be 
crucified :  and  the  voices  of  them,  and  of  the  chief  priests, 
prevailed.  And  Pilate  gave  sentence  that  it  should  be  as 
they  required.  And  he  released  unto  them  him  that  for 
sedition  and  murder  was  cast  into  prison,  whom  they  had 
desired :  but  he  delivered  Jesus  to  their  will.  And  as  they 
led  him  away,  they  laid  hold  upon  one  Simon,  a  Cyrenian, 
coming  out  of  the  country,  and  on  him  they  laid  the  cross, 
that  he  might  bear  it  after  Jesus.  And  there  followed  him 
a  great  company  of  people,  and  of  women,  who  also  be- 
wailed and  lamented  him.  But  Jesus  turning  unto  them, 
said,  Daughters  of  Jerusalem,  weep  not  for  me,  but  weep 
lor  yourselves,  and  for  your  children.  For  behold,  the  days 
are  coming,  in  the  which  they  shall  say,  Blessed  are  the 
barren,  and  the  wombs  that  never  bare,  and  the  paps  which 
never  gave  suck.  Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the 
mountains.  Fall  on  us;  and  to  the  hills,  Cover  us.  For  if 
they  do  these  tilings  in  a  green  tree,  what  shall  be  done  in 
the  dry  ?  And  there  were  also  two  other,  malefactors,  led 
with  him  to  be  put  to  death.  And  when  they  were  come 
to  the  place  which  is  called  Calvary,  there  they  crucified 
him,  and  the  malefactors ;  one  on  the  right  hand,  and  the 
other  on  the  left.  Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them, 
for  they  know  not  what  they  do.  And  they  parted  his 
raiment,  and  cast  lot?.  And  the  people  stood  beholding:  ^ 
and  the  rulers  also  with  them  derided  him,  saying,  He  sav- 
ed others;  let  him  save  himself,  if  he  be  Christ  the  chosen 
of  God.  And  the  soldiers  also  mocked  him,  coming  to  him, 
and  offering  him  vinegar,  and  saying.  If  thou  be  the  king 
of  the  Jews,  save  thyself.  And  a  superscription  also  was 
written  over  him  in  letters  of  Greek,  and  Latin,  and  He- 
brew, THIS  IS  THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  Ar;d  one 
of  the  malefactors,  which  were  hanged,  railed  on  him,  say- 
ing. If  thou  be  Christ,  save  thyself  and  us.  But  the  other 
answering,  rebuked  him,  saying.  Dost  not  thou  fear  God, 
seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condemnation  ?  And  we  indeed 
justly;  for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our  deeds:  but 
this  man  hath  done  nothing  amiss.  And  he  said  unto  Jesus, 


JI3Tc    GOOD  FRIDAY.     "  ' 

Lord,  remember  me  when  thou  comest  into  thy  kingdonr. 
And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  To  day 
shah  thou  be  with  me  in  Paradise.  And  it  was  about  the 
sixth  hour,  and  there  was  darkness  over  all  the  earth  until 
the  ninth  hour.  And  the  sun  was  darkened,  and  the  vail 
of  the  temple  was  rent  in  the  midst.  And  when  Jesus  had 
cried  with  a  loud  voice,  he  said.  Father,  into  thy  hands  I 
commend  my  spirit :  and  having  said  thus,  he  gave  up  the 
ghost.  Now  when  the  Centurion  saw  what  was  done,  he 
glorified  God,  saying.  Certainly  this  was  a  righteous  man. 
And  all  the  people  that  came  together  to  that  sight,  behold- 
ing the  things  that  were  done,  smote  their  breasts  and  re- 
turned. And  all  his  acquaintance,  and  the  women  that  fol- 
lowed him  from  Galilee,  stood  afar  off,  beholding  these 
things.  , 

Good  Friday. 

The  Collects. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  thee  graciously  to  be- 
hold this  thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
was  contented  to  be  betrayed,  and  given  up  into  the  hands 
of  wicked  men,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  who  now 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  by  whose  Spirit  the 
whole  body  of  the  Church  is  governed  and  sancti- 
fied; receive  our  supplications  and  prayers,  which  we  offer 
before  thee  for  all  estates  of  men  in  thy  holy  Church,  that 
every  member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry  may 
truly  and  godly  serve  thee,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.  Amen.  ^ 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  who  hast  made  all  men,  and  hatest 
nothing  that  thou  hast  made,  nor  desirest  the  death 
of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  be  converted  and 
live ;  have  mercy  upon  all  Jews,  Turks,  Infidels,  and  Here- 
ticks  ;  and  take  from  them  all  ignorance,  hardness  of  heart, 
and  contempt  of  thy  word;  and  so  fetch  them  home,  bless- 
ed Lord,  to  thy  flock,  that  they  may  be  saved  among  the 
remnant  of  the  true  Israehtes,  and  be  made  one  fold  un- 
der one  Shepherd,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Atnen. 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

The  Epistle.  Heb.  x.  1. 

THE  law  having  a  shadow  of  good  diings  to  come  and 
not  the  very  image  of  the  things,  can  never  with  those 
sacrifices  which  they  offered  year  by  year  continually, 
make  the  comers  thereunto  perfect.  For  then,  would  they 
not  have  ceased  to  be  offered  ?  because  that  the  worship- 
pers, once  purged,  should  have  had  no  more  conscience 
of  sins.  But  in  those  sacrifices  there  is  a  remembrance 
again  made  of  sins  every  year.  For  it  is  not  possible  that 
the  blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats  should  take  away  sins. 
Wherefore,  when  he  cometh  into  the  world,  he  saith.  Sacri- 
fice and  offering  thou  wouldest  not,  but  a  body  hast  thou 
prepared  me:  In  burnt  offerings  and  sacrifices  for  sin  thou 
hast  had  no  pleasure:  then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come  (in  the  vo- 
lume of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me)  to  do  thy  will,  O 
God.  Above,  v/hen  he  said.  Sacrifice,  and  offering,  and 
burnt-offerings,  and  offering  for  sin,  thou  wouldest  not, 
neither  hadst  pleasure  therein,  which  are  offered  by  the 
law;  Then  said  he,  Lo,  I  come  to  do  thy  will,  O  God.  He 
taketh  away  the  first,  that  he  may  establish  the  second.  By 
the  which  will  we  are  sanctified,  through  the  offering  of 
the  body  of  Jesus  Christ  once  for  all.  And  every  priest 
standeth  daily  ministering  and  offering  oftentimes  the  same 
sacrifices,  which  can  never  take  away  sins.  But  this  man, 
after  he  had  offered  one  sacrifice  for  sins,  for  ever  sat  down 
on  the  right  hand  of  God ;  from  henceforth  expecting  till 
his  enemies  be  made  his  footstool.  For  by  one  offering  he 
hath  perfected  for  ever  them  that  are  sanctified:  whereof 
the  Holy  Ghost  also  is  a  witness  to  us :  For  after  that  he 
had  said  before,  this  is  the  covenant  that  I  will  make  with 
them  after  those  days,  saith  the  Lord,  I  will  put  my  laws 
into  their  hearts,  and  in  their  minds  will  I  write  them ;  and 
their  sins  and  iniquities  will  I  remember  no  more.  Now, 
where  remission  of  these  is,  there  is  no  more  offering  for 
sin.  Having,  therefore,  brethren,  boldness  to  enter  into 
the  holiest  by  the  blood  of  Jesus,  by  a  new  and  living  way, 
which  he  hath  consecrated  for  us  through  the  vail,  that  is 
to  say,  his  flesh ;  and  having  an  high  priest  over  the  house 
of  God;  let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart,  in  full  assur- 
ance of  faith,  having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  con- 
science, and  our  bodies  washed  with  pure  water.    Let  us 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

hold  fast  the  profession  of  our  faith,  without  wavering; 
^(for  he  is  faithful  that  promised ;)  and  let  us  consider  one 
another  to  provoke  unto  love,  and  to  good  works ;  not  for- 
saking the  assembling  of  ourselves  together,  as  the  man- 
ner of  some  is ;  but  exhorting  one  another:  and  so  much  the 
more,  as  ye  see  the  day  approaching. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xix.  1, 

PILATE  therefore  took  Jesus,  and  scourged  him. 
And  the  soldiers  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  and  put 
it  on  his  head,  and  they  put  on  him  a  purple  robe,  and 
said.  Hail,  King  of  the  Jews !  and  they  smote  him  whh 
'•their  hands.  Pilate  therefore  went  forth  again,  and  saith 
unto  them,  Behold,  I  bring  him  forth  to  you,  that  ye  may 
know  that  I  find  no  fault  in  him.  Then  came  Jesus  forth, 
wearing  the  crown  of  thorns,  and  the  purple  robe.  And 
-Pilate  saith  unto  them.  Behold  the  man.  When  the  chief 
priests  therefore  and  officers  saw  him,  they  cried  out,  say- 
ing. Crucify  him,  crucify  him.  Pilate  saith  unto  them, 
Take  ye  him,  and  crucify  him;  for  I  find  no  fault  in  him. 
The  Jews  answered  him,  we  have  a  law,  and  by  our  law 
he  ought  to  die,  because  he  made  himself  the  Son  of  God. 
When  Pilate  therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  was  the  more 
afraid;  and  went  again  into  the  judgment-hall,  and  saith 
unto  Jesus,  Whence  art  thou?  But  Jesus  gave  him  no  an- 
swer. Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him,  Speakest  thou  not  unto 
me  ?  Knowest  thou  not  that  I  have  power  to  crucify  thee, 
and  have  power  to  release  thee  ?  Jesus  answered,  Thou 
couldest  have  no  power  at  all  against  me,  except  it  were 
given  thee  from  above ;  therefore  he  that  delivered  me  unto 
thee  hath  the  greater  sin.  And  from  thenceforth  Pilate 
sought  to  release  him ;  but  the  Jews  cried  out,  saying.  If 
thou  let  this  man  go,  thou  artnot  Csesar's  friend :  Whoso- 
ever maketh  himself  a  king,  speaketh  against  Caisar.  When 
Pilate  therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  brought  Jesus  forth, 
and  sat  down  in  the  judgment-seat,  in  a  place  that  is  called 
the  pavement,  but  in  the  Hebrew,  Gabbatha.  And  h  was 
■  the  preparation  of  the  Passover,  and  about  the  sixth  hour : 
and  he  saith  unto  the  Jews,  Behold  your  King.  But  they 
cried  out,  Away  with  him,  away  with  him,  crucify  him.  Pi- 
late saith  unto  them,  Shall  I  crucify  your  King?  The  chief 
:prie&ts  answered,  We  have  no  king  but  Csssar.    Then  de- 

L 


GOOD  TRIDAY. 

livered  he  him  therefore  unto  them  to  be  crucified:  and 
they  took  Jesus,  and  led  him  away.  And  he,  bearing  his 
cross,  went  forth  into  a  place  called  the  place  of  a  skull, 
which  is  called  in  the  Hebrew,  Golgotha;  where  they  cru- 
cified him,  and  two  other  with  him,  on  either  side  one,  and 
Jesus  in  the  midst.  And  Pilate  wrote  a  title  and  put  it  on 
the  cross;  and  the  writing  was,  JESUS  OF  NAZARETH 
THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  This  title  then  read  many 
of  the  Jews;  for  the  place  where  Jesus  was  crucified  was 
nigh  to  the  city ;  and  it  was  written  in  Hebrew,  and  Greek, 
and  Latin.  Then  said  the  chief  priests  of  the  Jews  to  Pi- 
late, Write  not,  the  King  of  the  Jews;  but  that  he  said,  I 
am  the  King  of  the  Jews.  Pilate  answered.  What  I  have 
written,  I  have  written.  Then  the  soldiers,  when  they  had 
crucified  Jesus,  took  his  garments,  (and  made  four  parts, 
to  every  soldier  a  part)  and  also  his  coat:  now  the  coat  was 
without  seam,  woven  from  the  top  throughout.  They  said 
therefore  among  themselves,  Let  us  not  rend  it,  but  cast  lots 
for  it,  whose  it  shall  be  :  that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfill- 
ed, which  saith,  They  parted  my  raiment  among  them,  and 
for  my  vesture  they  did  cast  lots.  These  things  therefore 
the  soldiers  did.  Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  i 
his  mother,  and  his  mother's  sister,  Mary  the  wife  of  Cleo- 
phas,  and  Mary  Magdalene.  When  Jesus  therefore  gaw 
his  mother,  and  the  disciple  standing  by,  whom  he  loved, 
he  saith  unto  his  mother.  Woman,  behold  thy  son.  Then 
saith  he  to  the  disciple.  Behold  thy  mother.  And  from  that 
hour  that  disciple  took  her  unto  his  own  home.  After 
this,  Jesus  knowing  that  all  things  were  now  accomplished, 
that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  saith,  I  thirst.  Now 
there  was  set  a  vessel  full  of  vinegar :  and  they  filled  a 
spunge  with  vinegar,  and  put  it  upon  hyssop,  and  put  it  to 
his  mouth.  When  Jesus  therefore  had  received  the  vine- 
gar, he  said,  It  is  finished :  and  he  bowed  his  head,  and 
gave  up  the  ghost.  The  Jews  therefore,  because  it  was 
the  preparation,  that  the  bodies  should  not  remain  upon 
the  cross  on  the  sabbath-day,  (for  that  sabbath-day  was  an 
high  day)  besought  Pilate  that  their  legs  might  be  broken, 
and  that  they  might  be  taken  away.  Then  came  the  sol- 
diers and  brake  the  legs  of  the  first,  and  of  the  other  which 
was  crucified  with  him.  But  when  they  came  to  Jesus,  and 


EASTER-EVEN. 

saw  that  he  was  dead  already,  they  brake  not  his  legs.  But 
one  of  the  soldiers  with  a  spear  pierced  his  side,  and  forth- 
with came  thereout  blood  and  water.  And  he  that  saw  it 
bare  record,  and  his  record  is  true  :  and  he  knoweth  that  he 
saith  true,  that  ye  might  believe.  For  these  things  were 
done,  that  the  Scripture  should  be  fulfilled,  A  bone  of  him 
shall  not  be  broken.  And  again,  another  scripture  saith, 
They  shall  look  on  him  whom  they  pierced. 

Easter-Eva2. 
The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  that  as  we  are  baptized  into  the  death 
of  thy  blessed  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  so  by 
continual  mortifying  our  corrupt  affections,  we  may  be 
buried  with  him;  and  that  through  the  grave  and  gate  of 
death  we  may  pass  to  our  joyful  resurrection,  for  his  me- 
rits, who  died,  and  was  buried,  and  rose  again  for  us,  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle,  1  St.  Peter  iii.  17. 

IT  is  better,  if  the  will  of  God  be  so,  that  ye  suffer  for 
well-doing,  than  for  evil-doing.  For  Christ  also  hath 
once  suffered  lor  sins,  the  just  for  the  unjust  (that  he 
might  bring  vis  to  God)  being  put  to  death  in  the  flesh, 
but  quickened  by  the  spirit :  by  which  also  he  went  and 
preached' unto  the  spirits  in  prison;  which  sometime  were 
disobedient,  when  once  the  long-suffering  of  God  waited 
in  the  days  of  Noah,  while  the  ark  was  a  preparing ; 
wherein  few,  that  is,  eight  souls,  were  saved  by  water. 
The  like  figure  whereunto,  even  Baptism,  doth  also  now 
save  us  (not  the  putting  away  the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but 
the  answer  of  a  good  conscience  towards  God)  by  the  re- 
surrection of  Jesus  Christ:  Who  is  gone  into  heaven, 
and  is  on  the  right  hand  of  God ;  angels,  and  authorities, 
and  powers,  being  made  subject  unto  him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matdi.  xxvii.  57. 

WHEN  the  even  was  come,  there  came  a  rich  man 
of  Arimathea,  named  Joseph,  who  also  himself 
was  Jesus'  disciple  :  He  went  to  Pilate,  and  begged  the 
body  of  Jesus.  Then  Pilate  commanded  the  body  to  be 
delivered.  And  when  Joseph  had  taken  the  body,  he  wrap- 
ped it  in  a  clean  linen  cloth,  and  laid  it  in  his  own  new  tomb, 


EASTER-DAY. 

which  he  had  hewn  out  in  the  rock;  and  he  rolled  a  great 
stone  to  the  door  of  the  sepulchre,  and  departed.  And 
there  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  the  other  Mary,  sitting 
over  against  the  sepulchre.  Now  the  next  day  that  followed 
the  day  of  the  preparation,  the  chief  priests  and  Pharisees 
came  together  unto  Pilate,  saying.  Sir,  we  remember  that 
that  deceiver  said,  while  he  was  yet  alive.  After  three  days 
I  will  rise  again.  Command  therefore  that  the  sepulchre 
be  made  sure  until  the  third  day,  lest  his  disciples  come  by 
night,  and  steal  him  away,  and  say  unto  the  people.  He  is 
risen  from  the  dead ;  so  the  last  error  shall  be  worse  than 
the  first.  Pilate  said  unto  them.  Ye  have  a  watch;  go  your 
way,  make  it  as  sure  as  you  can.  So  they  went  and  made 
the  sepulchre  sure,  sealing  the  stone,  and  setting  a  watch. 

Easter-day, 

•|f  At  Morning  Prayer^  instead  of  the  Psalm  (O  come  let  us 

sing,  &c.)  these  Anthems  shall  be  su?jg  or  said. 

CHRIST  our  passover  is  sacrificed  for  us;  therefore 
let  us  keep  the  feast; 
Not  with  the  old  leaven,  neither  with  the  lea\nen  of  ma- 
lice and  wickedness;  but  with  the  unleavened  bread  of 
sincerity  and  truth.   1  Cor.  v.  7. 

CHRIST  being  raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more; 
death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  him. 
For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin  once ;  but  in  that 
he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God. 

Likewise  reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed 
unto  sin;  but  alive  unto  God  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Ro7?i.  vi.  9. 

CHRIST  is  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first 
fruits  of  them  that  slept. 
For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead. 

For  as  in  Adam  all  die ;  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made 
alive.   1  Cor.  zv.  20. 

The  Collect. 

AI^MIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine  only  begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened 
unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life;  we  humbly  beseech 
thee,  that  as,  by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us,  thou  dost 


MONDAY  IN  EASTER-WEEK. 

put  into  our  minds  good  desires;  so  by  thy  continual  help 
we  may  bring  the  same  to  good  effect,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  witl-iout  end.  Ameji, 
The  Epistle.  Col.  iii.  1. 

IF  ye  then  be  risen  with  Christ,  seek  those  things  which 
are  above,  where  Christ  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of 
God.  Set  your  affection  on  things  above,  not  on  things 
on  the  earth:  For  ye  are  dead,  and  your  life  is  hid  with 
Christ  in  God.  When  Christ,  who  is  our  life,  shall  ap- 
pear, then  shall  ye  also  appear  with  him  in  glory.  Mortify 
therefore  your  members  which  are  upon  the  earth;  forni- 
cation, uncleanness,  inordinate  affection,  evil  concupis- 
cence, and  covetousness,  which  is  idolatry:  for  which 
things  sake  the  wrath  of  God  cometh  on  the  children  of 
disobedience.  In  the  which  ye  also  walked  sometime, 
when  ye  lived  in  them. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xx.  1. 

THE  first  day  of  the  week  cometh  Mary  Magdalene 
early,  when  it  was  yet  dark,  unto  the  sepulchre,  and 
seeth  the  stone  taken  away  from  the  sepulchre.  Then  she 
runneth  and  cometh  to  Simon  Peter,  and  to  the  other  disci- 
ple whom  Jesus  loved,  and  saith  unto  them,  They  have 
taken  away  the  Lord  out  of  the  sepulchre,  and  we  know 
not  where  they  have  laid  him.  Peter  therefore  went  forth, 
and  that  other  disciple,  and  came  to  the  sepulchre.  So 
they  ran  both  together;  and  the  other  disciple  did  out  run 
Peter,  and  came  first  to  the  sepulchre ;  and  he,  stooping 
down  and  looking  in,  saw  the  linen  clothes  lying,  yet  went 
he  not  in.  Then  cometh  Simon  Peter  following  him,  and 
went  into  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth  the  linen  clothes  lie; 
and  the  napkin  that  was  about  his  head  not  lying  with  the 
linen  clothes,  but  wrapped  together  in  a  place  by  itself. 
Then  went  in  also  that  other  disciple  which  came  first  to 
the  sepulchre,  and  he  saw,  and  believed.  For  as  yet  they 
knew  not  the  Scripture,  that  he  must  rise  again  from  the 
dead.  Then  the  disciples  went  away  again  unto  their  own 
home.  ■ 

Monday  in  Easter-TFeek, 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine  only  begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  un- 


MONDAY  IN  EASTER-WEEK. 

to  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life;  we  humbly  beseech  thee, 
that  as,  by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us,  thou  dost  put 
into  our  minds  good  desires;  so  by  thy  continual  help  we 
may  bring  the  same  to  good  effect,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord;  who  livethand  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.   Acts  x.  34. 

PETER  opened  his  mouth,  and  said.  Of  a  truth  I  per- 
ceive that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons :  but  in  every 
nation  he  that  feareth  him  and  worketh  righteousness,  is 
accepted  with  him.  The  word  which  God  sent  unto  the 
children  of  Israel,  preaching  peace  by  Jesus  Christ :  (he 
is  Lord  of  all:)  That  word,  I  say,  ye  know,  which  was 
published  throughout  all  Judea,  and  began  from  Galilee, 
after  the  baptism  which  John  preached:  How  God  anointed 
Jesus  of  Nazareth  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  with  power; 
who  went  about  doing  good,  and  healing  all  that  were  op- 
pressed of  the  devil:  for  God  was  with  him.  And  wc  are 
witnesses  of  all  things  which  he  did,  both  in  the  land  of  the 
Jews,  and  in  Jerusalem;  whom  they  slew,  and  hanged  on 
a  tree.  Him  God  raised  up  the  third  day,  and  showed  him 
openly;  not  to  all  the  people,  but  unto  witnesses  chosen 
before  of  God,  even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with  him 
after  he  rose  from  the  dead.  And  he  commanded  us  to  preach 
unto  the  people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  who  was  ordained 
of  God  to  be  tlie  judge  of  quick  and  dead.  To  him  give  all 
the  prophets  witness,  that  through  his  name,  whosoever  be- 
licveth  in  him,  shall  receive  remission  of  sins. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiv.  13. 

BEHOLD,  two  of  his  disciples  went  that  same  day  to  a 
village  called  Emmaus,  which  was  from  Jerusalem 
about  threescore  furlongs.  And  they  talked  together  of  all 
these  things  which  had  happened.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that  while  they  communed  together,  and  reasoned,  Jesus 
himself  drew  near,  and  went  with  them.  But  their  eyes 
were  holden,  that  they  should  not  know  liim.  And  he  said 
unto  them,  What  manner  of  communications  are  these  that 
ye  have  one  to  another,  as  ye  walk,  and  are  sad  ?  And  one 
of  them,  whose  name  was  Cleopas,  answering,  said  unto 
him.  Art  thou  only  a  stranger  in  Jerusalem,  and  hast  not 
known  the  things  which  are  come  to  pass  there  in  these 


'  TUESDAY  IN  EASTER-WEEK. 

days  ?    And  he  said  unto  them,  What  things?    And  they 
said  unto  him,  Concerning  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  who  was 
a  prophet  mighty  in  deed  and  word,  before  God  and  all 
the  people :  And  how  the  chief  priests  and  our  rulers  deli- 
vered him  to  be  condemned  to  death,  and  have  crucified 
him.  But  we  trusted  that  it  had  been  he,  who  should  have 
redeemed  Israel:    and  beside  all  this,  to  day  is  the  third 
day  since  these  things  were  done.     Yea,    and  certain  wo- 
men also  of  our  company  made  us  astonished,  who  were 
early  at  the  sepulchre ;  and  when  they  found  not  his  body, 
they  came,    saying,  that  they  had  also   seen  a  vision  of 
angels,  which  said  that  he  was  alive.     And  certain  of  them 
who  were  with  us  went  to  the  sepulchre,  and  found  it  even 
so  as  the  women  had  said;  but  him  they  saw  not.  Then 
he  said  unto  them,  O  fools,  and  slow  of  heart  to  believe  all 
that  the  prophets  have  spoken!  ought  not  Christ  to  have 
suffered  these  things,  and  to  enter  into  his  glory  ?  And  be- 
ginning at  Moses  and  all  the  prophets,  he  expounded  unto 
them  in  all  the  Scriptures,  the  things  concerning  himself. 
And  they  drew  nigh  unto  the  village  whither  they  went: 
and  he  made  as  though  he  would  have  gone  further:  But 
they  constrained  him,  saying,  abide  with  us;  for  it  is  to- 
wards evening,  and  the  day  is  far  spent.    And  he  went  in 
to  tarry  with  them.    And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  sat  at  meat 
with  them,  he  took  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and  brake,  and 
gave  to  them.    And  their  eyes  were  opened,  and  they  knew 
him,  and  he  vanished  out  of  their  sight.     And  they  said 
one  to  another.  Did  notour  heart  burn  within  us,  while  he 
talked  with  us  by  the  way,  and  while  he  opened  to  us  the 
Scriptures  ?  And  they  rose  up  the  same  hour,  and  returned 
to  Jerusalem,  and  found  the  eleven  gathered  together,  and 
them  that  were  with  them,  saying.  The  Lord  is  risen  in- 
deed, and  hath  appeared  unto  Simon.    And  they  told  what 
things  were  done  in  the  way,  and  how  he  was  known  ot 
them  in  breaking  of  bread. 

Tuesday  i?i  Easter-JFeek, 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  through  thine  only  begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened 
unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  hfe;  we  humbly  beseech 


^^^-  TUESDAY  mEASTER-WEEK. 

thee,  that  as,  by  thy  special  grace  preventing- us,  tliou  dost 
put  irrto  our  minds  good  desires;  so  by  thy  continual  help 
we  may  bring  the  same  to  good  effect,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord;  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  A?ne?i. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xiii.  26. 

MEN  and  brethren,  children  of  the  stock  of  Abraham, 
and  whosoever  among  you  feareth  God,  to  you  is 
the  word  of  this  salvation  sent.  For  they  that  dwell  at  Je- 
rusalem, and  their  rulers,  because  they  knew  him  not,  nor 
yet  the  voices  of  the  prophets  which  are  read  every  sab- 
bath-day, they  have  fulfilled  them  in  condemning  him. 
And  though  they  found  no  cause  of  death  in  him,  yet  de- 
sired they  Pilate  that  he  should  be  slain.  And  when  they 
had  fulfilled  all  that  was  written  of  him,  they  took  him 
down  from  the  tree,  and  laid  him  in  a  sepulchre.  But 
God  raised  him  from  the  dead :  And  he  was  seen  many 
days  of  them  which  came  up  with  him  from  Galilee  to  Je- 
laisalem,  who  are  his  witnesses  unto  the  people.  And  we 
declare  unto  you  glad  tidings,  how  that  the  promise  which 
was  made  unto  the  fathers,  God  hath  fulfilled  the  same 
unto  us  their  children,  in  that  he  hath  raised  up  Jesus 
again ;  as  it  is  also  written  in  die  second  Psalm,  Thou  art 
my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee.  And  as  concern- 
ing that  he  raised  him  up  from  the  dead,  now  no  more 
tb  retuiii  to  corruption,  he  said  on  this  wise,  I  will  give 
you  the  sure  mercies  of  David.  Wherefore  he  saith  also 
in  another  Psalm,  Thou  shalt  not  suffer  thine  holy  One  to 
see  corruption.  For  David,  after  he  had  served  his  own 
generation,  by  the  will  of  God,  fell  on  sleep,  and  was  laid 
unto  his  fiuhcrs,  and  saw  corruption :  But  he,  whom  God 
raised  again,  saw  no  corruption.  Be  it  known  unto  you 
therefore,  men  and  brethren,  that  through  this  man  i^s 
preaclicd  unto  you  the  forgiveness  of  sins:  And  by  him 
all  that  believe  are  justified  from  all  things,  from  which  ye 
could  not  be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses.  Beware,  there- 
fore, lest  that  come  upon  you  whicli  is  spoken  of  in  the  pro- 
phets, Behold,  ye  despisers,  and  wonder,  and  perish:  for 
1  work  a  work  in  your  days,  a  work  which  you  shall  in  no 
wrsc  believe,  though  a  man  declare  it  unto  you. 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiv.  36. 

JESUS  himself  stood  in  the  midst  of  them,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  But  they  were  terrified  and 
affrighted,  and  supposed  that  they  had  seen  a  spirit.  And 
he  said  unto  them,  Why  are  ye  troubled,  and  why  do 
thoughts  arise  in  your  hearts?  Behold  my  hands  and  my 
feet,  that  it  is  I  myself:  handle  me,  and  see ;  for  a  spirit 
hath  not  flesh  and  bones,  as  ye  see  me  have.  And  when  he 
had  thus  spoken,  he  showed  them  his  hands  and  his  feet. 
And  while  they  yet  believed  not  for  joy,  and  wondered,  he 
said  unto  them,  Have  ye  here  any  meat?  And  they  gave 
him  a  piece  of  a  broiled  fish,  and  of  an  honey-comb.  And 
he  took  it,  and  did  eat  before  them.  And  he  said  unto 
them,  These  are  the  words  which  I  spake  unto  you,  while 
I  was  yet  with  you,  that  all  things  must  be  fulfilled  which 
were  written  in  the  law  of  Moses,  and  in  the  Prophets, 
and  in  the  Psalms,  concerning  me.  Then  opened  he  their 
understanding,  that  they  might  understand  the  scriptures; 
and  said  unto  them,  thus  it  is  written,  and  thus  it  behoved 
Christ  to  suffer,  and  to  rise  from  the  dead  the  third  day ;  and 
that  repentance  and  remission  of  sins  should  be  preached 
in  his  name  among  all  nations,  beginning  at  Jerusalem. 
And  ye  are  witnesses  of  these  things. 

The  First  Sunday  after  Easter. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son 
to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for  our  justifica- 
tion; grant  us  so  to  put  away  the  leaven  of  malice  and 
wickedness,  that  we  may  alway  serve  thee  in  pureness  of 
living  and  truth,  through  the  merits  of  the  same  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen., 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  John  v.  4. 

WHATSOEVER  is  born  of  God,  overcometh  the 
world;  and  this  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the 
world,  even  our  faith.  Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the 
world,  but  he  that  belie veth  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God? 
This  is  he  that  came  by  water  and  blood,  even  Jesus  Christ; 
Hot  by  water  only,  but  by  water  and  blood :  And  it  is  the 
Spirit  that  beareth  witness,  because  the  Spirit  is  truth. 
For  there  ar^  three  that  bear  record  in  Heaven,  the  Father, 

M 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AETER  EASTER. 

the  Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  these  three  are  onCr 
And  there  are  three  that  bear  witness  in  the  earth,  the  spi- 
rit, and  the  water,  and  the  blood:  and  these  three  agree  in 
one.  If  we  receive  the  witness  of  men,  the  witness  of  God  is 
greater :  for  this  isthe  witness  of  God,  which  he  hath  testified 
of  his  Son.  He  that  belie  veth  on  the  Son  of  God,  hath  the  wit- 
ness in  himself:  he  that  believeth  not  God,  hath  made  him  a 
liar,  because  he  believeth  not  the  record  that  God  gave  to 
his  Son.  And  this  is  the  record,  that  God  hath  given  to  us 
eternal  life ;  and  this  life  is  in  his  Son.  He  that  hath  the  Son 
hath  life ;  and  he  that  hath  not  the  Son  hath  not  life, 
)  The  Gospel.   6*^  John  xx.  19. 

THE  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  fir&t  day  of  the 
week,  when  the  doors  were  shut,  where  the  disciples 
were  assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood 
in  the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  And 
when  he  had  so  said,  he  showed  unto  them  liis  hands  and 
his  side.  Then  were  the  disciples  glad  when  they  saw 
the  Lord.  Then  said  Jesus  to  them  again.  Peace  be  unto 
you:  As  my  Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you.  And 
when  he  had  said  this,  he  breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  Whose  soever  sins  ye 
remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them :  and  whose  soever  sins 
ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

The  Second  Sunday  after  Easter, 
T  The  Collect, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son  to 
be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and  also  an. en- 
sample  of  godly  life  ;  give  us  grace  tliat  we  may  always 
most  thankfully  receive  that  his  inestimable  benefit,  and 
also  daily  endeavour  ourselves  to  follow  the  blessed  steps 
of  his  most  holy  life,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lbrd.  Amen.  * 

'  f  The  Epistk.   1.  5'^  Pet.  ii.  19. 

THIS  is  thank-worthy,  if  a  man  for  conscience  toward 
God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  For  what 
glory  is  it,  if  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall 
take  it  patiently  ?  But  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer  for 
it,  ye  take  it  patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with  God.  For 
even  hereunto  were  yc  called  j  because  Christ  also  suffered 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.^ 

for  us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye  should  follow  his 
steps:  Who  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile  found  in  his 
mouth:  Who  when  he  was  reviled,  reviled  not  again;  when 
he  suffered,  he  threatened  not;  but  committed  himself  to 
him  that  judgeth  righteously :  Who  his  own  self  bare  our 
sins  in  his  own  body  on  the  tree,  that  we,  being  dead  to 
5in,  should  live  unto  righteousness :  by  whose  stripes  ye 
were  healed.  For  ye  were  as  sheep  going  astray;  but  are 
now  returned  unto  the  shepherd  and  bishop  of  your  souls. 
The  Gospel.  St.  John  x.  li. 

JESUS  said,  I  am  the  good  shepherd:  the  good  shep- 
herd  giveth  his  iife  for  the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an 
hireling,  and  not  the  shepherd,  whose  own  the  sheep  are 
not,  seeth  the  wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the  sheep,  and 
fleeth;  and  the  wolf  catcheth  them,  and  scattereth  the 
sheep.  The  hireling  fleeth  because  he  is  an  hireling,  and 
careth  not  for  the  sheep.  I  am  the  good  shepherd,  and 
know  my  sheep,  and  am  known  of  mine.  As  the  Father 
knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I  the  Father :  And  I  lay  down 
my  life  for  the  sheep.  And  other  sheep  I  have,  which 
are  not  of  this  fold;  them  also  I  must  bring,  and  they  shall 
hear  my  voice;  and  there  shall  be  one  fold  and  one  shep- 
herd. — ^ 

The  Third  Sunday  after  Easter, 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  showest  to  them  that  are  in 
error  the  light  of  thy  truth,  to  the  intent  that  they 
may  return  into  the  way  of  righteousness;  grant  unto-  all 
those  who  are  admitted  into  the  fellowship  of  Christ's  re- 
ligion, that  they  may  avoid  those  things  that  are  contrary 
to  their  profession,  and  follow  all  such  things  as  are  agree- 
able to  the  same,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.   1  St.  Pet.  ii.  11. 

DEARLY  beloved,  I  beseech  you,  as  strangers  and 
pilgrims,  abstain  from  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  a- 
. gainst  the  soul;  having  your  conversation  honest  among 
the  Gentiles;  that  whereas  they  speak  against  you  as  evil 
doers,-  they  may  by  your  good  works,  which  they  shall  be- 
hold, glorify  God  in  the  day  of  visitation.  Submit  your- 
Eeives  to  every  ordinance  of  man  for  the  Lord's  sake; 
'Whether  it  be  to  the  king,  as  supreme;  or  unto  governors, 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

as  unto  them  that  are  sent  by  him,  for  the  punishment  of 
eyil  cloers,  and  for  the  praise  of  them  that  do  well.  For 
so  is  the  will  of  God,  that  with  well-doing  ye  may  put  to; 
silence  the  ignorance  of  foolish  men:  as  free,  and  nott 
using  your  liberty  for  a  cloak  of  maliciousness;  but  as  the 
servants  of  God.  Honour  all  men:  Love  the  brotherhood; 
Fear  God:  Honour  the  king. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xvi.  16. 

JESUS  said  to  his  disciples,  A  little  while  and  ye  shall 
not  see  me ;  and  again,  a  little  while,  and  ye  shall  see 
me;  because  I  go  to  the  Father.  Then  said  some  of  his 
disciples  among  themselves,  What  is  this  that  he  saitl\ 
unto  us,  A  little  while  and  ye  shall  not  see  me ;  and  again, 
a  little  while  and  ye  shall  see  me ;  and.  Because  I  go  to 
the  Father  ?  They  said  therefore.  What  is  this  that  he 
saith,  A  httle  while  ?  we  cannot  tell  what  he  saith.  Now 
Jesus  knew  that  they  were  desirous  to  ask  him,  and  said 
unto  them.  Do  ye  enquire  among  yourselves  of  that  I 
said,  A  little  while  and  ye  shall  not  see  me ;  and  again,  a 
little  while  and  ye  shall  see  me?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto, 
you,  that  ye  shall  weep  and  lament,  but  the  world  shall  re- 
joice: and  ye  shall  be  sorrowful,  but  your  sorrow  shall 
be  turned  into  joy.  A  woman  when  she  is  in  travail  hath 
sorrow,  because  her  hour  is  come :  but  as  soon  as  she  is  de- 
livered of  the  child,  she  remembereth  no  more  the  anguish, 
for  joy  that  a  man  is  born  into  the  world.  And  ye  now 
therefore  have  sorrow :  but  I  will  see  you  again,  and  your 
heart  shall  rejoice,  and  your  joy  no  man  taketh  from  you. 

The  Fourth  Sunday  after  Easter. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the  un- 
ruly wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men;  grant  unto 
thy  people,  that  they  may  love  the  thing  which  thou  com- 
mandest,  and  desire  that  which  thou  dost  promise;  that 
so,  among  the  sundry  and  manifold  changes  of  the  world, 
our  hearts  may  surely  there  be  fixed,  where  true  joys  ace 
to  be  found,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 
The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  17. 

EVERY  good  gift,  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from  above, 
and  Cometh  down  from  the  Father  of  lights,  wiib 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

whom  is  no  variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning.  Of 
his  own  will  begat  he  us  with  the  word  of  truth,  that  we 
should  be  a  kind  of  first  fruits  of  his  creatures.  Where- 
fore, my  beloved  brethren,  let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear, 
slow  to  speak,  slow  to  wrath ;  for  the  wrath  of  man  work- 
eth  not  the  righteousness  of  God.  Wherefore  lay  apart 
all  filthiness  and  superfluity  of  naughtiness,  and  receive 
with  meekness  the  engrafted  word,  which  is  able  to  save 
your  souls. 

The  Gospel.   St.  John  xvi.  5. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples,  Now  I  go  my  way  to  him 
that  sent  me,  and  none  of  you  asketh  me,  Whither  go- 
est  thou?  But  because  I  have  said  these  things  unto  you, 
sorrow  hath  filled  your  heart.  Nevertheless  I  tell  you  the 
truth;  it  is  expedient  for  you,  that  I  go  away:  for  if  I  go 
not  away,  the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto  you;  but  if  I 
depart,  I  will  send  him  unto  you.  And  when  he  is  come, 
he  will  reprove  the  world  of  sin,  and  of  righteousness,  and 
of  judgment :  Of  sin ;  because  they  believe  not  on  me :  Of 
righteousness;  because  I  go  to  my  Father,  and  ye  see  me 
no  more:  Of  judgment;  because  the  prince  of  this  world 
is  judged.  I  have  yet  many  things  to  say  unto  you,  but 
ye  cannot  bear  them  now.  Howbeit,  when  he,  the  Spirit 
of  truth,  is  come,  he  will  guide  you  into  all  truth :  for  he 
shall  not  speak  of  himself;  but  whatsoever  he  shall  hear, 
that  shall  he  speak;  and  he  will  show  you  things  to  come. 
He  shall  glorify  me:  for  he  shall  receive  of  mine,  and  shall 
show  it  unto  you.  All  things  that  the  Father  hath,  are 
mine ;  therefore  said  I,  that  he  shall  take  of  mine,  and  shall 
show  it  unto  you.  -^-^ 

The  Fifth  Simday  after  Easter. 
■nii  ori!  ^iiit;To  nvi. )  ..:  The  Collect. 

OLORD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come ;  grant  to 
us  thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy  holy  inspiration 
we  may  think  those  things  that  are  good,  and  by  thy  mer* 
ciliil  guiding  may  perform  the  same,  through  our  Lord  Je- 
sus Christ.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  ^2. 

BE  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not  hearers  only,  decei- 
ving your  own  selves.  For  if  any  be  a  hearer  of  the 
word,  and  not  a  doer,  he  is  like  unto  a  man  beholding  liis 


ASCENSION-DAY.  T 

natural  face  in  a  glass.  For  he  beholdeth  himself,  and 
goeth  his  way,  and  straightway  forge tteth  what  manner 
of  man  he  was.  But  whoso  looketh  into  the  perfect  law  of 
liberty,  and  continueth  therein ;  he  being  not  a  forgetful 
hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work,  this  man  shall  be  blessed 
in  his  deed.  If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  religious, 
and  bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  own  heart, 
this  man's  religion  is  vain.  Pure  religion  and  undefiled  be- 
fore God  and  the  Father,  is  this,  To  visit  the  fatherless 
and  widows  in  their  affliction,  and  to  keep  himself  unspot- 
ted from  the  world. 

The  Gospel.    »S^  John  xvi.  23. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  Whatsoever  ye  shall 
ask  the  Father  in  my  Name,  he  will  give  it  you.  Hi- 
therto have  ye  asked  nothing  in  my  name:  Ask,  and  ye 
shall  receive,  that  your  joy  may  be  full.  These  things  have 
I  spoken  unto  you  in  proverbs :  the  time  cometh,  when  I 
shall  no  more  speak  unto  you  in  proverbs;  but  I  shall 
show  you  plainly  of  the  Father.  At  that  day  ye  shall  ask 
in  my  name :  and  I  say  not  unto  you,  that  I  will  pray  the 
Father  for  you ;  for  the  Father  himself  loveth  you,  because 
ye  have  loved  me,  and  have  believed  that  I  came  out  from 
God.  I  came  forth  from  the  Father,  and  am  come  into  the 
world :  Again,  I  leave  the  world,  and  go  to  the  Father. 
His  disciples  said  unto  him,  Lo,  now  speakest  thou  plain- 
ly, and  speakest  no  proverb.  Now  are  we  sure  that  thou 
knowest  all  things,  and  needest  not  that  any  man  should 
ask  thee:  by  this  we  believe  that  thou  camest  forth  from 
God.  Jesus  answered  them.  Do  ye  now  believe?  Be- 
hold, the  hour  cometh,  yea,  is  now  come,  that  ye  shall  be 
scattered  every  man  to  his  own,  and  shall  leave  me  alone  : 
and  yet  I  am  not  alone,  because  the  Father  is  with  me. 
These  things  I  have  spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me  ye  might 
have  peace.  In  the  world  ye  shall  have  tribulation;  but 
be  of  good  cheer,  I  have  overcome  the  world. 

The  Ascension-Day. 
The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  that  like 
as  we  do  believe  thy  only  begotten  Son  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens;  so  we  may 


ASCENSION-DAY. 

&!so  in  heart  and  mind  thither  ascend,  and  with  him  con- 
tinually dwell,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.  Acts  i.  1. 

THE  former  treatise  have  I  made,  O  Theophilus,  of 
all  that  Jesus  began  both  to  do  and  teach,  until  the 
day  in  which  he  was  taken  up,  after  that  he,  through  the 
Holy  Ghost,  had  given  commandments  unto  the  apostles 
whom  he  had  chosen:  To  whom  also  he  showed  himself 
alive  after  his  passion,  by  many  infallible  proofs,  being  seen 
of  them  forty  days,  and  speaking  of  the  things  pertaining 
to  the  kingdom  of  God:  And  being  assembled  together 
with  them,  commanded  them  that  they  should  not  depaxt 
from  Jerusalem,  but  wait  for  the  promise  of  the  Father, 
which,  saith  he,  ye  have  heard  of  me.  For  John  truly  bap- 
tized with  water;  but  ye  shall  be  baptized  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  not  many  days  hence.  When  they  therefore  were 
come  together,  they  asked  of  him,  saying.  Lord,  wilt  thou 
at  this  time  restore  again  the  kingdom  to  Israel  ?  And  he 
said  unto  them.  It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the  times  or  the 
seasons,  which  the  Father  hath  put  in  his  own  power.  But 
ye  shall  receive  power,  after  that  the  Holy  Ghost  is  come 
upon  you:  and  ye  shall  be  witnesses  unto  me  both  in  Je- 
rusalem, and  in  all  Judea,  and  in  Samaria,  and  unto  the 
uttermost  part  of  the  earth.  And  when  he  had  spoken 
these  things,  while  they  beheld,  he  was  taken  up,  and  a 
cloud  received  him  out  of  their  sight.  And  while  they 
looked  stedfastly  toward  heaven,  as  he  went  up,  behold, 
two  men  stood  by  them  in  white  apparel;  which  also  said. 
Ye  men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up  into  heaven  I 
This  same  Jesus,  which  is  taken  up  from  you  into  heaven, 
shall  so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  seen  him  go  into 
heaven.  {c  av^^ii  I  ■  .  i 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  x^i.'  1^,  ^"^ 

JESUS  appeared  unto  the  eleven,  as  they  sat  at  meat, 
and  upbraided  them  with  their  unbelief  and  hardness 
of  heart,  because  they  believed  not  them  which  had  seen 
him  after  he  was  risen.  And  he  said  unto  them,  Go  ye 
into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every  crea- 
ture. He  that  believeth,  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved; 
but  he  that  beUeveth  not,  shall  be  damned.     And  these 


SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION-DAY. 

signs  shall  follow  them  that  believe :  In  my  name  shaft 
they  cast  out  devils;  they  shall  speak  with  new  tongues; 
they  shall  take  up  serpents;  and  if  they  drink  any  deadl)^ 
thing,  it  shall  not  hurt  them ;  they  shall  lay  hands  on  the 
sick,  and  they  shall  recover.  So  then,  after  the  Lord  had 
spoken  unto  them,  he  was  received  up  into  heaven,  and 
sat  on  the  right  hand  of  God.  And  they  went  forth,  and 
preached  every  where,  the  Lord  working  with  them,  and 
confirming  the  word  with  signs  following. 

Sunday  after  Ascension- Day. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  the  king  of  glory,  who  hast  exalted  thine  only 
Son  Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph  unto  thy  king- 
dom in  heaven;  we  beseech  thee  leave  us  not  comfortless; 
but  send  to  us  thine  Holy  Ghost  to  comfort  us,  and  exalt 
us  unto  the  same  place  whither  our  Saviour  Christ  is  gone 
before;  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  one  God,  v/orld  without  end.  Ajne?i. 
The  Epistle.   1  St.  Peter  iv.  7. 

THE  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand :  be  ye  therefore  so- 
ber, and  watch  unto  prayer.  And  above  all  things 
have  fervent  charity  among  yourselves:  for  charity  shall 
cover  the  multitude  of  sins.  Use  hospitality  one  to  another 
without  grudging.  As  every  man  hath  received  the  gift, 
even  so  minister  the  same  one  to  another,  as  good  stewards 
of  the  manifold  grace  of  God.  If  any  man  speak,  let  him 
speak  as  the  oracles  of  God:  If  any  man  minister,  let  him 
do  it  as  of  the  ability  which  God  giveth :  that  God  in  all 
things  maybe  glorified  through  Jesus  Christ:  to  whom  be 
praise  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  26.  and  part  of  the  I6th  chapter, 

WHEN  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I  will  send 
unto  you  from  the  Father,  even  the  Spirit  of  truth, 
which  proceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of  me* 
And  ye  also  shall  bear  witness;  because  ye  have  been  with 
me  from  the  beginning.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto 
you,  that  ye  should  not  be  offended.  They  shall  put  you 
out  of  the  synagogues:  yea,  the  time  cometh,  that  whoso- 
ever killeth  you,  v\'ill  think  that   he  doeth  God  service. 


-YmMC    WHITSUNDAY.  YAOmja 

And  these  things  will  they  do  unto  you,  because  they  have 
not  known  the  Father,  nor  me:  but  these  things  have  I 
told  you,  that  when  the  time  shall  come,  ye  may  remember 
that  I  told  you  of  them.        , 

JFhitsunday. 

The  Collect, 

OGOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of 
thy  faithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of 
thy  Holy  Spirit;  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a 
right  judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his 
holy  comfort,  through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Sa- 
viour, who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the 
same  Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen, 

For  the  Epistle,  Acts  ii.  1. 

WHEN  the  day  of  Pentecost  was  fully  come,  they 
were  all  with  one  accord  in  one  place :  And  sud- 
denly there  came  a  sound  from  heaven,  as  of  a  rushing 
mighty  wind,  and  it  filled  all  the  house  where  they  were 
sitting.  And  there  appeared  unto  them  cloven  tongues,  like 
as  of  fire,  and  it  sat  upon  each  of  them :  And  they  were 
all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost;  and  began  to  speak  with 
other  tongues,  as  the  spirit  gave  them  utterance.  And 
there  were  dwelling  at  Jerusalem  Jews,  devout  men,  out 
of  every  nation  under  heaven.  Now  when  this  was  noised 
abroad,  the  multitude  came  together,  and  were  confound- 
ed, because  that  every  man  heard  them  speak  in  his  own 
language.  And  they  were  all  amazed,  and  marvelled,  say- 
ing one  to  another,  Behold,  are  not  all  these  which  speak 
Galileans?  and  how  hear  we  every  man  in  our  own  tongue 
wherein  we  were  born?  Parthians,  and  Medes,  and  Elam- 
ites,  and  the  dwellers  in  Mesopotamia,  and  in  Judea,  and 
Cappadocia,  in  Pontus,  and  Asia,  Phrygia,  and  Pamphylia, 
in  Egypt,  and  in  the  parts  of  Lybia  about  Cyrene,  and 
strangers  of  Rome,  Jews  and  Proselytes,  Cretes  and  Ara- 
bians, we  4.0  hear  them  speak  in  our  tongues  the  wonder- 
ful works  of  God. 

-     I-'     i     .   /        1 

,    ..  .  .  The  Gospel,  St,  Johnxiv.  15. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples,  if  ye  love  me,  keep  my 
commandments.    And  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he 
shall  give  you  anpther  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with 

N 


MONDAY  IN  WHITSUN-WEEK. 

you  for  ever;  even  the  Spirit  of  truth,  whom  the  world  can- 
not receive,  because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him: 
but  ye  know  him  ;  for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in 
you.  I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless ;  I  will  come  to  you. 
Yet  a  little  while  and  the  world  seeth  me  no  more  ;  but  ye 
see  me :  because  I  live,  ye  shall  live  also.  At  that  day  ye 
shall  knov/  that  I  am  in  my  Father,  and  ye  in  me,  and  I  in 
you.  He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth  them, 
he  it  is  that  loveth  me  ;  and  he  that  loveth  me,  shall  be 
loved  of  my  Father;  and  I  will  love  him,  and  will  manifest 
myself  to  him.  Judas  saith  unto  him,  (not  Iscariot)  Lord, 
how  is  it  that  thou  wilt  manifest  thyself  unto  us,  and  not 
unto  the  w'orld  ?  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him.  If  a 
man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words ;  and  my  Father 
will  love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make  our 
abode  with  him.  He  that  loveth  me  not,  keepeth  not  my 
sayings :  and  the  word  which  ye  hear  is  not  mine,  but  the 
Father's  which  sent  me.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto 
you,  being  yet  present  with  you.  But  the  Comforter,  which 
is  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name, 
he  shall  teach  you  all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your 
remembrance,  whatsoever  I  have  said  unto  you.  Peace  I 
leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto  you :  not  as  the  world 
giveth,  give  I  unto  you.  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled, 
neither  let  it  be  afraid.  Ye  have  heard  how  I  said  unto 
you,  I  go  away,  and  come  again  unto  you.  If  ye  loved 
nae,  ye  would  rejoice,  because  I  said,  I  go  unto  the  Fa- 
ther: for  my  Father  is  greater  than  I.  And  now  I  hav^e 
told  you  before  it  come  to  pass,  that  when  it  is  come  to 
pass,  ye  might  believe.  Flereafter  I  will  not  talk  much 
with  you:  for  the  prince  of  this  world  cometh,  and  hath 
nothing  in  me.  But  that  the  world  may  know  that  I  love 
the  Father;  and  as  the  Father  gave  me  commandment, 
even  so  I  do.  — -» — 

MoJiday  in  TFhitsun-TFeek. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of 
thy  faithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of 
thy  Holy  Spirit ;  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a 
right  judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his 
holy  comfort,  through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Sa- 


MONDAY  IN  WIIITSUN-WEEK. 

viour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of 
the  same  Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.  Acts  x.  34. 

THEN  Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and  said,  Of  a  truth  I 
perceive  that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons;  but  in 
every  nation,  he  that  feareth  him,  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, is  accepted  with  him.  The  word  which  God  sent  unto 
the  children  of  Israel,  preaching  peace  by  Jesus  Christ, 
(he  is  Lord  of  all;)  that  word,  I  say,  ye  know,  which  was 
published  throughout  all  Judea,  and  began  from  Galilee, 
after  the  baptism  which  John  preached:  How  God  anoint- 
ed Jesus  of  Nazareth  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  with  pow- 
er ;  who  went  about  doing  good,  and  healing  all  that  were 
oppressed  of  the  devil;  for  God  was  with  him.  And  we 
are  witnesses  of  all  things  which  he  did,  both  in  the  land  of 
the  Jews,  and  in  Jerusalem ;  whom  they  slew,  and  hanged 
on  a  tree:  Him  God  raised  up  the  third  day,  and  showed 
him  openly;  not  to  all  the  people,  but  unto  witnesses  cho- 
sen before  of  God;  even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with 
him  after  he  rose  from  the  dead.  And  he  commanded  us 
to  preach  unto  the  people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  which 
was  ordained  of  God  to  be  the  judge  of  quick  and  dead. 
To  him  give  all  the  prophets  witness,  that  through  his 
Name,  whosover  believeth  in  him,  shall  receive  remission 
of  sins.  While  Peter  yet  spake  these  words,  the  Holy 
Ghost  fell  on  all  them  who  heard  the  word.  And  they  of 
the  circumcision  who  believed,  were  astonished,  as  many 
as  came  with  Peter,  because  that  on  the  Gentiles  also  was 
poured  out  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  For  they  heard 
them  speak  with  tongues,  and  magnify  God.  Then  answer- 
ed Peter,  Can  any  man  forbid  water,  that  these  should  not 
be  baptized,  who  have  received  the  Holy  Ghost  as  well  as 
we?  And  he  commanded  them  to  be  baptized  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord.  Then  prayed  they  him  to  tarry  certain  days. 
The  Gospel.   St.  John  iii.  16. 

GOD  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only  begot- 
ten Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.  For  God  sent  not  his  Son 
into  the  world  to  condemn  the  world,  but  that  the  world 
through  him  might  be  saved.  He  that  believeth  on  him 
is  not  condemned;  but  he  that  believeth  not  is  condemned 


TUESDAY  IN  WHITSUN-WEEK. 

already,  because  he  hath  not  beUeved  in  the  name  of  the 
only  begotten  Son  of  God.  And  this  is  the  condemnation, 
that  light  i§  come  into  the  world,  and  men  loved  darkness 
rather  than  light,  because  their  deeds  were  evil.  For  every 
one  that  doeth  evil  hateth  the  light,  neither  cometh  to  the 
light,  lest  his  deeds  should  be  reproved.  But  he  that  doeth 
truth  cometh  to  the  light,  that  his  deeds  may  be  made  manr 
ifest,  that  they  are  wrought  in  God. 


o 


Tuesday  in  Whitsun-Week. 
The  Collect. 
GOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy 
Holy  Spirit ;  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right 
judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy 
comfort,  through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same 
Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.    Actsviii.  14. 

WHEN  the  Aposdes,  who  were  at  Jerusalem,  heard 
that  Samaria  had  received  the  word  of  God,  they 
sent  unto  them  Peter  and  John;  who,  when  they  were 
come  down,  prayed  for  them,  that  they  might  receive  the 
Holy  Ghost:  (For  as  yet  he  was  fallen  upon  none  of  them; 
only  they  were  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus:) 
Then  laid  they  their  hands  on  them,  and  they  received  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

,,.,.  r  ,*.-. ,  The  Gospel.   St.  Johnx.  1. 

VERJLY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  He  that  entereth  not 
-  by  the  door  into  the  sheepfold,  but  climbeth  up  some 
other  way,  the  same  is  a  thief  and  a  robber.  But  he  that 
entereth  in  by  the  door,  is  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep.  To 
him  the  porter  openeth;  and  the  sheep  hear  his  voice;  and 
he  caileth  his  own  sheep  by  nam.e,  and  leadeth  them  out. 
And  when  he  putteth  forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth  be- 
fore them,  and  the  sheep  follow  him;  for  they  know  his 
voice :  and  a  stranger  will  they  not  follow,  but  will  flee  from 
him;  for  they  know  not  the  voice  of  strangers.  This  para-, 
ble  spake  Jesus  unto  them ;  but  they  understood  not  what 
things  they  were  which  he  spake  unto  them.  Then  ssddd 
Jesus  unto  them  again,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  I 


:  TRINITY-SUNDAY. 

am  the  door  of  the  sheep:  All  that  ever  came  before  me 
are  thieves  and  robbers ;  but  the  sheep  did  not  hear  them. 
I  am  the  door :  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be 
saved,  and  shall  go  in  and  out,  and  find  pasture.  The 
thief  cometh  not  but  for  to  steal,  and  to  kill,  and  to  destroy : 
I  am  come  that  they  might  have  life,  and  diat  they  might 
h^ve  it  more  abundandy.    — ^ 

Trinity 'Sunday, 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and^everlasting  God,  who  hast  given  un- 
to us  thy  servants  grace,  by  the  confession  of  a  true 
faith,  to  acknowledge  the  glory  of  the  eternal  Trinity,  and 
in  the  power  of  the  divine  Majesty  to  worship  the  Unity; 
we  beseech  thee  that  thou  wouldest  keep  us  stedfast  in 
this  faith,  and  evermore  defend  us  from  all  adversities, 
who  livest  and  reignest,  one  God,  world  v/ithout  end. 
Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  iv.  1. 

AFTER  this  I  looked,  and  behold,  a  door  was  opened 
in  heaven;  and  the  first  voice  which  I  heard,  was  as 
it  were  of  a  trumpet,  talking  with  me ;  which  said.  Come 
up  hither,  and  I  will  show  thee  things  which  must  be  here- 
after. And  immediately  I  was  in  the  Spirit;  and  behold,  a 
throne  was  set  in  heaven,  and  one  sat  on  the  throne  :  and 
he  that  sat  was  to  look  upon  like  a  jasper  and  a  sardine 
stone :  and  there  was  a  rainbow  round  about  the  throne, 
in  sight  like  unto  an  emerald.  And  round  about  the  throne 
were  four  and  twenty  seats ;  and  upon  the  seats  I  saw  four 
and  twenty  elders  sitting,  cloathed  in  white  raiment ;  and 
they  had  on  their  heads  crowns  of  gold :  and  out  of  the 
throne  proceeded  lightnings,  and  thunderings,  and  voices. 
And  there  were  seven  lamps  of  fire  burning  before  the 
throne,  which  are  the  seven  spirits  of  God.  And  before 
the  throne,  there  was  a  sea  of  glass,  like  unto  crystal. 
And  in  the  midst  of  the  throne,  and  round  about  the 
throne,  were  four  beasts  full  of  eyes  before  and  behind : 
and  the  first  beast  was  like  a  lion,  and  the  second  beast 
like  a  calf,  and  the  third  beast  had  a  face  as  a  man,  and 
the  fourth  beast  was  like  a  flying  eagle.  And  the  four 
beasts  had  each  of  them  six  wings  about  him ;  and  they 
were  full  of  eyes  within :  and  they  rest  not  day  and  night, 


TRINITY-SUNDAY. 

saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  was, 
and  is,  and  is  to  come.  And  when  those  beasts  give  glory, 
and  honour,  and  thanks  to  him  that  sat  on  the  throne,  who 
liveth  for  ever  and  ever,  the  four  and  twenty  elders  fall 
down  before  him  that  sat  on  the  throne,  and  worship  him 
that  liveth  for  ever  and  ever,  and  cast  their  crowns  before 
the  throne,  saying,  Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive 
glory,  and  honour,  and  power ;  for  thou  hast  created  all 
things,  and  for  thy  pleasure  they  are,  and  were  created. 

The  Gospel.  St. 'Soh.nm.  1. 

THERE  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees,  named  Nicode- 
mus,  a  ruler  of  the  Jews :  The  same  came  to  Jesus 
by  night,  and  said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou  art 
a  teacher  come  from  God:  for  no  man  can  do  these  mi- 
racles that  thou  doest,  except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  him.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee, 
except  a  man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  kingdom  of 
God.  Nicodemus  saith  unto  him.  How  can  a  man  be  born 
when  he  is  old?  can  he  enter  the  second  time  into  his 
mother's  womb,  and  be  born?  Jesus  answered.  Verily,  ve- 
rily, I  say  unto  thee,  except  a  man  be  born  of  water,  and 
of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  That 
which  is  born  of  the  flesh,  is  flesh;  and  that  which  is  born 
of  the  Spirit,  is  spirit.  Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee, 
ye  must  be  born  again.  The  wind  bloweth  where  it 
listeth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof,  but  canst  not 
tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth;  so  is  every 
one  that  is  born  of  the  Spirit.  Nicodemus  answered  and 
said  unto  him.  How  can  these  things  be  ?  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  him.  Art  thou  a  master  of  Israel,  and 
knowest  not  these  things?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee, 
we  speak  that  we  do  know,  and  testify  that  we  have  seen ; 
and  ye  receive  not  our  witness.  If  I  have  told  you  earthly 
things,  and  ye  believe  not ;  how  shall  ye  believe,  if  I  tell 
you  of  heavenly  things  ?  And  no  man  hath  ascended  up  to 
heaven,  but  he  that  came  down  from  heaven,  even  the  Son 
of  man,  who  is  in  heaven.  And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the 
serpent  in  the  wilderness,  even  so  must  the  Son  of  man 
be  lifted  up;  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  eternal  life. 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  First  Sunday  after  Trifiity. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  the  strength  of  all  those  who  put  their  trust 
in  thee,  mercifully  accept  our  prayers ;  and  because, 
through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can  do  no 
good  thing  without  thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  thy  grace, 
that  in  keeping  thy  commandments  we  may  please  thee, 
both  in  will  and  deed,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lordc 

Ame7i. 

The  Epistle.   1  St.  John  iv.  7. 

BELOVED,    let  us  love  one  another :  for  love  is  of 
God,  and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God,  and 
knoweth  God.    He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God ;  for 
God  is  love.     In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  to- 
wards us,  because  that  God  sent  his  only  begotten  Son  into 
the  world,  that  we  might  live  through  him.  Herein  is  love, 
not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his 
Son  to  be  the  propitiation  for  our  sins.  Beloved,  if  God  so 
loved  us,  we  ought  also  to  love  one  another.     No  man  hath 
seen  God  at  any  time.     If  we  love  one  another,  God  dwel- 
leth  in  us,  and  his  love  is  perfected  in  us.    Hereby  know 
we  that  we  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  us ;  because  he  hath 
given  us  of  his  Spirit.  And  we  have  seen  and  do  testify, 
that  the  Father  sent  the  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of  the  world. 
Whosoever  shall  confess  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God,  God 
dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  God.  And  we  have  known  and 
believed  the  love  that  God  hath  to  us.    God  is  love  ;  and  he 
that  dwelleth  in  love,  dwelleth  in  God,  and  God  in  him. 
Herein  is  our  love  made  perfect,  that  we  may  have  boldness 
in  the  day  of  judgment;  because  as  he  is,  so  are  we  in  this 
world.    There  is  no  fear  in  love ;  but  perfect  love  casteth 
out  fear ;  because  fear  hath  torment :  He  that  feareth,  is  not 
made  perfect  in  love.  We  love  him,  because  he  first  loved  us. 
If  a  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his  brother,  he  is  a 
liar:  for  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother,  v/hom  he  hath  seen, 
how  can  he  love  God,  whom  he  hath  not  seen  ?  And  this 
commandment  have  we  from  him,  that  he  who  loveth  God, 
love  his  brother  also. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  zvi.  19. 

THERE  was  a  certain  rich  man,  who  was  clothed  in 
purple  gnd  fine  linen ^  and  fared  sumptuously  every 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

day.  And  there  was  a  certain  beggar,  named  Lazarus, 
who  was  laid  at  his  gate,  full  of  sores;  and  desiring  to  be 
fed  with  the  crumbs  which  fell  from  the  rich  man's  table: 
moreover,  the  dogs  came  and  licked  his  sores.  And  it 
came  to  pass  that  the  beggar  died,  and  was  carried  by  the 
angels  into  Abraham's  bosom:  the  rich  man  also  died,  and 
was  buried :  and  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  being  in  tor- 
ments, and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in  his 
bosom.  And  he  cried,  and  said,  Father  Abraham,  have 
mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip 
of  his  finger  in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue;  for  I  am  tor- 
mented in  this  flame.  But  Abraham  said.  Son,  remember 
that  thou  in  thy  life-time  receivedst  thy  good  things,  and 
likewise  Lazarus  evil  things;  but  now  he  is  comforted,  and 
thou  art  tormented.  And  besides  all  this,  between  us  and 
you  there  is  a  great  gulph  fixed :  so  that  they  who  would 
pass  from  hence  to  you  cannot;  neither  can  they  pass  to 
us  that  would  come  from  thence.  Then  he  said,  I  pray 
thee  therefore,  father,  that  thou  wouldest  send  him  to  my 
father's  house :  for  I  have  five  brethren :  that  he  may  tes- 
tify unto  them,  lest  they  also  come  into  this  place  of  tor- 
ment. Abraham  saith  unto  him.  They  have  Moses  and 
the  Prophets ;  let  them  hear  them.  And  he  said.  Nay,  fa- 
ther Abraham;  but  if  one  went  unto  them  from  the  dead, 
they  will  repent.  And  he  said  unto  him,  if  they  hear  not 
Moses  and  the  Prophets,  neither  will  they  be  persuaded, 
though  one  rose  from  the  dead. 

T/ze  Second  Sunday  after  Tri?iity. 
The  Collect. 

OLORD,  who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern  those 
whom  thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy  stedfast  fear  and 
love ;  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  under  the  protection  of 
thy  good  providence,  and  make  us  to  have  a  perpetual  fear 
and  love  of  thy  holy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.   1  St.  Johniii.  13. 

MARVEL  not,  my  brethren,  if  the  world  hate  you. 
We  know  that  we  have  passed  from  death  unto  life, 
because  we  love  the  brethren.  He  that  loveth  not  his  bro- 
ther, abideth  in  death.    Whosoever  hateth  his  brother,  is 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

a  murderer:  and  ye  know  that  no  murderer  hath  eternal 
life  abiding  in  him.  Hereby  perceive  we  the  love  of  God, 
because  he  laid  down  his  life  for  us:  and  we  ought  to  lay 
down  our  lives  for  the  brethren.  But  whoso  hath  this 
world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and  shut- 
teth  up  his  bowels  of  compassion  from  him;  how  dwelleth 
the  love  of  God  in  him  ?  My  little  children,  let  us  not  love 
in  word,  neither  in  tongue ;  but  in  deed,  and  in  truth.  And 
hereby  we  know  that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and  shall  assure 
our  hearts  before  him.  For  if  our  heart  condemn  us,  God 
is  greater  than  our  heart,  and  knoweth  all  things.  Beloved, 
if  our  heart  condemn  us  not,  then  have  we  confidence  to- 
wards God.  And  whatsoever  we  ask,  we  receive  of  him, 
because  we  keep  his  commandments,  and  do  those  things 
that  are  pleasing  in  his  sight.  And  this  is  his  command- 
ment. That  we  should  believe  on  the  Name  of  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  and  love  one  another,  as  he  gave  us  com- 
mandment. And  he  that  keepeth  his  commandments, 
dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  him:  and  hereby  we  know  that 
he  abideth  in  us,  by  the  Spirit  which  he  hath  given  us. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xiv.  16, 

A  CERTAIN  man  made  a  great  supper,  and  bade  ma- 
ny-; and  sent  his  servant  at  supper  time,  to  say  to 
them  that  were  bidden.  Come,  for  all  things  are  now  ready. 
And  they  all  with  one  consent  began  to  make  excuse :  The 
first  said  unto  him,  I  have  bought  a  piece  of  ground,  and 
I  must  needs  go  and  see  it;  I  pray  thee  have  me  excused: 
And  another  said,  I  have  bought  five  yoke  of  oxen,  and  I 
go  to  prove  them ;  I  pray  thee  have  me  excused :  And  an- 
other said,  I  have  married  a  wife,  and  therefore  I  cannot 
come.  So  that  servant  came,  and  showed  his  Lord  these 
things.  Then  the  Master  of  the  house,  being  angry,  said 
to  his  servant.  Go  out  quickly  into  the  streets  and  lanes  of 
the  city,  and  bring  in  hither  the  poor,  and  the  maimed, 
and  the  halt,  and  the  blind.  And  the  servant  said.  Lord, 
it  is  done  as  thou  hast  commanded,  and  yet  there  is  room. 
And  the  Lord  said  unto  the  servant,  Go  out  into  the  high- 
ways and  hedges,  and  compel  them  to  come  in,  that  my 
house  may  be  filled:  for  I  say  unto  you,  that  none  of  those 
men  which  were  bidden  shall  taste  of  my  supper, 

O 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Third  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  hear  us;  and 
grant  that  we,  to  whom  thou  hast  given  an  hearty 
desire  to  pray,  may,  by  thy  mighty  aid,  be  defended  and 
comforted  in  all  dangers  and  adversities,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.   1  St.  Peter  v.  5. 

ALL  of  you  be  subject  one  to  another,  and  be  clothed 
with  humility:  for  Godresisteth  the  proud,  and  giv- 
eth  grace  to  the  humble.  Humble  yourselves  therefore 
under  the  mighty  hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in 
due  time:  casting  all  your  care  upon  him;  for  he  careth 
for  you.  Be  sober,  be  vigilant;  because  your  adversary 
the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom 
he  may  devour:  whom  resist,  steadfast  in  the  faith;  know- 
ing that  the  same  afflictions  are  accomplished  in  your 
brethren  that  are  in  the  world.  But  the  God  of  all  grace, 
who  hath  called  us  unto  his  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus, 
after  that  ye  have  suffered  a  while,  make  you  perfect, 
stabUsh,  strengthen,  settle  you.  To  him  be  glory  and  domi- 
nion for  ever  and  ever.    Amen, 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xv.  1. 

THEN  drew  near  unto  him  all  the  Publicans  and  sin- 
ners for  to  hear  him.  And  the  Pharisees  and  Scribes 
murmured,  saying.  This  man  receiveth  sinners,  and  eateth 
with  them.  And  he  spake  this  parable  unto  them,  saying. 
What  man  of  you  having  an  hundred  sheep,  if  he  lose  one 
of  them,  doth  not  leave  the  ninety  and  nine  in  the  wilder- 
ness, and  go  after  that  which  is  lost,  until  he  find  it?  And 
when  he  hath  found  it,  he  layeth  it  on  his  shoulders,  re- 
joicing. And  when  he  cometh  home,  he  calleth  together 
his  friends  and  neighbours,  saying  unto  them.  Rejoice  with 
me,  for  I  have  found  my  sheep  which  was  lost.  I  say  un- 
to you,  that  likewise  joy  shall  be  in  heaven  over  one  sinner 
that  repentcth,  more  than  over  ninety  and  nine  just  per- 
sons, which  need  no  repentance.  Either  what  woman  hav- 
ing ten  pieces  of  silver,  if  she  lose  one  piece,  doth  not  light 
a  candle,  and  sweep  the  house,  and  seek  diligently  till  she 
find  it?  And  when  she  hath  found  it,  she  calleth  her  friends 
and  her  neighbours  together,  saying,  Rejoice  with  me,  for 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

I  have  found  the  piece  which  I  had  lost.  Likewise,  I  say 
unto  you.  There  is  joy  in  the  presence  of  the  Angels  of 
God  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth. 

IThe  Fourth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect, 

OGOD,  the  protector  of  all  that  trust  in  thee,  without 
whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy ;  increase 
and  multiply  upon  us  thy  mercy;  that  thou  being  our  ruler 
and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  things  temporal,  that  we 
finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal:  Grant  this,  O  heavenly 
Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sak€  our  Lord.  Amen, 
The  Epistle.  Rom.  viiL  18^ 

1  RECKON  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present  time  are 
not  worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory  which  shall 
be  revealed  in  us.  For  the  earnest  expectation  of  the  crea- 
ture waiteth  for  the  manifestation  of  the  sons  of  God.  For 
the  creature  was  made  subject  to  vanity,  not  willingly, 
but  by  reason  of  him  who  hath  subjected  the  same  in  hope : 
because  the  creature  itself  also  shall  be  delivered  from  the 
bondage  of  corruption,  into  the  glorious  liberty  of  the  chil- 
dren of  God.  For  we  know  that  the  whole  creation  groan- 
'Cth,  and  travaileth  in  pain  together  until  now :  And  not 
only  they,  but  ourselves  also,  which  have  the  first  fruits 
of  the  Spirit,  even  we  ourselves  groan  v/ithin  ourselves, 
waiting  for  the  adoption,  to  wit,  the  redemption  of  our  body. 
The  Gospel.  Sl  Luke  vi.  2>6. 

BE  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father  also  is  mer- 
ciful. Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged:  con- 
demn  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  condemned :  forgive,  and 
ye  shall  be  forgiven:  give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto  you; 
good  measure,  pressed  down,  and  shaken  together,  and 
running  over,  shall  men  give  into  your  bosom.  For  with 
the  same  measure  that  ye  mete  withal,  it  shall  be  mea- 
sured to  you  again.  And  he  spake  a  parable  unto  them: 
Can  the  blind  lead  the  blind?  shall  they  not  both  fall  into 
the  ditch  ?  The  disciple  is  not  above  his  master ;  but  every 
one  that  is  perfect  shall  be  as  his  master.  And  why  be- 
boldest  thou  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye,  but  per- 
ceivest  not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  Either  how 
canst  thou  say  to  thy  brotherj  Brother,  let  me  pull  out  the 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

mote  that  is  in  thine  eye,  when  thou  thyself  beholdest  not 
the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  Thou  hypocriie,  cast  out 
first  the  beam  out  of  thine  own  eye,  and  then  shalt  thou  see 
clearly  to  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye. 

The  Fifth  Simday  after  Tritiity. 
The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  that  the  course 
of  this  world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  thy 
governance,  that  thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve  thee  in  all 
godly  quietness,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  1  *S^  Pet.  iii.  8. 

BE  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion  one  of  ano- 
ther; love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous;  not 
rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing;  but  contrari- 
wise, blessing;  knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that 
ye  should  inherit  a  blessing.  For  he  that  will  love  life,  and 
see  good  days,  let  him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and 
his  lips  that  they  speak  no  guile:  Let  him  eschew  evil, 
and  do  good;  let  him  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it:  For  the  eyes 
of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open 
unto  their  prayers:  but  the  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them 
that  do  evil.  And  who  is  he  that  will  harm  you,  if  ye  be  fol- 
lowers of  that  which  is  good?  But  and  if  ye  suffer  for 
righteousness  sake,  happy  are  ye :  and  be  not  afraid  of  their 
terror,  neither  be  troubled ;  but  sanctify  the  Lord  God  ia 
your  hearts. 

The  Gospel.   St.  Luke  v.  L 

IT  came  to  pass,  that  as  the  people  pressed  upon  him 
to  hear  the  word  of  God,  he  stood  by  the  lake  of  Gen- 
nesarelh,  and  saw  two  ships  standing  by  the  lake;  but  the 
fishermen  were  gone  out  of  them,  and  were  washing  their 
nets.  And  he  entered  into  one  of  the  ships,  which  was 
Simon's,  and  prayed  him  that  he  would  thrust  out  a  little 
from  the  land:  and  he  sat  down,  and  taught  the  people  out 
of  the  ship.  Now  when  he  had  left  speaking,  he  said  unto 
Simon,  Launch  out  into  the  deep,  and  let  down  your  nets 
for  a  draught.  And  Simon  answering,  said  unto  him,  Mas- 
ter, we  have  toiled  all  the  night,  and  have  taken  nothing ; 
nevertheless,  at  thy  word  I  will  let  down  the  net.  And 
when  they  had  this  done,  they  enclosed  a  great  multitude 


THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

of  fishes,  and  their  net  brake.  And  they  beckoned  unto 
their  partners  which  were  in  the  other  ship,  that  they  should 
come  and  help  them.  And  they  came,  and  filled  both  the 
ships ;  so  that  they  began  to  sink.  When  Simon  Peter  saw 
it,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus'  knees,  saying.  Depart  from  me, 
for  I  am  a  sinful  man,  O  Lord.  For  he  was  astonished, 
and  all  that  were  with  him,  at  the  draught  of  the  fishes 
which  they  had  taken ;  and  so  was  also  James  and  John 
the  sons  of  Zebedee,  which  were  partners  with  Simon. 
And  Jesus  said  unto  Simon,  Fear  not;  from  henceforth 
thou  shalt  catch  men.  And  when  they  had  brought  their 
ships  to  land,  they  forsook  all,  and  followed  him. 

The  Sixth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
The  Collect, 

OGOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  thee, 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding ;  pour 
intoour  hearts  such  love  towards  thee,  that  we,  loving  thee  a- 
bove  all  things,  may  obtain  thy  promises,  which  exceed  all 
that  we  can  desire,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  Rom.  vi.  3. 

KNOW  ye  not  that  so  many  of  us  as  were  baptized 
into  Jesus  Christ,  were  baptized  into  his  death? 
Therefore  we  are  buried  with  him  by  baptism  into  death  ; 
that  like  as  Christ  was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory 
of  the  Father,  even  so  we  also  should  walk  in  newness  of 
hfe.  For  if  we  have  been  planted  together  in  the  likeness 
of  his  death,  we  shall  be  also  in  the  likeness  of  his  resur- 
rection: Knowing  this,  that  our  old  man  is  crucified  with 
him,  that  the  body  of  sin  might  be  destroyed,  that  hence- 
forth we  should  not  serve  sin.  For  he  that  is  dead,  is  freed 
from  sin.  Now  if  we  be  dead  with  Christ,  we  believe  that 
we  shall  also  live  with  him;  knowing  that  Christ  being 
raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more;  death  hath  no  more 
dominion  over  him.  For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin 
once ;  but  in  that  he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God.  Likewise 
reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed  unto  sin;  but 
alive  unto  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  v.  20. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples.  Except  your  righteousness 
shall  exceed  the  righteousness  of  the  Scribes  and 


THE  SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Pharisees,  ye  shall  in  no  case  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.  Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old 
time,  Thou  shalt  not  kill;  and  whosoever  shall  kill,  shall 
be  in  danger  of  the  judgment.  But  I  say  unto  you,  that 
whosoever  is  angry  with  his  brother  without  a  cause,  shall 
be  indanger  of  the  judgment:  and  whosoever  shall  say  to 
his  brother,  Raca,  shall  be  in  danger  of  the  council:  but 
whosoever  shall  say.  Thou  fool,  shall  be  in  danger  of  hell 
fire.  Therefore,  if  thou  bring  thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and  there 
rememberest  that  thy  brother  hath  aught  against  thee,  leave 
there  thy  gift  before  the  altar,  and  go  thy  way,  first  be  recon- 
ciled to  thy  brother,  and  then  come  and  offer  thy  gift.  Agree 
with  thine  adversary  quickly,  whiles  thou  art  in  the  way  with 
him ;  lest  at  any  time  the  adversary  deliver  thee  to  the  judge, 
and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the  officer,  and  thou  be  cast  into 
prison.  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  thou  shalt  by  no  means 
come  out  thence,  till  thou  hast  paid  the  uttermost  farthing. 

The  Seventh  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
The  Collect. 

LORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  author  and 
giver  of  all  good  things ;  graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of 
thy  name,  increase  in  us  true  religion,  nourish  us  with  all 
goodness,   and   of  thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.   Rom.  vi.  19. 

I  SPEAK  after  the  manner  of  men,  because  of  the  in- 
firmity of  your  flesh :  for  as  ye  have  yielded  your  mem- 
bers servants  to  uncleanness,  and  to  iniquity,  unto  iniquity; 
even  so  now  yield  your  members  servants  to  righteousness, 
unto  holiness.  For  when  ye  were  the  servants  of  sin,  ye 
were  free  from  righteousness.  What  fruit  had  ye  then  in 
those  things,  whereof  ye  are  now  ashamed?  for  the  end  of 
those  things  is  death.  But  now  being  made  free  from  sin, 
and  become  servants  to  God,  ye  have  your  fruit  unto  holi- 
ness, and  the  end  everlasting  life.  For  the  wages  of  sin  is 
death:  but  the  gift  of  God  is  eternal  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  viii.  L  ^ 

IN  those  days  the  multitude  being  very  great,  and  having 
nothing  to  eat,  Jesus  called  his  disciples  unto  him,  and 


THE  EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

saith  unto  them,  I  have  compassion  on  the  muhitude,  be- 
cause they  have  now  been  with  me  three  days,  and  have 
nothing  to  eat :  and  if  I  send  them  away  fasting  to  their 
own  houses,  they  will  faint  by  the  way :  for  divers  of  them 
came  from  far.  And  his  disciples  answered  him,  From 
whence  can  a  man  satisfy  these  men  with  bread  here  in 
the  wilderness  ?  And  he  asked  them,  How  many  loaves  have 
ye  ?  And  they  said,  seven.  And  he  commanded  the  people 
to  sit  down  on  the  ground :  and  he  took  the  seven  loaves,  and 
gave  thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  his  disciples  to  set  before 
them  ;  and  they  did  set  them  before  the  people.  And  they 
had  a  few  small  fishes  ;  and  he  blessed,  and  commanded  to 
set  them  also  before  them.  So  they  did  eat,  and  were  fil- 
led ;  and  they  took  up  of  the  broken  meat  that  was  left, 
seven  baskets.  And  they  that  had  eaten  were  about  four 
thousand.    And  he  sent  them  away. 

The  Eighth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  whose  never-failing  providence  ordereth  all 
things  both  in  heaven  and  earth;  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee  to  put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things,  and  to 
give  us  those  things  which  are  profitable  for  us,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

The  Epistle.  Romans  viii.  12. 

BRETHREN,  we  are  debtors  not  to  the  flesh,  to  live 
after  the  flesh;  For  if  ye  live  after  the  flesh,  ye  shall 
die ;  but  if  ye  through  the  Spirit  do  mortify  the  deeds  of 
the  body,  ye  shall  live.  For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spi- 
rit of  God,  they  are  the  Sons  of  God.  For  ye  have  not  re- 
ceived the  spirit  of  bondage  again  to  fear;  but  ye  have  re- 
ceived the  spirit  of  adoption,  whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Fa- 
ther. The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with  our  spirit,  that 
we  are  the  children  of  God.  And  if  children,  then  heirs; 
heirs  of  God,  and  joint-heirs  with  Christ :  if  so  be  that  we 
suffer  with  him,  that  we  may  also  be  glorified  together. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matthew  vii.  15. 

BEWARE  of  false  prophets  which  come  to  you  in 
sheeps  cloathing,  but  inwardly  they  are  ravening 
wolves.  Ye  shall  know  them  by  their  fruits :  Do  men  ga- 
ther grapes  of  thorns,  or  figs  o£ thistles?  Even  so  every 


THE  NINTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

good  tree  bringeth  forth  good  fruit ;  but  a  corrupt  tree  bring- 
eth  forth  evil  fruit.  A  good  tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil 
fruit ;  neither  can  a  corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good  fruit. 
Every  tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good  fruit,  is  hewn 
down,  and  cast  into  the  fire.  Wherefore  by  their  fruits  ye 
shall  know  them.  Not  every  one  that  saith  nnto  me,  Lord, 
Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven;  but  he  that 
doeth  the  will  of  my  Father,  who  is  in  heaven. 

The  Ninth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

GRANT  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  the  spirit  to 
think  and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right;  that  we 
who  cannot  do  any  thing  that  is  good  without  thee,  may 
by  thee  be  enabled  to  live  according  to  thy  will,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle,   1  Cor.  x.  1. 

BRETHREN,  I  would  not  that  ye  should  be  ignorant, 
how  that  all  our  Fathers  were  under  the  cloud,  and 
all  passed  through  the  sea;  and  were  all  baptized  unto  Mo- 
ses in  the  cloud,  and  in  the  sea ;  and  did  all  eat  the  same 
spiritual  meat,  and  did  all  drink  the  same  spiritual  drink ; 
(for  they  drank  of  that  spiritual  Rock  that  followed  them ; 
and  that  Rock  was  Christ.)  But  with  many  of  them  God 
was  not   well  pleased ;  for  they  were  overthrown  in  the 
wilderness.  Now  these  things  were  our  examples,  to  the 
intent  we  should  not  lust  afterevilthings,  as  they  also  lus- 
ted.  Neither  be  ye  idolaters,  as  were  some  of  them  :  as  it 
is  written,  The  people  sat  down  to  eat  and  drink,  and  rose 
up  to  play.    Neither  let  us  commit  fornication,  as  some 
of  them  committed,  and  fell  in  one  day  three  and  twenty 
thousand.     Neither  let  vts  tempt  Christ,  as  some  of  them 
also  tempted,  and  were  destroyed  of  serpents.   Neither 
murmur  ye,  as  some  of  them  also  murmured,  and  were  de- 
stroyed of  the  destroyer.    Now  all  these  things  happened 
unto  them  for  ensamples :  and  they  are  written  for  our  ad- 
monition, upon  whom  the  ends  of  the  world  are  come. 
Wherefore  let  him  that  thinketh  he  standeth,  take  heed 
lest  he  fall.     There  hath  no  temptation  taken  you,  but 
such  as  is  common  to  man  :  but  God  is  faithful,  who  will 
not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above  that  ye  are  able  ;  but 


THE  TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

will  with  the  temptation  also  make  a  way  to  escape,  that 
ye  may  be  able  to  bear  it. 

The  Gospel,  St.  Luke  xvi.  1. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples,  There  was  a  certain  rich 
man  who  had  a  steward;  and  die  same  was  accused 
unto  him,  that  he  had  wasted  his  goods.  And  he  called 
him,  and  said  unto  him,  How  is  it  that  I  hear  this  of  thee? 
Give  an  account  of  thy  stewardship;  for  thou  may  est  be 
no  longer  steward.  Then  the  steward  said  within  him- 
self, What  shall  I  do?  for  my  lord  taketh  away  from  me 
the  stewardship:  I  cannot  dig;  to  beg  I  am  ashamed.  I  am 
resolved  what  to  do,  that  when  I  am  put  out  of  the  stew- 
ardship, they  may  receive  me  into  their  houses.  So  he 
called  every  one  of  his  lord's  debtors  unto  him,  and  said 
unto  the  first.  How  much  owest  thou  unto  my  lord?  And 
he  said.  An  hundred  measures  of  oil.  And  he  said  unto 
him,  Take  thy  bill,  and  sit  down  quickly,  and  write  fifty. 
Then  said  he  to  another.  And  how  much  owest  thou  ?  And 
he  said,  an  hundred  measures  of  wheat.  And  he  said  unto 
him,  Take  thy  bill,  and  write  fourscore.  And  the  lord 
commended  the  unjust  steward,  because  he  had  done  wise- 
ly :  for  the  children  of  this  world  are  in  their  generation 
wiser  than  the  children  of  light.  And  I  say  unto  you, 
Make  to  yourselves  friends  of  the  mammon  of  unrighte- 
ousness; that  when  ye  fail,  they  may  receive  you  into 
everlasting  habitations.  ■ 

The  Tenth  Sujiday  after  Trinity, 
The  Collect. 

LET   thy  m.erciful  ears,    O  Lord,    be   open  to  the 
prayers  of  thy  humble  servants;  and  that  they  may 
obtain  their  petitions,  make  them  to  ask  such  things  as 
shall  please  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 
The  Epistle.  1  Cor.  xii.  1. 

CONCERNING  spiritual  gifts,  brethren,  I  would  not 
have  you  ignorant.  Ye  know  that  ye  were  Gentiles, 
carried  away  unto  these  dumb  idols  even  as  ye  were  led. 
Wherefore  I  give  you  to  understand,  that  no  man,  speaking 
by  the  Spirit  of  God,  calleth  Jesus  accursed;  and  that  no 
man  can  say  that  Jesus  is  the  Lord,  but  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Now  there  are  diversities  of  gifts,  but  the  same  spirit. 
And  there  are  differences  of  administrations,  but  the  same 

P 


THE   ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Lord.  And  there  are  diversities  of  operations,  but  it  is 
the  same  God,  who  worketh  all  in  all.  But  the  manifesta- 
tion of  the  Spirit  is  given  to  every  man  to  profit  withal. 
For  to  one  is  given  by  the  Spirit  the  word  of  wisdom ;  to 
another,  the  word  of  knowledge  by  the  same  Spirit;  to  ano- 
ther, faith  by  the  same  Spirit;  to  another,  the  gifts  of  heal- 
ing by  the  same  Spirit ;  to  another,  the  working  of  mira- 
cles; to  another,  prophecy;  to  another,  discerning  of  spi- 
rits; to  another,  divers  kinds  of  tongues;  to  another,  the 
interpretation  of  tongues.  But  all  these  worketh  that  one 
and  the  self-same  Spirit,  dividing  to  every  man  severally 
as  he  will. 

TJie  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xix.  41. 

AND  when  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld  the  city,  and 
wept  over  it,  saying.  If  thou  hadst  known,  even  thou, 
at  least  in  this  thy  day,  the  things  which  belong  unto  thy. 
peace !  but  now  they  are  hid  from  thine  eyes.  For  the 
days  shall  come  upon  thee,  that  thine  enemies  shall  cast 
a  trench  about  thee,  and  compass  thee  round,  and  keep 
thee  in  on  every  side,  and  shall  lay  thee  even  with  the 
ground,  and  thy  children  within  thee :  and  they  shall  not 
leave  in  thee  one  stone  upon  another;  because  thouknew- 
est  not  the  time  of  thy  visitation.  And  he  went  into  the 
temple,  and  began  to  cast  out  them  that  sold  therein,  and 
them  that  bought,  saying  unto  them.  It  is  written,  My 
house  is  the  house  of  prayer:  but  ye  have  made  it  a  den 
of  thieves.  And  he  taught  daily  in  the  temple. 

The  Eleventh  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  declarest  thy  Almighty  power  chiefly  in 
showing  mercy  and  pity ;  mercifully  grant  unto  us 
such  a  measure  of  thy  grace,  that  we,  running  the  way  of 
thy  commandments,  may  obtain  thy  gracious  promises, 
and  be  made  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  treasure,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.   1  Cor.  xv.  1. 

BRETHREN,  I  declare  unto  you  the  Gospel  which  I 
preached  unto  you,  which  also  ye  have  received,  and 
wherein  ye  stand;  by  which  also  ye  are  saved,  if  ye  keep 
in  memory  wlmt  I  preached  unto  you,  unless  ye  have  be- 


THE  TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

lieved  in  vain.  For  I  delivered  unto  you  first  of  all,  that 
which  I  also  received,  how  that  Christ  died  for  our  sins, 
according  to  the  Scriptures;  and  that  he  was  buried;  and 
that  he  rose  again  the  third  day,  according  to  the  Scrip- 
tures; and  that  he  was  seen  of  Cephas;  then  of  the  twelve: 
After  that,  he  was  seen  of  above  five  hundred  brethren  at 
once;  of  whom  the  greater  part  remain  unto  this  present; 
but  some  are  fallen  asleep.  After  that  he  was  seen  of 
James;  then  of  all  the  Apostles:  and  last  of  all  he  was  seen 
of  me  also,  as  of  one  born  out  of  due  time.  For  I  am  the 
least  of  the  Apostles,  that  am  not  meet  to  be  called  an 
Apostle,  because  I  persecuted  the  Church  of  God.  But, 
by  the  grace  of  God,  I  swn  what  I  am ;  and  his  grace, 
which  was  bestowed  vtpon  me,  was  not  in  vain;  but  I  la- 
boured more  abundantly  than  they  all:  yet  not  I,  but  the 
grace  of  God  which  was  with  me.  Therefore,  whether  it 
were  I,  or  they,  so  we  preach,  and  so  ye  believed. 

-  The  Gospel.  St,  Luke  xviii.  9. 

JESUS  spake  this  parable  unto  certain  which  trusted  in 
themselves  that  they  were  righteous,  and  despised 
others :  Two  men  went  up  into  the  temple  to  pray ;  the 
one  a  Pharisee,  and  the  other  a  Publican.  The  Pharisee 
stood  and  prayed  thus  with  himself:  God,  I  thank  thee, 
that  I  am  not  as  other  men  are,  extortioners,  unjust,  adul- 
terers, or  even  as  this  Publican:  I  fast  twice  in  the  week, 
I  give  tithes  of  all  that  I  possess.  And  the  Publican  stand- 
ing afar  off,  would  not  lift  up  so  much  as  his  eyes  unto 
heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast,  saying,  God  be  merci- 
ful to  me  a  sinner.  I  tell  you,  this  man  went  down  to  his 
house  justified  rather  than  the  other:  for  every  one  that 
exalteth  himself,  shall  be  abased;  and  he  that  humbleth 
himself,  shall  be  exalted. 

The  Twelfth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  always 
more  ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to 
give  more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve;  pour  down  up- 
on us  the  abundance  of  thy  mercy,  forgiving  us  those  things 
whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us  those  good 


THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

things  which  we  are  not  worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the 
merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son  our  Lord. 
Jmen. 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor.  iii.  4. 

SUCH  trust  have  we  through  Christ  to  God-ward:  Not 
that  we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to  think  any  thing 
as  of  ourselves;  but  our  sufficiency  is  of  God.  Who  also 
hath  made  us  able  ministers  of  the  New  Testament;  not 
of  the  letter,  but  of  the  Spirit:  for  the  letter  killeth,  but  the 
Spirit  giveth  life.  But  if  the  ministration  of  death,  written 
and  engraven  in  stones,  was  glorious,  so  that  the  children 
of  Israel  could  not  stedfastly  behold  the  face  of  Moses  for 
the  glory  of  his  countenance,  which  glory  was  to  be  done 
away;  how  shall  not  the  ministration  of  the  Spirit  be  ra- 
ther glorious?  For  if  the  ministration  of  condemnation  be 
glory,  much  more  doth  the  ministration  of  righteousness 
exceed  in  glory. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  vii.  31. 

JESUS,  departing  from  the  coasts  of  Tyre  and  Sidon, 
came  unto  the  sea  of  Galilee,  through  the  midst  of  the 
coasts  of  Decapolis,  and  they  bring  unto  him  one  that 
was  deaf,  and  had  an  impediment  in  his  speech;  and  they 
beseech  him  to  put  his  hand  upoi\  him.  And  he  took  him 
aside  from  the  multitude,  and  put  his  fingers  into  his  ears, 
and  he  spit,  and  touched  his  tongue ;  and  looking  up  to 
heaven,  he  sighed,  and  saith  unto  him,  EphphatJia^  that  is, 
be  opened.  And  straightway  his  ears  were  opened,  and 
the  string  of  his  tongue  was  loosed,  and  he  spake  plain. 
And  he  charged  them  that  they  should  tell  no  man :  but 
the  more  he  charged  them,  so  much  the  more  a  great  deal 
they  published  it;  and  were  beyond  measure  astonished, 
saying.  He  hath  done  all  things  well;  he  maketh  both  the 
deaf  to  hear,  and  the  dumb  to  speak. 

The  TJiirteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  whose  only  gift  h 
cometh  that  thy  faithful  people  do  unto  thee  true 
and  laudable  service;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we  may 


THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

so  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  life,  that  we  fail  not  finally 
to  attain  thy  heavenly  promises,  through  the  merits  of  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  iii.  16. 

TO  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the  promises  made. 
He  saith  not,  and  to  seeds,  as  of  many ;  but  as  of 
one,  And  to  thy  seed,  which  is  Christ.  And  this  I  say, 
that  the  covenant  that  was  confirmed  before  of  God  in 
Christ,  the  law,  which  was  four  hundred  and  thirty  years 
after,  cannot  disannul,  that  it  should  make  the  promise  of 
none  effect.  For  if  the  inheritance  be  of  the  law,  it  is  no 
more  of  promise ;  but  God  gave  it  to  Abraham  by  promise. 
Wherefore  then  serveth  the  law  ?  It  was  added  because  of 
transgressions,  till  the  seed  should  come  to  whom  the  pro- 
mise was  made ;  and  it  was  ordained  by  angels  in  the  hand 
of  a  mediator.  Now  a  mediator  is  not  a  mediator  of  one; 
but  God  is  one.  Is  the  law  then  against  the  promises  of 
God  ?  God  forbid ;  for  if  there  had  been  a  law  given  which 
could  have  given  life,  verily  righteousness  should  have. 
been  by  the  law.  But  the  Scripture  hath  concluded  all 
under  sin,  that  the  promise,  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ,  might 
be  given  to  them  that  believe. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  x.  23. 

BLESSED  are  the  eyes  which  see  the  things  that  ye 
see :  For  I  tell  you,  that  many  prophets  and  kings 
have  desired  to  see  those  things  which  ye  see,  and  have  not 
seen  them;  and  to  hear  those  things  which  ye  hear,  and 
have  not  heard  them.  And  behold  a  certain  lawyer  stood 
up,  and  tempted  him,  saying.  Master,  what  shall  I  do  to 
inherit  eternal  life?  He  said  unto  him.  What  is  written  in 
the  law?  How  readest  thou?  And  he  answering  said.  Thou 
shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with 
all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  strength,  and  with  all  thy 
mind;  and  thy  neighbour  as  thyself  And  he  said  unto 
him.  Thou  hast  answered  right:  this  do,  and  thou  shalt  live. 
But  he,  willing  to  justify  himself,  said  unto  Jesus,  And 
who  is  my  neighbour?  and  Jesus  answering  said,  A  cer- 
tain man  went  down  from  Jerusalem  to  Jericho,  and  fell 
among  thieves,  which  stript  him  of  his  raiment,  and  wound- 
ed him,  and  departed,  leaving  him  half  dead.  And  by 
chance  there  came  down  a  certain  Priest  that  way;  and 


TH^  FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

when  he  saw  him,  he  passed  by  on  the  other  side.  And 
iike;.vise  a  Levite,  when  he  was  at  the  place,  came  and 
looke;d  on  him,  and  passed  by  on  the  other  side.  But  a 
certain  Samaritan,  as  he  journeyed,  came  where  he  was: 
and  when  he  saw  him,  he  had  compassion  on  him,  and 
went  to  him,  and  bound  up  his  wounds,  pouring  in  oil  and 
wine;  and  set  him  on  his  own  beast,  and  brought  him  into 
all'  mn,  and  took  care  of  him.  And  on  the  morrow,  when, 
he  departed,  he  took  out  two  pence,  and  gave  them  to  the 
host,  and  said  unto  hun,  Take  care  of  him;  and  whatso- 
ever thou  spendest  more,  when  I  come  again,  I  will  re- 
pay thee.  Which  now  of  these  three,  thinkest  thou,  was 
neii^hb^ur  unto  liim  that  fell  among  the  thieves?  And  he 
said,  He  that  showed  mercy  on  him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto 
him,  Go,  and  do  thou  likewise. 

The  Fourteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  give  unto  us  the  in- 
crease of  faith,  hope,  and  charity ;  and  that  we  may 
obtain  that  which  thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love  that 
which  thou  dost  command,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lotd. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle,  Gal.  v.  16. 

1SAY  then,  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  ye  shall  not  fulfil 
the  lust  of  the  flesh.  For  the  flesh  lusteth  against  the 
Spirit,  and  the  Spirit  against  the  flesh;  and  these  are  con- 
trary the  one  to  the  other;  so  that  ye  cannot  do  the  things 
that  ye  would.  But  if  ye  be  led  by  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not 
under  the  law.  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest, 
which  are  dicse,  Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  las- 
civiousness,  idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emula- 
tions, wrath,  strife,  seditions,  heresies,  envyings,  murders, 
drunkenness,  revellings,  and  such  like :  of  the  which  I  tell 
you  before,  as  I  have  also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they 
who  do  such  things,  shall  not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 
Bat  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long- suffering,, . 
gcndeness,  goodness,  faith,  meekness,  temperance:  against 
such  there  is  no  law.  And  they  that  are  Christ's  have 
crucified  the  flesh,  with  the  affections  and  lusts. 


THE  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

^^  The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xvii.  11. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  went  to  Jerusalem,  that 
he  passed  through  the  midst  of  Samaria  and  Gahlee. 
And  as  he  entered  into  a  certain  village,  there  met  him  ten 
men  that  were  lepers,  who  stood  afar  off.  And  they  lifted 
up  their  voices,  and  said,  Jesus,  Master,  have  mercy  on  us. 
And  when  he  saw  them,  he  said  unto  them.  Go  show 
yourselves  unto  the  priests.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as 
they  went,  they  were  cleansed.  And  one  of  them,  when  he 
saw  that  he  was  healed,  turned  back,  and  with  a  loud 
voice  glorified  God,  and  fell  down  on  his  face  at  his  feet, 
giving  him  thanks :  and  he  was  a  Samaritan.  And  Jesus 
answering  said,  Were  there  not  ten  cleansed?  but  where 
are  the  nine?  There  are  not  found  that  returned  to  give 
glory  to  God,  save  this  stranger.  And  he  said  unto  him, 
Arise,  go  thy  way:  thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole. 

The  Fifteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

KEEP,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  thy  Church  with  thy 
perpetual  mercy:    And  because  the  frailty  of  man 
without  thee  cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by  thy  help  ffbm 
all  things  hurtful,  and  lead  us  to  all  things  profitable  to 
our  salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  Gal.  vi.  11. 
"E  see  how  large  a  letter  I  have  written  unto  you  with 


Y 


mine  own  hand.  As  many  as  desire  to  make  a  fair- 
show  in  the  flesh,  they  constrain  you  to  be  circumcised; 
only  lest  they  should  suffer  persecution  for  the  cross  of 
Christ.  For  neither  they  themselves  who  are  circumr 
cised  keep  the  law;  but  desire  to  have  you  circumcised, 
that  they  may  glory  in  your  flesh.  But  God  forbid  that  I 
should  glory,  save  in  the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
by  whom  the  world  is  crucified  unto  me,  and  I  unto  the 
world.  For  in  Christ  Jesus  neither  circumcision  availeth 
any  thing,  nor  uncircumcision,  but  a  new  creature.  And 
as  many  as  walk  according  to  this  rule,  peace  be  on  them, 
and  mercy,  and  upon  the  Israel  of  God.  From  henceforth 
let  no  man  trouble  me,  for  I  bear  in  my  body  the  marks 
of  the  Lord  Jesus.  Brethren,  the  grace  of  bur  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  be  with  your  spirit.  Amen. 


THE  SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Gospel,  St.  Matth.  vi.  24. 

NO  man  can  serve  two  masters:  for  either  he  will  hate 
the  one,  and  love  the  other:  or  else  he  will  hold  to 
the  one,  and  despise  the  other:  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and 
mammon.  Therefore  I  say  unto  you.  Take  no  thought 
for  your  life,  what  ye  shall  eat,  or  what  ye  shall  drink; 
nor  yet  for  your  body,  what  ye  shall  put  on:  is  not  the 
life  more  than  meat,  and  the  body  than  raiment?  Behold 
the  fowls  of  the  air:  for  they  sow  not,  neither  do  they 
reap,  nor  gather  into  barns ;  yet  your  heavenly  Father  feed- 
eth  them.  Are  ye  not  much  better  than  they?  Which  of 
you,  by  taking  thought,  can  add  one  cubit  unto  his  stature : 
and  why  take  ye  thought  for  raiment?  Consider  the  lilies 
pf  the  field,  how  they  grow :  they  toil  not,  neither  do  they 
spin;  and  yet  I  say  unto  you,  that  even  Solomon  in  all  his 
glory  was  not  arrayed  like  one  of  these.  Wherefore  if  God  j 
so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which  to-day  is,  and  to- 
morrow is  cast  into  the  oven ;  shall  he  not  much  more 
clothe  you,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ?  Therefore  take  no  thought, 
saying,  What  shall  we  eat?  or.  What  shall  we  drink?  or, 
Wherewithal  shall  we  be  clothed?  (for  after  all  these  things 
do  the  Gentiles  seek:)  for  your  heavenly  Father  knoweth 
that  ye  have  need  of  all  these  things.  But  seek  ye  first  the 
kingdom  of  God,  and  his  righteousness,  and  all  these 
things  shall  be  added  unto  you.  Take  therefore  no  thought 
for  the  morrow ;  for  the  morrow  shall  take  thought  for  the 
things  of  itself:  sufficient  unto  the  day  is  the  evil  thereof. 

The  Sixteenth  Sunday  after  Tritiity, 
The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  let  thy  continual  pity 
cleanse  and  defend  thy  Church;  and  because  it 
cannot  continue  in  safety  without  thy  succour,  preserve 
it  evermore  by  thy  help  and  goodness,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iii.  13. 

1  DESIRE  that  ye  faint  not  at  my  tribulations  for  you, 
which  is  your  glory.  For  this  cause  I  bow  my  knees 
unto  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of  whom  the 
whole  family  in  heaven  and  earth  is  named,  that  he  would 
grant  you,  according  to  the  riches   of  his  glory,  to  be 


SEVENTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

strengthened  with  might  by  his  Spirit  in  the  inner  man  ; 
that  Christ  may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by  faith ;  that  ye,  be- 
ing rooted  and  grounded  in  love,  may  be  able  to  compre- 
hend, with  all  saints,  what  is  the  breadth,  and  length,  and 
depth,  and  height ;  and  to  know  the  love  of  Christ,  which 
passeth  knowledge,  that  ye  might  be  filled  with  ail  the 
fulness  of  God.  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceed- 
ing abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according 
to  the  power  that  worketh  in  us,  unto  him  be  glory  in  the 
Church,  by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages,  world  with- 
out end.  Amen. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  vii.  11. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  the  day  after,  that  Jesus  went  into 
a  city  called  Nain;  and  m.any  of  his  disciples  went 
with  him,  and  much  people.  Now  when  he  came  nigh  to 
the  gate  of  the  city,  behold,  there  was  a  dead  man  carried 
out,  the  only  son  of  his  mother,  and  she  was  a  widow:  and 
much  people  of  the  city  was  with  her.  And  when  the  Lord 
saw  her,  he  had  compassion  on  her,  and  said  unto  her, 
Weep  not.  And  he  came  and  touched  the  bier  (and  they 
that  bare  him  stood  still)  and  he  said.  Young  man,  I  say 
unto  thee,  Arise.  And  he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and  began 
to  speak:  and  he  delivered  him  to  his  mother.  And  there 
came  a  fear  on  all :  and  they  glorified  God,  saying,  that  a 
great  Prophet  is  risen  up  among  us ;  and,  that  God  hath 
visited  his  people.  And  this  rumour  of  him  went  forth 
throughout  all  Judea,  and  throughout  all  the  region  round 
about.  » 

The  Seventeenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

LORD,  we  pray  thee,  that  thy  grace  may  always  pre- 
vent and  follow  us;  and  make  us  continually  to  be 
given  to  all  good  works,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen, 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  1. . 

1THEPTLFORE,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are 
called,  with  all  lowliness  and  meeloiess,  with  long-suffer- 
ing, forbearing  one  another  in  love ;  endeavouring  to  keep 
the  unity  of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace.  There  is  one 
body,  and  one  Spirit,  even  as  ye  are  called  in  one  hope  of 


EIGHTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

your  calling;  one  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Baptism,  one  God 
and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above  all,  and  through  all,  and 
in  you  all. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xiv.  1. 

IT  camfe  to  pass,  as  Jesus  went  into  the  house  of  one  of 
the  chief  Pharisees  to  eat  bread,  on  the  Sabbath-day, 
tnat  they  watched  him.  And  behold,  there  was  a  certain 
man  before  him,  who  had  the  dropsy.  And  Jesus  answer- 
ing spake  unto  the  Lawyers  and  Pharisees,  saying.  Is  it 
lawful  to  heal  on  the  Sabbath-day?  And  they  held  their 
peace.  And  he  took  him,  and  healed  him,  and  let  him  go  ; 
and  answered  them,  saying,  Which  of  you  shall  have  an 
ass  or  an  ox  fallen  into  a  pit,  and  will  not  straightway  pull 
him  out  on  the  Sabbath-day?  And  they  could  not  answer 
him  again  to  these  things.  And  he  put  forth  a  parable  to 
those  who  were  bidden,  when  he  marked  how  they  chose 
out  the  chief  rooms ;  saying  unto  them.  When  thou  art  bid- 
den of  any  man  to  a  wedding,  sit  not  down  in  the  highest 
room,  lest  a  more  honourable  man  than  thou  be  bidden 
of  him;  and  he  that  bade  thee  and  him  come  and  say  to 
thee.  Give  this  man  place;  and  thou  begin  with  shame  to 
take  the  lowest  room.  But  when  thou  art  bidden,  go  and 
sit  down  in  the  lowest  room;  that  when  he  that  bade  thee 
cometh,  he  may  say  unto  thee.  Friend,  go  up  higher:  then 
shalt  thou  have  worship  in  the  presence  of  them  that  sit  at 
meat  with  thee.  For  whosoever  exaltcth  himself,  shall  be 
abased:  and  he  that  humbleth  himself,  shall  be  exalted. 

The  Eighteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  grant  thy  people  grace  to 
withstand  the  temptations  of  the  world,  the  flesh, 
and  the  devil;  and  with  pure  hearts  and  minds  to  follow 
thee,  tlie  only  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
Tlie  Epistle.   1  Cor.  1.  4. 

1  THANK  my  God  always  on  your  behalf,  for  the  grace 
of  God  which  is  given  you  by  Jesus  Christ;  that  in 
every  thing  ye  are  enriched  by  him,  in  all  utterance,  and 
in  all  knowledge ;  even  as  the  testimony  of  Christ  was  con- 
firmed in  you.  So  that  ye  come  behind  in  no  gift;  waiting 
for  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  also 


THE  NINETEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

confirm  you  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may  be  blameless  in 
the  day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxii.  34. 

WHEN  the  Pharisees  had  heard  that  Jesus  had  put 
the  Sadducees  to  silence,  they  were  gathered  to- 
gether. Then  one  of  tliem  who  was  a  lawyer,  asked  him  a 
question,  tempting  him,  and  saying.  Master,  which  is  the 
great  commandment  in  the  law?  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou 
shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with 
all  thy  soul,  and  with  ail  thy  mind :  This  is  the  first  and 
great  commandment.  And  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these  two  com- 
mandments hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets.  While  the 
Pharisees  were  gathered  together,  Jesus  asked  them,  say- 
ing, What  think  ye  of  Christ?  whose  son  is  he?  They  say 
unto  him,  The  son  of  David.  He  saith  unto  them.  How 
then  doth  David  in  spirit  call  him  Lord,  saying,  the  Lord 
said  unto  my  Lord,  sit  thou  on  my  right  hand,  till  I  make 
thine  enemies  thy  foot-stool?  If  David  then  call  him  Lord, 
how  is  he  his  son  ?  And  no  man  was  able  to  answer  him  a 
word,  neither  durst  any  man,  from  that  day  forth,  ask  him 
any  more  questions.  » 

The  N'uieteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  forasmuch  as  without  thee  we  are  not  able  to 
please  thee;  mercifully  grant  that  thy  Holy  Spirit 
may  in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  17. 

THIS  I  say  therefore,  and  testify  in  the  Lord,  that  ye 
henceforth  walk  not  as  other  Gentiles  walk,  in  the 
vanity  of  their  mind;  having  the  understanding  darkened, 
being  alienated  from  the  life  of  God,  through  the  ignorance 
that  is  in  them,  because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart: 
who,  being  past  feeling,  have  given  themselves  over  unto 
lasciviousness,  to  work  all  uncleanness  with  greediness. 
But  ye  have  not  so  learned  Christ;  if  so  be  that  ye  have 
heard  him,  and  have  been  taught  by  him,  as  the  truth  is 
in  Jesus:  That  ye  put  off,  concerning  the  former  conver- 
satio  1,  the  old  man,  which  is  corrupt  according  to  the  de- 
ceitful lusts ;  and  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your  mind : 


THF  TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

and  that  ye  put  on  the  new  man,  which  after  God  is  created 
in  righteousness  and  true  hohness.  Wherefore  putting 
away  lying,  speak  every  man  truth  with  his  neighbour :  for 
we  are  m.embers  one  of  another.  Be  ye  angry,  and  sin 
not:  let  not  the  sun  go  down  upon  your  wrath:  neither 
give  place  to  the  devil.  Let  him  that  stole,  steal  no  more ; 
but  rather  let  him  labour,  working  with  his  hands  the  thing 
which  is  good,  that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him  that  need- 
eth.  Let  no  corrupt  communication  proceed  out  of  your 
mouth,  but  that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that 
it  may  minister  grace  unto  the  hearers.  And  grieve  not 
the  Holy  Spirit  of  God,  whereby  ye  are  sealed  unto  the 
day  of  redemption.  Let  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and 
anger,  and  clamour,  and  evil-speaking,  be  put  away  from 
you,  with  all  malice.  And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  ten- 
der-hearted, forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God  for  Christ's 
sake  hath  forgiven  you. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  ix.  1. 

JESUS  entered  into  a  ship,  and  passed  over,  and  came 
into  his  own  city.  And  behold,  tb.ey  brought  to  him  a 
man  sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed.  And  Jesus,  seeing 
their  faith,  said  unto  the  sick  of  the  palsy,  Son,  be  of  good 
cheer,  thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee.  And  behold  certain  of 
the  scribes  said  within  themselves,  this  man  blasphemeth. 
And  Jesus  knowing  their  thoughts,  said.  Wherefore  think 
ye  evil  in  your  hearts?  For  whether  is  easier  to  say.  Thy 
sins  be  forgiven  thee  ?  or  to  say.  Arise,  and  walk  ?  But  that 
ye  may  know  that  the  Son  of  man  hath  power  on  the  earth 
to  forgive  sins,  (then  saith  he  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy) 
Arise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and  go  unto  thine  house.  And 
he  arose,  and  departed  to  his  house.  But  when  the  mul- 
titude saw  it,  th^y  marvelled,  and  glorified  God,  who  had 
given  such  power  unto  men. 

The  Twentieth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  of  thy  boun- 
tiful  goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  from  all 
things  that  may  hurt  us;  that  we,  being  ready  both  in  body 
and  soul,  may  cheerfully  accomplish  those  things  which 
thou  coramandest,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Ameii' 


^^., 


THE  TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  v.  15. 
EE  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not  as  fools,  but 


S' 


as  wise,  redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days  are  evil. 
Wherefore  be  ye  not  unwise,  but  understanding  what  the 
will  of  the  Lord  is.  And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein 
is  excess ;  but  be  filled  with  the  Spirit :  speaking  to  your- 
selves in  psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs,  singing 
and  making  melody  in  your  heart  to  the  Lord;  giving 
thanks  always  for  all  things  unto  God  and  the  Father,  in 
the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  submitting  yourselves 
one  to  another  in  the  fear  of  God. 


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The  Gospel  St.  Matth.  xxii.  1. 

ESUS  said,  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a 
certain  king,  who  made  a  marriage  for  his  son ;  and 
sent  forth  his  servants  to  call  them  that  were  bidden  to  the 
wedding :  and  they  would  not  come.  Again,  he  sent  forth 
other  servants,  saying.  Tell  them  who  are  bidden.  Be- 
hold, I  have  prepared  my  dinner :  my  oxen  and  my  fatlings 
are  killed,  and  all  things  are  ready :  come  unto  the  mar- 
riage. But  they  made  light  of  it,  and  went  their  ways, 
one  to  his  farm,  another  to  his  merchandize :  and  the  rem- 
nant took  his  servants,  and  entreated  them  spitefully, 
and  slew  them.  But  when  the  king  heard  thereof,  he  was 
wroth :  and  he  sent  forth  his  armies,  and  destroyed  those 
murderers,  and  burnt  up  their  city.  Then  saith  he  to  his 
servants.  The  wedding  is  ready,  but  they  who  were  bidden 
were  not  worthy.  Go  ye  therefore  into  the  highways, 
and  as  many  as  ye  shall  find,  bid  to  the  marriage.  So  those 
servants  went  out  into  the  highways,  and  gathered  toge- 
ther all,  as  many  as  they  found,  both  bad  and  good :  and 
the  wedding  was  furnished  with  guests.  And  when  the 
king  came  in  to  see  the  guests,  he  saw  there  a  man  who 
had  not  on  a  wedding  garment.  And  he  saith  unto  him. 
Friend,  how  came st  thou  in  hither,  not  having  a  wedding 
garment?  And  he  was  speechless.  Then  said  the  king  to 
the  servants,  Bind  him  hand  and  foot,  and  take  him  away, 
and  cast  him  into  outer  darkness :  there  shall  be  weeping 
and  gnashing  of  teeth.  For  many  are  called,  but  few 
are  chosen. 


TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Twenty-first  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

GRx\NT,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thy  faith- 
ful people,  pardon  and  peace  ;  that  they  may  be 
cleansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a  quiet 
mind,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Th^  Epistle.  Ephes.  vi.  10. 
1^  /TY  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in  the  power 
JlVA  of  his  might.  Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God, 
that  yc  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil. 
For  we  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against 
prnicipalities,  against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the 
darkness  of  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in 
high  places.  Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole  armour 
of  God,  t'i.it  ye  may  be  able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day, 
and  having  done  all,  to  stand.  Stand  therefore,  having 
your  loins  girt  about  with  truth ;  and  having  on  the  breast- 
plate of  righteousness ;  and  your  feet  shod  whh  the  pre- 
paration of  the  gospel  of  peace  •,  above  all,  taking  the  shield 
of  faith,  wherewith  ye  shall  be  able  to  quench  all  the  fiery 
darts  of  the  wicked.  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and 
the  sword  of  ihe  Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God :  pray- 
ing always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication  in  the  Spirit,  and 
watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance,  and  supplica- 
tion for  all  saints  ;  and  for  me,  that  utterance  may  be  given 
unto  me,  that  I  may  open  my  mouth  boldly,  to  make  known 
the  mystery  of  the  gospel ;  for  v/hich  I  am  an  ambassa- 
dor in  bonds :  that  therein  I  may  speak  boldly  as  I  ought 
to  speak. 

The  Gospel  St.  John  iv.  46. 

THERE  was  a  certain  nobleman,  whose  son  was  sick 
at  Capernaum.  When  he  heard  that  Jesus  was  come 
out  of  Judca  into  Galilee,  he  went  unto  him,  and  besought 
him,  that  he  would  come  down  and  heal  his  son ;  for  he 
was  at  the  point  of  death.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him. 
Except  ye  see  signs  and  wonders,  ye  will  not  believe.  The 
nobleman  saith  unto  him,  Sir,  come  down  ere  my  child 
die.  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  Go  thy  way,  thy  son  liveth. 
And  the  man  believed  the  word  that  Jesus  had  spoken 
unto  him,  and  he  went  his  way.  And  as  he  was  now 
going  down,  his  servants  met  him,  and  told  him,  saying, 


TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Thy  son  liveth.  Then  enquired  he  of  them  the  hour 
when  he  began  to  amend:  and  they  said  unto  him,  Yes- 
terday, at  the  seventh  hour,  the  ftver  left  him.  So  the 
father  knew  that  it  was  at  the  same  hour  in  the  wiiich  Jesus 
said  unto  him.  Thy  son  Uveth ;  and  himself  believed, 
and  his  whole  house.  This  is  again  the  second  miracle 
that  Jesus  did,  when  he  was  come  out  of  Judea  into  Ga- 
lilee. — 

The  Twenty-second  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  household  the 
Church  in  continual  godliness;  that,  through  thy 
protection,  it  may  be  free  from  all  adversities,  and  devout- 
ly given  to  serve  thee  in  good  works,  to  the  glory  of  thy 
name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  Phil.  i.  3. 

I  THANK  my  God  upon  every  remembrance  of  you 
(always  in  every  prayer  of  mine  for  you  all  making 
request  with  joy)  for  your  fellowship  in  the  Gospel  from 
the  first  day  until  now ;  being  confident  of  this  very  thing, 
that  he  who  hath  begun  a  good  work  in  you,  will  perform 
it  until  the  day  of  Jesus  Christ;  even  as  it  is  meet  for  me 
to  think  this  of  you  all,  because  I  have  you  in  my  heart, 
inasmuch  as  both  in  my  bonds,  and  in  the  defence  and 
confirmation  of  the  Gospel,  ye  all  are  partakers  of  my 
grace.  For  God  is  my  record,  how  greatly  I  long  after 
you  all  in  the  bowels  of  Jesus  Christ.  And  this  I  pray, 
that  your  love  may  abound  yet  more  and  more  in  know- 
ledge, and  in  all  judgment:  That  ye  may  approve  things 
that  are  excellent,  that  ye  may  be  sincere,  and  without 
offence  till  the  day  of  Christ;  being  filled  with  the  fruits 
of  righteousness,  which  are  by  Jesus  Christ,  unto  the  glory 
and  praise  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xviii.  21. 

PETER  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  how  oft  shall  my  bro- 
ther sin  against  me,  and  I  forgive  him?  till  seven 
times?  Jesus  saithunto  him,  I  say  not  unto  thee,  until  se- 
ven times :  but  until  seventy  times  seven.  Therefore  is 
the  kingdom  of  heaven  likened  unto  a  certain  king,  who 
would  take  account  of  his  servants.  And  when  he  had 
begun  to  reckon,  one  was  brought  unto  him,  who  owed 


TWENTY-THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

him  ten  thousand  talents.  But  forasmuch  as  he  had  not 
to  pay,  his  lord  commanded  him  to  be  sold,  and  his  wife 
and  children,  and  all  that  he  had,  and  payment  to  be  made. 
The  servant  therefore  fell  down  and  worshipped  him,  say- 
ing. Lord,  have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will  pay  thee  all. 
Then  the  lord  of  that  servant  was  moved  with  compas- 
sion, and  loosed  him,  and  forgave  him  the  debt.  But  the 
same  servant  went  out,  and  found  one  of  his  fellow-servants, 
who  owed  him  an  hundred  pence;  and  he  laid  hands  on 
him,  and  took  him  by  the  throat,  saying.  Pay  me  that  thou 
owest.  And  his  fellow-servant  fell  down  at  his  feet,  and 
besought  him,  saying.  Have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will 
pay  thee  all.  And  he  would  not;  but  went  and  cast  him 
into  prison,  till  he  should  pay  the  debt.  So  when  his  fel- 
low-servants saw  what  was  done,  they  were  very  sorry, 
and  came  and  told  unto  their  lord  all  that  was  done.  Then 
his  lord,  after  that  he  had  called  him,  said  unto  him,  O 
thou  wicked  servant,  I  forgave  thee  all  that  debt,  because 
thou  desiredstme:  shouldest  not  thou  also  have  had  com- 
passion on  thy  fellow-servant,  even  as  I  had  pity  on  thee? 
And  his  lord  was  wroth,  and  delivered  him  to  the  tar- 
mentors,  till  he  should  pay  all  that  was  due  unto  him.  So 
likewise  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  also  unto  you,  if  ye, 
from  your  hearts,  forgive  not  every  one  his  brother  their 
trespasses.  ■ 

The  Twe?7ty-third  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect, 

OGOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  who  art  the  author 
of  all  godliness;  be  ready,  we  beseech  thee,  to  hear 
the  devout  prayers  of  thy  Church;  and  grant  that  those 
things  which  we  ask  faithfully,  we  may  obtain  effectually, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Aine7i. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  iii.  17. 

BRETHREN,  be  followers  together  of  me,  and  mark 
them  who  walk  so,  as  ye  have  us  for  an  ensample. 
(For  many  walk,  of  whom  I  have  told  you  often,  and  now 
tell  you  even  weeping,  that  they  are  the  enemies  of  the 
Cross  of  Christ;  whose  end  is  destruction,  whose  god  is 
their  belly,  and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame,  who  mind 
earthly  things.)  For  our  conversation  is  in  heaven,  from 
whence  also  we  look  for  the  Saviour,   the   Lord  Jesus 


TWENTY-FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Christ;  who  shall  change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fa- 
shioned like  unto  his  glorious  body,  according  to  the  work- 
ing, whereby  he  is  able  even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 
The  Gospd.  St.  Matth.  zxii.  15. 

THEN  went  the  Pharisees,  and  took  counsel  how  they 
might  entangle  him  in  his  talk.  And  they  sent  out 
unto  him  their  disciples,  with  the  Herodians,  saying,  Mas- 
ter, we  know  that  thou  art  true,  and  teachest  the  way  o£ 
God  in  truth,  neither  carest  thou  for  any  man:  for  thou 
regardest  not  the  person  of  men.  Tell  us,  therefore,  What 
thinkest  thou?  Is  it  lawful  to  give  tribute  unto  Csesar,  or 
not?  But  Jesus  perceived  their  wickedness,  and  said,  Why 
tempt  ye  me,  ye  hypocrites?  Show  me  the  tribute-money. 
And  they  brought  unto  him  a  penny.  And  lie  sa^th  unto 
them,  Whose  is  this  image  and  superscription  ?  They  say 
unto  him,  Caesar's.  Then  saith  he  unto  them.  Render 
therefore  unto  Caesar  the  things  which  are  Caesar's;  and 
unto  God  the  things  that  are  God's.  When  they,  had 
heard  these  words,  they  marvelled,  and  left  him  and  went 
their  way.  » 

The  Twenty-fourth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  absolve  thy  people  from 
their  offences;  that,  through  thy  bountiful  goodness, 
we  may  all  be  delivered  from  the  bands  of  those  sins 
which  by  our  frailty  we  have  committed:  Grant  this,  O 
heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  blessed  Lord 
and  Saviour.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Colos.  i.  3. 

WE  give  thanks  to  God,  and  the  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  praying  always  for  you,  since  we 
heard  of  your  faith  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  of  the  love  which 
ye  have  to  all  the  saints;  for  the  hope  which  is  laid  up  for 
you  in  heaven,  whereof  ye  heard  before  in  the  word  of 
the  truth  of  the  Gospel;  which  is  come  unto  you  as  it  is, 
in  all  the  world,  and  bringeth  forth  fruit,  as  it  doth  also  in 
you,  since  the  day  ye  heard  of  it,  and  knew  the  grace  of 
God  in  truth.  As  ye  also  learned  of  Epaphras,  our  dear 
fellow-servant,  who  is  for  you  a  faithful  minister  of  Christ; 
who  also  declared  unto  us  your  love  in  the  spirit.  For  this 
cause  we  also,  since  the  day  we  heard  it,  do  not  cease  to 
pray  for  you,  and  to  desire  that  ye  might  be  filled  with  the 

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TWENTY-FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

knowledge  of  his  will  in  all  wisdom  and  spiritual  under- 
standing; that  ye  might  walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all 
pleasing,  being  fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  increasing 
in  the  knowledge  of  God;  strengthened  with  all  might, 
according  to  his  glorious  power,  unto  all  patience  and  long- 
suffering,  with  joyfulness;  giving  thanks  unto  the  Father, 
who  hath  made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance 
of  the  saints  in  light. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  ix.  18. 

WHILE  Jesus  spake  these  things  unto  John's  disci* 
pies,  behold,  there  came  a  certain  ruler,  and  wor- 
shipped him,  saying.  My  daughter  is  even  now  dead; 
but  come  and  lay  thy  hand  upon  her,  and  she  shall  live. 
And  Jesus  arose,  and  followed  him,  and  so  did  his  disci- 
ples. (And  behold  a  woman,  which  was  diseased  with  an 
issue  of  blood  twelve  years,  came  behind  him,  and  touch- 
ed the  hem  of  his  garment :  For  she  said  within  herself. 
If  I  may  but  touch  his  garment,  I  shall  be  whole.  But 
J^sus  turned  him  about,  and  when  he  saw  her,  he  said, 
Daughter,  be  of  good  comfort,  thy  faith  hath  made  thee 
whole.  And  the  woman  was  made  whole  from  that  hour.) 
And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  ruler's  house,  and  saw  the 
minstrels  and  the  people  making  a  noise,  he  said  unto 
them.  Give  place:  for  the  maid  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth. 
And  they  laughed  him  to  scorn.  But  when  the  people 
were  put  forth,  he  went  in,  and  took  her  by  the  hand, 
and  the  maid  arose.  And  the  fame  hereof  went  abroad 
into  all  that  land.  -^.^ 

Tfie  Tivcnty-jifth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Collect. 

STIR  up,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  the  wills  of  thy 
faithful  people;  that  they  plenteously  bringing  forth 
the  fruit  of  good  works,  may  by  thee  be  plenteously  re- 
warded, through  Jcsu3  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
For  file  Epistle.  Jer.  xxiii.  5. 

BEHOLD,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  I  will 
raise  unto  David  a  righteous  Branch:  and  a  King 
snail  reign  and  prosper,  and  shall  execute  judgment  and 
justice  in  the  earth.  In  his  days,  Judah  shall  be  saved, 
and  Israel  shall  dwell  safely :  and  this  is  his  Name  where- 
by he  shall  be  called,  THE  LORD  OUR  RIGHTE- 
OUSNESS.    Therefore,   behold   the  days  come,  saith 


SAINT  ANDREW'S  DAY. 

the  Lord,  that  they  shall  no  more  say,  The  Lord  Uveth, 
who  brought  up  tiie  children  of  Israel  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt ;  but.  The  Lord  liveth  who  brought  up,  and  who 
led  the  seed  of  the  house  of  Israel  out  of  the  north- 
country,  and  from  all  countries  whither  I  had  driven 
them ;  and  they  shall  dwell  in  their  own  land. 
The  Gospel.  St.  John  vi.  5. 

WHEN  Jesus  then  lift  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  a  great 
company  come  unto  him,  he  saith  unto  Philip, 
Whence  shall  we  buy  bread,  that  these  may  eat  ?  (and 
this  he  said  to  prove  him ;  for  he  himself  knew  what  he 
would  do.)  Philip  answered  him,  Two  hundred  Penny- 
worth of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for  them,  that  every  one  of 
them  may  take  a  little.  One  of  his  disciples,  Andrew, 
Simon  Peter's  brother,  saith  unto  him.  There  is  a  lad  here, 
who  hath  five  barley-loaves,  and  two  small  fishes;  but  what 
are  they  among  so  many  ?  and  Jesus  said,  Make  the  men 
sit  down.  Now  there  v/as  much  grass  in  the  place.  So  the 
men  sat  down,  in  number  about  five  thousand.  And  Je- 
sus took  the  loaves,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he 
distributed  to  the  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to  them  that 
were  set  down,  and  likewise  of  the  fishes,  as  much  as  they 
would.  •  When  they  were  filled,  he  said  unto  his  disciples, 
Gather  up  the  fragments  that  remain,  that  nothing  be  lost. 
Therefore  they  gathered  them  together,  and  filled  twelve 
baskets  with  the  fragments  of  the  five  barley  loaves,  which 
remained  over  and  above  unto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then 
those  men,  when  they  had  seen  the  miracle  that  Jesus  did, 
said.  This  is  of  a  truth  that  Prophet  that  should  come  into 
the  world. 

^  If  there  be  any  more  Sundays  before  Advent -Sunday^  the 
Service  of  some  of  those  Sundays  that  were  omitted  after 
the  Epiphany^  shall  be  taken  in  to  supply  so  many  as  are 
here  wanting.  And  if  there  be  fewer.,  the  overplus  may 
he  omitted:  Provided  that  this,  last  Collect,  Epistle,  and 
Gospel,  shall  always  be  used  upon  the  Sunday  next  before 
Advent,  , 

St.  Afidrew's  Day, 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  didst  give  such  grace  unto  thy 
holy  Apostle  Saint  AndreW)  that  he  readily  obeyed 


SAINT  ANDREW'S  DAY. 

the  calling  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  followed  him  with- 
out delay;  grant  unto  us  all,  that  we,  being  called  by  thy 
holy  Word,  may  forthwith  give  up  ourselves  obediently  to 
fulfil  thy  holy  commandments,  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  x.  9. 
'F  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus, 

and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart  that  God  hath  raised 

LiiTL  from  the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.  For  with  the 
heart  man  belie veth  unto  righteousness,  and  with  the  mouth 
confession  i;?  made  unto  salvation.  For  the  scripture  saith, 
Wiiosoever  believeth  on  him  shall  not  be  ashamed.  For 
there  is  no  difference  between  the  Jew  and  the  Greek:  for 
the  same  Lord  over  all,  is  rich  unto  all  that  call  upon 
him.  For  whosoever  shall  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
shall  be  saved.  How  then  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom 
they  have  not  believed?  And  how  shall  they  believe  in  him 
of  whom  they  have  not  heard  ?  And  how  shall  they  hear 
NVitliout  a  preacher?  And  how  shall  they  preach,  except 
they  be  sent  ?  As  it  is  written,  How  beautiful  are  the  feet 
of  them  that  preach  the  Gospel  of  peace,  and  bring  glad 
tidings  of  good  things  ?  But  they  have  not  all  obeyed  the 
Gospel.  For  Esalas  saith,  Lord,  who  hath  believed  our 
report  ?  So  then,  faith  cometh  by  hearing,  and  hearing  by 
the  word  of  God.  But  I  say,  have  they  not  heard?  Yes 
verily,  their  sound  went  into  all  the  earth,  and  their  words 
unto  the  ends  of  the  world.  But  I  say,  Did  not  Israel 
know?  First,  Moses  saith,  I  will  provoke  you  to  jealousy 
by  them  that  are  no  people,  and  by  a  foolish  nation  I  will 
anger  you.  But  Esaias  is  very  bold,  and  saith,  I  was  found 
of  them  that  sought  me  not ;  I  was  made  manifest  unto 
them  that  asked  not  after  me.  But  to  Israel  he  saith,  All 
day  long  have  I  stretched  forth  my  hands  unto  a  disobe- 
dient and  gainsaying  people. 

The  Gospel.  St.  INIatth.  iv.  18. 

JESUS  walking  by  the  sea  of  Galilee,  saw  two  brethren, 
Simon,  called  Peter,  and  Andrew  his  brother,  casting 
a  net  into  the  sea:  (for  they  were  fishers.)  And  he  saith 
unto  them,  Follow  me,  and  I  will  make  you  fishers  of  men. 
And  they  straightway  left  their  nets,  and  followed  him. : 
And  going  on  from  thence,  he  saw  other  two  brethren^ : 


SAINT  THOMAS'  DAY. 

James  the  son  of  Zebedee,  and  John  his  brother,  in  a  ship 
with  Zebedee  their  father,  mending  their  nets ;  and  he  call- 
ed them.  And  they  immediately  left  the  ship  and  their 
father,  and  followed  him.    -^.— 

St,  Thomas  the  Apostle, 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who,  for  the  greater 
confirmation  of  the  faith,  didst  suffer  thy  holy  Apostle 
Thomas  to  be  doubtful  in  thy  Son's  resurrection;  grant 
us  so  perfectly,  and  without  all  doubt,  to  believe  in  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  that  our  faith  in  thy  sight  may  never  be  re- 
proved: Hear  us,  O  Lord,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ; 
to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and 
glory,  now  and  for  evermore.  Atnen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  ii.  19. 

NOW  therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreign- 
ers, but  fellow-citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of  the 
household  of  God ;  and  are  built  upon  the  foundation  of 
the  Apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the 
chief  corner-stone ;  in  whom  all  the  building,  fitly  framed 
together,  groweth  unto  an  holy  temple  in  the  Lord:  in 
whom  ye  also  are  builded  together  for  an  habitation  of  God, 
through-  the  Spirit. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xx.  24. 

THOMAS,  one  of  the  twelve,  called  Didymus,  was 
not  with  them  when  Jesus  came.  The  other  disci- 
ples therefore  said  unto  him.  We  have  seen  the  Lord.  But 
he  said  unto  them,  Except  I  shall  see  in  his  hands  the 
print  of  the  nails,  and  put  my  finger  into  the  print  of  the 
nails,  and  thrust  my  hand  into  his  side,  I  will  not  believe. 
And  after  eight  days,  again  his  disciples  were  within,  and 
Thomas  with  them :  Then  came  Jesus,  the  doors  being 
shut,  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  said,  Peace  be  unto  you. 
Then  said  he  to  Thomas,  Reach  hither  thy  finger,  and  be- 
hold my  hands;  and  reach  hither  thy  hand,  and  thrust  it 
into  my  side;  and  be  not  faithless,  but  believing.  And 
Thomas  answered  and  said  unto  him.  My  Lord,  and  my 
God.  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Thomas,  because  thou  hast 
seen  me,  thou  hast  believed;  blessed  are  they  that  have 
not  seen,  and  yet  have  believed.  And  many  other  signs 
truly  did  Jesus  in  the  presence  of  his  disciples,  which  are 


SAINT  STEPHENS'  DAY. 

not  written  in  this  book.  But  these  are  written,  that  ye 
might  believe  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God;  and 
that  beUeving,  ye  might  have  hfe  through  his  Name. 

*S^.  Stephens  Day. 
The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  that  in  all  our  suflFcrings  here  upon 
earth,  for  the  testimony  of  thy  truth,  we  may  sted- 
fastly  look  up  to  Heaven,  and  by  faith  behold  the  glory  that 
shall  be  revealed;  and  being  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
may  learn  to  love  and  bless  our  persecutors,  by  the  exam- 
ple of  thy  first  Martyr  Saint  Stephen,  who  prayed  for  his 
murderers  to  thee,  O  Blessed  Jesus,  who  standest  at  the 
right  hand  of  God,  to  succour  all  those  who  suffer  for 
thee,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate.  Amen. 
\  Then  shall  follow  the  Collect  of  the  Nativity.,  which  shall 
be  said  continually  until  New-Tear's  Eve, 
For  the  Epistle.  Acts  vii.  55. 

STEPHEN,  being  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost  looked  up 
stedfastly  into  heaven,  and  saw  the  glory  of  God,  and 
Jesus  standing  on  the  right  hand  of  God;  and  said.  Be- 
hold, I  see  the  heavens  opened,  and  the  Son  of  man 
standing  on  the  right  hand  of  God.  Then  they  cried  out 
with  a  loud  voice,  and  stopped  their  ears,  and  ran  upon 
him  with  one  accord,  and  cast  him  out  of  the  city,  and 
stoned  him:  and  the  witnesses  laid  down  their  clothes  at 
a  young  man's  feet,  whose  name  was  Saul.  And  they 
stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon  God,  and  saying.  Lord  Jesus, 
receive  my  spirit.  And  he  kneeled  down,  and  cried  with 
a  loud  voice.  Lord,  lay  not  this  sin  to  their  charge.  And. 
when  he  had  said  this,  he  fell  asleep. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxiii.  34. 

BEHOLD,  I  ^end  unto  you  prophets,  and  wise  men, 
and  scribes;  and  some  of  them  ye  shall  kill  and  cru- 
cify; and  some  of  them  shall  ye  scourge  in  your  syna- 
gogues, and  persecute  them  from  city  to  city ;  that  upon 
you  may  come  all  the  righteous  blood  shed  upon  the 
earth,  from  the  blood  of  righteous  Abel,  unto  the  blood  of 
Zacharias,  son  of  Barachias,  whom  ye  slew  between  the 
temple  and  the  altar.  Verily  I  say  unto  you.  All  these 
things  shall  come  upon  this  generation,     O  Jerusalem, 


SAINT  JOHN  THE  EVANGELISTS'  DAY. 

Jerusalem,  thou  that  killest  the  prophets,  and  stonest  them 
which  are  sent  unto  thee ;  how  often  would  I  have  gather- 
ed thy  children  together,  even  as  a  hen  gathereth  her 
chickens  under  her  wings,  and  ye  would  not !  Behold, 
your  house  is  left  unto  you  desolate.  For  I  say  unto  you, 
Ye  shall  not  see  me  henceforth,  till  ye  shall  say,  Blessed 
is  he  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 


St.  jfohn  the  Evangelist's  Day. 
The  Collect. 

MERCIFUL  Lord,  we  beseech  thee  to  cast  thy 
bright  beams  of  light  upon  thy  Church,  that  it 
being  instructed  by  the  doctrine  of  thy  blessed  Apostle 
and  Evangelist  Saint  John,  may  so  walk  in  the  light  of  thy 
truth,  that  it  may  at  length  attain  to  everlasting  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  A?nefi. 

The  Epistle.   1  St.  John  i.  1. 

THAT  which  was  from  the  beginning,  which  we  have 
heard,  which  we  have  seen  with  our  eyes,  which  we 
have  looked  upon,  and  our  hands  have  handled  of  the 
word  of.  life ;  (for  the  life  was  manifested,  and  we  have 
seen  it,  and  bear  witness,  and  show  unto  you  that  eternal 
life  which  was  with  the  Father,  and  was  manifested  unto 
us ;)  that  which  we  have  seen  and  heard,  declare  we  unto 
you,  that  ye  also  may  have  fellowship  with  us ;  and  truly 
our  fellowship  is  w*ith  the  Father,  and  with  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ.  And  these  things  write  we  unto  you,  that  your 
joy  may  be  full.  This  then  is  the  message  which  we  have 
heard  of  him,  and  declare  unto  you,  that  God  is  light,  and 
in  him  is  no  darkness  at  all.  If  we  say  that  we  have  fel- 
lowship with  him,  and  walk  in  darkness,  we  lie,  and  do 
not  the  truth :  But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  is  in  the 
light,  we  have  fellowship  one  with  another,  and  the  blood 
of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin.  If  we 
say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the 
truth  is  not  in  us.  If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful 
and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all 
unrighteousness.  If  we  say  that  we  have  not  sinned,  we 
make  him  a  liar,  and  his  Word  is  not  in  us. 


THE  INNOCENTS  DAY. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  zxi.  19, 

JESUS  said  unto  Peter,  Follow  me.  Then  Peter  turning 
about,  seeth  the  disciple  whom  Jesus  loved,  following, 
(which  also  leaned  on  his  breast  at  supper,  and  said.  Lord, 
which  is  he  that  betrayeth  thee?)  Peter  seeing  him,  saith 
to  Jesus,  Lord,  and  what  shall  this  man  do?  Jesus  saith 
unto  him.  If  I  will  that  he  tarry  till  I  come,  what  is  that  to 
thee  ?  Follow  thou  me.  Then  went  this  saying  abroad 
among  the  brethren,  that  that  disciple  should  not  die:  yet 
Jesus  said  not  unto  him.  He  shall  not  die :  but  if  I  will  that 
he  tarry  till  I  come,  what  is  that  to  thee  ?  This  is  the  dis- 
ciple which  testifieth  of  these  things,  and  wrote  these 
things,  and  we  know  that  his  testimony  is  true.  And  there 
are  also  many  other  things  which  Jesus  did,  the  which,  if 
they  should  be  written  every  one,  I  suppose  that  even 
the  world  itself  could  not  contain  the  books  that  should  be 
written.  - 

The  Innocents  Day. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  out  of  the  mouths  of  babes 
and  sucklings  hast  ordained  strength,  and  madest  in- 
fants to  glorify  thee  by  their  deaths :  mortify  and  kill  all  vi- 
ces in  us,  and  so  strengthen  us  by  thy  grace,  that  by  the 
innocency  of  our  lives,  and  constancy  of  our  faith  even  unto 
death,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  xiv.  1. 

1  LOOKED,  and  lo,  a  Lamb  stood  on  the  mount  Sion, 
and  with  him  an  hundred  forty  and  four  thousand,  hav- 
ing his  Father's  Name  written  in  their  foreheads.  And  I 
heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  as  the  voice  of  many  waters, 
and  as  the  voice  of  a  great  thunder :  and  I  heard  the  voice 
of  harpers  harping  with  their  harps:  and  they  sung  as  it 
were  a  new  song  before  the  throne,  and  before  the  four 
beasts,  and  the  elders  :  and  no  man  could  learn  that  song, 
but  the  hundred  and  forty  and  four  thousand,  which  were 
redeemed  from  the  earth.  These  are  they  which  were  not 
defiled  with  women,  for  they  are  virgins :  these  are  they 
which  follow  the  Lamb  whithersoever  he  goeth :  these  were 


THE  CONVERSION  OF  SAINT  PAUL. 

redeemed  from  among  men,  being  the  first-fruits  unto  God, 
knd  to  the  Lamb.  And  in  their  mouth  was  found  no  guile ; 
for  they  are  without  fault  before  the  throne  of  God. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  ii.   13. 

THE  angel  of  the  Lord  appeareth  to  Joseph  in  a  dream, 
saying,  Arise,  and  take  the  young  child  and  his  mo- 
ther, and  flee  into  Egypt,  and  be  thou  there  until  I  bring 
thee  word ;  for  Herod  will  seek  the  young  child  to  destroy 
him.  When  he  arose,  he  took  the  young  child  and  his 
mother  by  night,  and  departed  into  Egypt;  and  was  there 
until  the  death  of  Herod:  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which 
was  spoken  of  the  Lord  by  the  prophet,  saying.  Out  of 
Egypt  have  I  called  my  son.  Then  Herod,  when  he  saw 
that  he  was  mocked  of  the  wise  men,  was  exceeding 
wroth,  and  sent  forth,  and  slew  all  the  children  that 
were  in  Bethlehem,  and  in  all  the  coasts  thereof,  from  two 
years  old  and  under,  according  to  the  time  which  he  had 
diligently  enquired  of  the  wise  men.  Then  was  fulfilled 
that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  saying.  In 
Rama  was  there  a  voice  heard,  lamentation,  and  weeping, 
and  great  mourning,  Rachael  weeping  for  her  children,  and 
would  not  be  comforted,  becavise  they  are  not. 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who,  through  the  preaching  of  the  blessed 
Apostle  Saint  Paul,  hast  caused  the  light  of  the  Gos- 
pel to  shine  throughout  the  world;  grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
that  we,  having  his  wonderful  conversion  in  remembrance, 
may  show  forth  our  thankfulness  unto  thee  for  the  same, 
by  following  tlie  holy  doctrine  which  he  taught,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  ix.  1. 

AND  Saul,  yet  breathing  out  threatenings  and  slaugh- 
ter against  the  disciples  of  the  Lord,  went  unto 
the  High  Priest,  and  desired  of  him  letters  to  Damascus 
to  the  synagogues,  that  if  he  found  any  of  this  way,  whe- 
ther they  were  men  or  women,  he  might  bring  them  bound 
unto  Jerusalem.  And  as  he  journeyed^  he  came  near  Da- 
mascus; and  suddenly  there  shined  round  abort  him  a  light 
from  heaven.   And  he  fell  to  the  earth,  and  heard  a  voice 

S 


THE  CONVERSION  OF  SAINT  PAUL. 

saying  unto  him,  Saul,  Saul,  why  persecutest  thou  me? 
And  he  said,  Who  art  thou,  Lord  ?  And  the  Lord  said, 
I  am  Jesus  whom  thou  persecutest :  It  is  hard  for  thee 
to  kick  against  the  pricks.  And  he,  trembling  and  aston- 
ished, said.  Lord,  what  wilt  thou  have  me  to  do  ?  And  the 
Lord  said  unto  him.  Arise,  and  go  into  the  city,  and  it 
shall  be  told  thee  what  thou  must  do.  And  the  men  which 
journeyed  with  him  stood  speechless,  hearing  a  voice,  but 
seeing  no  man.  And  Saul  arose  from  the  earth ;  and 
when  his  eyes  were  opened,  he  saw  no  man :  but  they  led 
him  by  the  hand,  and  brought  him  into  Damascus.  And 
he  was  three  days  without  sight,  and  neither  did  eat  nor 
drink.  And  there  was  a  certain  disciple  at  Damascus,  na- 
med Ananias,  and  to  him  said  the  Lord  in  a  vision,  Ana- 
nias :  And  he  said,  behold,  I  am  here.  Lord.  And  the  Lord 
said  unto  him.  Arise,  and  go  into  the  street  which  is  called 
Straight,  and  enquire  in  the  house  of  Judas  for  one  called 
Saul,  of  Tarsus :  for  behold,  he  prayeth,  and  hath  seen  in 
a  vision  a  man  named  Ananias,  coming  in,  and  putting  his 
hand  on  him,  that  he  might  receive  his  sight.  Then  Ana- 
nias answered.  Lord,  I  have  heard  by  many  of  this  man, 
how  much  evil  he  hath  done  to  thy  saints  at  Jerusalem : 
and  here  he  hath  authority  from  the  chief  priests  to  bind 
all  that  call  on  thy  name.  But  the  Lord  saith  unto  him, 
Go  thy  way:  for  he  is  a  chosen  vessel  unto  me,  to  bear  my 
Name  before  the  Gentiles,  and  kings,  and  the  children  of 
Israel :  For  I  will  show  him  how  great  things  he  must  suf- 
fer for  my  Name's  sake.  And  Ananias  went  his  way,  and 
entered  into  the  house ;  and  putting  his  hands  on  him,  said. 
Brother  Saul,  the  Lord  (even  Jesus,  that  appeared  unto 
thee  in  the  way  as  thou  camest)  hath  sent  me,  that  thou 
mightest  receive  thy  sight,  and  be  filled  with  the  Holy 
Ghost.  And  immediately  there  fell  from  his  eyes  as  it 
had  been  scales ;  and  he  received  sight  forthwith,  and  arose, 
and  was  baptized.  And  when  he  had  received  meat,  he 
was  strengthened.  Then  was  Saul  certain  days  with  the 
disciples  which  were  at  Damascus.  And  straightway  he 
preached  Christ  in  the  synagogues,  that  he  is  the  Son  of 
God.  But  all  that  heard  him  were  amazed,  and  said.  Is 
not  this  he  that  destroyed  them  which  called  on  this  Name 
in  Jerusalem   and  came  hither  for  that  intent,  that  he 


THE  PURIFICATION  OF  SAINT  MARY. 

might  bring  them  bound  unto  the  chief  priests  ?    But  Saul 

increased  the  more  in  strength,  and  confounded  the  Jews 

which  dwek  at  Damascus,  proving  that  this  is  very  Christ. 

The  Gospel  St.  Matth.  xix  27. 

PETER  answered,  and  said  unto  Jesus,  Behold,  we 
have  forsaken  all,  and  followed  thee;  what  shall  we 
have  therefore  ?  And  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Verily  I  say 
unto  you,  that  ye  which  have  followed  me,  in  the  regene- 
ration, when  the  Son  of  man  shall  sit  in  the  throne  of  his 
glory,  ye  also  shall  sit  upon  twelve  thrones,  judging  the 
twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  And  every  one  that  hath  forsaken 
houses,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or 
wife,  or  children,  or  lands,  for  my  Name's  sake,  shall  re- 
ceive an  hundred  fold,  and  shall  inherit  everlasting  life. 
But  many  that  are  first  shall  be  last,  and  the  last  shall  be 
first.  ■ 

The  Presentation  of  Christ  in  the  Temple^  commonly  called^ 

The  Purification  of  Saint  Mary  the  Virgin, 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  we  humbly  beseech 
thy  Majesty,  that  as  thy  only  begotten  Son  was  this 
day  presented  in  the  Temple  in  substance  of  our  flesh ;  so 
we  maybe  presented  unto  thee  with  pure  and  clean  hearts, 
by  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.   Mai.  iii.   1. 

BEHOLD,  I  will  send  my  messenger,  and  he  shall 
prepare  the  way  before  me :  and  the  Lord,  whom  ye 
seek,  shall  suddenly  come  to  his  temple ;  even  the  messen- 
ger of  the  covenant,  whom  ye  delight  in:  behold,  he  shall 
come,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  But  who  may  abide  the  day 
of  his  coming  ?  and  who  shall  stand  when  he  appeareth  ? 
for  he  is  like  a  refiner's  fire,  and  like  fuller's  soap.  And 
he  shall  sit  as  a  refiner  and  purifier  of  silver ;  and  he  shall 
purify  the  sons  of  Levi,  and  purge  them  as  gold  and  silver, 
that  they  may  offer  unto  the  Lord  an  offering  in  righteous- 
ness. Then  shall  the  off"e rings  of  Judah  and  Jerusalem  be 
pleasant  unto  the  Lord,  as  in  the  days  of  old,  and  as  in  for- 
mer years.  And  I  will  come  near  to  you  to  judgment ;  and 
I  will  be  a  swift  witness  against  the  sorcerers,  and  against 
the  adulterers,  and  against  false  swearers,  and  against 
those  that  oppress  th§  hireling  in  his  wages,  the  widow, 


THE  PURIFICATION  OF  SAINT  MARY. 

and  the  fatherless,  and  that  turn  aside  the  stranger  from 
his  right,  and  fear  not  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke.  ii.  22. 

AND  when  the  days  of  her  purification  according  to 
the  law  of  Moses,  were  accomplished,  they  brought 
him  to  Jerusalem,  to  present  him  to  the  Lord  (as  it  is  writ- 
ten in  the  Law  of  the  Lord,  Every  male  that  openeih  the 
womb  shall  be  called  holy  to  the  Lord)  and  to  offer  a  sa- 
crifice,   according  to  that  which  is  said  in  the  law  of  the 
Lord,  A  pair  of  turtle  doves,  or  two  young  pigeon?.    And 
behold,   there  was  a  man  in  Jerusalem,  whose  name  was 
Simeon;  and  the  same  man  was  just  and  devout,  waiting 
for  the  consolation  of  Israel:  and  the  Holy  Ghost  was  up- 
on him.  And  it  was  revealed  unto  him  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
that  he  should  not  see  death,  before  he  had  seen  the  Lord's 
Christ.     And  he  came  by  the  Spirit  into  the  temple;  and 
when  the  parents  brought  in  the  child  Jesus,  to  do  for  him 
after  the  custom  of  the  law,  then  took  he  him  up  in  his 
arms,  and  blessed  God,  and  said.  Lord,  now  lettest  thou  thy 
servant  depart  in  peace,  according  to  thy  word :  For  mine 
eyes  have  seen  thy  salvation;  which  thou  hast  prepared  be- 
fore the  face  of  all  people ;  a  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles, 
and  the  glory  of  thy  people  Israel.    And  Joseph  and  his 
mother  marvelled  at  those  things  which  were  spoken  of 
him.    And  Simeon  blessed  them,  and  said  unto  Mary  his 
mother.  Behold,  this  child  is  set  for  the  fall  and  rising  again 
of  many  in  Israel ;  and  for  a  sign  which  shall  be  spoken 
against,  (yea,  a  sword  shall  pierce  through  thy  own  soul  al- 
so,) that  the  tlioughts  of  many  hearts  may  be  revealed.  And 
there  was  one  Anna,  a  prophetess,  the  daughter  of  Phanuel, 
of  the  tribe  of  Aser ;  she  was  of  a  great  age,  and  had  lived 
with  an  husband  seven  years  from  her  virginity  ;  and  she 
was  a  widow  of  about  fourscore  and  four  years,  which  de- 
parted not  from  the  temple,  but  served  God  with  fastings 
and  prayers  night  and  day.     And  she  coming  in  that  in- 
stant, gave  thanks  likewise  unto  the  Lord,  and  spake  of  him 
to  all  them  that  looked  for  redemption  in  Jerusalem.    And 
when  they  had  performed  all  things  according  to  the  law 
of  the  Lord,  they  returned  into  Galilee,  to  their  own  city 
Nazareth.    And  tlie  child  grew,  and  waxed  strong  in  spirit, 
filled  with  wisdom ;  and  the  grace  of  God  was  upon  him. 


SAINT  MATTHIAS'S  DAY. 

Saint  Matthias's  Day. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  into  the  place  of  the  traitor 
Judas,  didst  choose  thy  faithful  servant  Matthias  to 
be  of  the  number  of  the  twelve  Apostles ;  grant  that  thy 
Church,  being  alway  preserved  from  false  Apostles,  may 
be  ordered  and  guided  by  faithful  and  true  Pastors,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  i.  15. 

IN  those  days  Peter  stood  up  in  the  midst  of  the  disciples, 
and  said,  (the  number  of  the  names  together  were  about 
an  hundred  and  twenty ;)  Men  and  brethren,  this  Scripture 
must  needs  have  been  fulfilled,  which  the  Holy  Ghost  by 
the  mouth  of  David  spake  before  concerning  Judas,  who 
was  guide  to  them  that  took  Jesus.  For  he  was  numbered 
with  us,  and  had  obtained  part  of  this  ministry.  Now  this 
man  purchased  a  field  with  the  reward  of  iniquity;  and 
falling  headlong,  he  burst  asunder  in  the  midst,  and  all  his 
bowels  gushed  out.  And  it  was  known  to  all  the  dwellers 
at  Jerusalem;  insomuch  as  that  field  is  called  in  their  pro- 
per tongue,  Aceldama,  that  is  to  say.  The  field  of  blood. 
For  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  Psalms,  Let  his  habitation 
be  desolate,  and  let  no  man  dwell  therein:  and  his  Bishop- 
rick  let  another  take.  Wherefore  of  these  men,  which  have 
companied  with  us  all  the  time  that  the  Lord  Jesus  went 
in  and  out  among  us,  beginning  from  die  Baptism  of  John, 
unto  that  same  day  that  he  was  taken  up  from  us,  must 
one  be  ordained  to  be  a  witness  with  us  of  his  resurrec- 
tion. And  they  appointed  two,  Joseph  called  Barsabas, 
who  was  surnamed  Justus,  and  Matthias.  And  they  pray- 
ed, and  said.  Thou  Lord,  which  knowest  the  hearts  of  all 
men,  show  whether  of  these  two  thou  hast  chosen ;  that 
he  may  take  part  of  this  ministry  and  apostle  ship,  from 
which  Judas  by  transgression  fell,  that  he  might  go  to  his 
own  place.  And  they  gave  forth  their  lots ;  and  the  lot  fell 
upon  Matthias.  And  he  was  numbered  with  the  eleven 
Apostles. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xi.  25. 

AT  that  time  Jesus  answered,  and  said,  I  thank  thee, 
O  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  thou 
hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast 


THE  ANNUNCIATION  OF  THE  VIRGIN  MARY. 

revealed  them  unto  babes.  Even  so,  Father,  for  so  it  seem- 
ed good  in  thy  sight.  All  things  are  delivered  unto  me  of 
my  Father;  and  no  manknoweth  the  Son  but  the  Father; 
neither  knoweth  any  man  the  Father,  save  the  Son,  and  he 
to  whomsoever  the  Son  will  reveal  him.  Come  unto  me, 
all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  give  you 
rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me ;  for  I  am 
meek  and  lowly  in  heart:  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your 
souls.     For  my  yoke  is  easy,  and  my  burthen  is  light. 

The  Annunciation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 
The  Collect. 

WE  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  pour  thy  grace  into  our 
hearts  ;  that  as  we  have  known  the  Incarnation  of 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  by  the  message  of  an  angel;  so  by 
his  cross  and  passion  we  may  be  brought  unto  the  glory  of 
his  Resurrection,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Isai.  vii.  10. 

MOREOVER,  the  Lord  spake  again  unto  Ahaz,  say- 
ing, Ask  thee  a  sign  of  the  Lord  thy  God ;  ask 
it  either  in  the  depth,  or  in  the  height  above.  But  Ahaz 
said,  I  will  not  ask,  neither  will  I  tempt  the  Lord.  And 
he  said,  Hear  ye  now,  O  house  of  David;  Is  it  a  small 
thing  for  you  to  weary  men,  but  will  ye  weary  my  God 
also  ?  Therefore  the  Lord  himself  shall  give  you  a  sign ; 
Behold,  a  virgin  shall  conceive,  and  bear  a  son,  and  shall 
call  his  name  Immanuel.  Butter  and  honey  shall  he  eat, 
that  he  may  know  to  refuse  the  evil,  and  choose  the  good. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  i.  26. 

AND  in  the  sixth  month,  the  Angel  Gabriel  was  sent 
from  God  unto  a  city  of  Galilee,  named  Nazareth,  to 
a  Virgin  espoused  to  a  man  whose  name  was  Joseph  of  the 
house  of  David:  and  the  Virgin's  name  was  Mary.  And  the 
angel  came  in  unto  her  and  said.  Hail,  thou  that  art  highly 
favoured,  the  Lord  is  with  thee ;  blessed  art  thou  among 
women.  And  when  she  saw  him,  she  was  troubled  at 
his  saying,  and  cast  in  her  mind  what  manner  of  salutation 
this  should  be.  And  the  angel  said  unto  her.  Fear  not, 
Mary ;  for  thou  hast  found  favour  with  God.  And  behold, 
thou  shalt  conceive  in  thy  womb,  and  bring  forth  a  son,  and 


SAINT  MARK'S  DAY. 

shalt  call  his  name  Jesus.  He  shall  be  great,  and  shall 
be  called  the  Son  of  the  highest;  and  the  Lord  God  shall 
give  unto  him  the  throne  of  his  Father  David.  And  he 
shall  reign  over  the  house  of  Jacob  for  ever;  and  of  his 
kingdom  there  shall  be  no  end.  Then  said  Mary  unto  the 
angel,  How  shall  this  be,  seeing  I  know  not  a  man?  and 
the  angel  answered  and  said  unto  her.  The  Holy  Ghost 
shall  come  upon  thee,  and  the  power  of  the  Highest  shall 
overshadow  thee:  therefore  also  that  holy  thing  which 
shall  be  born  of  thee,  shall  be  called  the  Son  of  God. 
And  behold,  thy  cousin  Elizabeth,  she  hath  also  concei- 
ved a  son  in  her  old  age ;  and  this  is  the  sixth  month  with 
her,  who  was  called  barren.  For  with  God  nothing  shall 
be  impossible.  And  Mary  said,  behold  the  handmaid  of  the 
Lord ;  be  it  unto  me  according  to  thy  word.  And  the  angel 
departed  from  her.  » 

Saint  Mark's  Day. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  instructed  thy  holy 
Church  with  the  heavenly  doctrine  of  thy  Evangelist 
Saint  Mark ;  give  us  grace,  that  being  not  like  children 
carried  away  with  every  blast  of  vain  doctrine,  we  may 
be  established  in  the  truth  of  thy  holy  gospel,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  7. 

UNTO  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace,  according  to 
the  measure  of  the  gift  of  Christ.  Wherefore  he 
saith,  when  he  ascended  up  on  high,  he  led  captivity  cap- 
tive, and  gave  gifts  unto  men.  (Now  that  he  ascended, 
what  is  it  but  that  he  also  descended  first  into  the  lower 
parts  of  the  earth  ?  He  that  descended  is  the  same  also 
that  ascended  up  far  above  all  heavens,  that  he  might 
fill  all  things.)  And  he  gave  some  apostles,  and  some  pro- 
phets, and  some  evangelists,  and  some  pastors  and  teachers ; 
for  the  perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  min- 
istry, for  the  edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ ;  till  we  all 
come  in  the  unity  of  the  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge  of 
the  Son  of  God,  unto  a  perfect  man,  unto  the  measure 
of  the  stature  of  the  fulness  of  Christ :  that  we  hence- 
forth be  no  more  children,  tossed  to  and  fro,  and  carried 
about  with  every  wind  of  doctrine,  by  the  sleight  of  men, 


SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES'S  DAY. 

and  cunning  craftiness,  whereby  they  He  in  wait  to  deceive  ; 
but  speaking  the  truth  in  love,  may  grow  up  into  him  in 
all  things,  which  is  the  head,  even  Christ :  From  whom  the 
whole  body  fitly  joined  together,  and  compacted  by  that 
which  every  joint  supplieth,  according  to  the  effectual 
working  in  the  measure  of  every  part,  maketh  increase  of 
the  body,  unto  the  edifying  of  itself  in  love. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  1. 

1AM  the  true  vine,  and  my  Father  is  the  husbandman. 
Every  branch  in  me  that  beareth  not  fruit,  he  takcth 
away ;  and  every  branch  that  beareth  fruit,  he  purgeth  it, 
that  it  may  bring  forth  more  fruit.  Now  ye  are  clean  through 
the  word  which  I  have  spoken  unto  you.  Abide  in  me, 
and  I  in  you.  As  the  branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of  itself, 
except  it  abide  in  the  vine  ;  no  more  can  ye,  except  ye  abide 
in  me.  I  am  the  vine,  ye  are  the  branches.  He  that  a- 
bideth  in  me,  and  I  in  him,  the  same  bringeth  forth  much 
fruit :  for  without  me  ye  can  do  nothing.  If  a  man  abide 
not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a  branch,  and  is  withered; 
and  men  gather  them,  and  cast  them  into  the  fire,  and 
they  are  burned.  If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  words  abide 
in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto 
you.  Herein  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear  much 
fruit;  so  shall  ye  be  my  disciples.  As  the  Father  hath 
loved  me,  so  liave  I  loved  you:  continue  ye  in  my  love. 
If  ye  keep  my  commandments,  ye  shall  abide  in  my  love  ; 
even  as  I  have  kept  myFather's  commandments,  and  abide 
in  his  love.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  that  my 
joy  might  remain  in  you,  and  that  your  joy  might  be  full. 

St.  Philip  and  St.  jfames's  Day. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  whom  truly  to  know  is  everlast- 
ing life;  grant  us  perfectly  to  know  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  to  be  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life;  that  follow- 
ing the  steps  of  thy  holy  Apostles,  Saint  Philip  and  Saint 
James,  we  may  stedfastly  walk  in  the  way  that  leadeth  to 
eternal  life,  through  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen.  *• 


SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES'  DAY. 

The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  1. 

JAMES,  a  servant  of  God,  and  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
to  the  twelve  tribes  which  are  scattered  abroad,  greet- 
ing. My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when  ye  fall  into  divers 
temptations;  knowing  this,  that  the  trying  of  your  faith 
worketh  patience.  But  let  patience  have  her  perfect  work, 
that  ye  may  be  perfect  and  entire,  wanting  nothing.  If  any 
of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  that  giveth  to  all 
men  liberally,  and  upbraideth  not;  and  it  shall  be  given 
him.  But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wavering:  for  he 
that  wavereth  is  like  a  wave  of  the  sea,  driven  with  the 
wind,  and  tossed.  For  let  not  that  man  think  that  he  shall 
receive  any  thing  of  the  Lord.  A  double-minded  man  is 
unstable  in  all  his  ways.  Let  the  brother  of  low  degree 
rejoice  in  that  he  is  exalted;  but  the  rich  in  that  he  is  made 
low;  because  as  the  flower  of  the  grass  he  shall  pass  away. 
For  the  sun  is  no  sooner  risen  with  a  burning  heat,  but  it 
withereth  the  grass,  and  the  flower  thereof  falleth,  and  the 
grace  of  the  fashion  of  it  perisheth:  so  also  shall  the  rich 
man  fade  away  in  his  ways.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  en- 
dureth  temptation ;  for  when  he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive 
the  crown  of  life,  which  the  Lord  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love- him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xiv.  1. 

AND  Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples.  Let  not  your  heart 
be  troubled :  ye  believe  in  God,  believe  also  in  me. 
In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions;  if  it  were  not 
so,  I  would  have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you. 
And  if  I  go  and  prepare  a  place  for  you,  I  will  come  again, 
and  receive  you  unto  myself;  that  where  I  am,  there  ye 
may  be  also.  And  whither  I  go,  ye  know,  and  the  way 
ye  know.  Thomas  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  we  know  not 
whither  thou  goest,  and  how  can  we  know  the  way?  Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  I  am  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life :  no 
man  cometh  unto  the  Father  but  by  me.  If  ye  had  known 
me,  ye  should  have  known  my  Father  also:  and  from 
henceforth  ye  know  him,  and  have  seen  him.  Philip  saith 
unto  him.  Lord,  show  us  the  Father,  and  it  sufficeth  us. 
Jesus  saith  unto  him.  Have  I  been  so  long  time  with  you, 
and  yet  hast  thou  not  known  me,  Philip  ?  He  that  hath 
seen  me,  hath  seen  the  Father;  and  how  sayest  thou  then, 

T 


SAINT  BARNABAS  THE  APOSTLE. 

Show  us  the  Father  ?  BeHevest  thou  not  that  I  am  in  the 
Father,  and  the  Father  in  me  ?  The  words  that  I  speak 
unto  you,  I  speak  not  of  myself;  but  the  Father  that  dwel- 
leth  in  me,  he  doeth  the  works.  BeUeve  me,  that  I  am  in 
the  Father,  and  the  Father  in  me ;  or  else  believe  me  for  the 
very  works  sake.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  He  that 
believeth  on  me,  the  works  that  I  do  shall  he  do  also;  and 
greater  works  than  these  shall  he  do;  because  I  go  unto 
my  Father.  And  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  my  Name,  that 
will  I  do,  that  the  Father  may  be  glorified  in  the  Son.  If  ye 
shall  ask  any  thing  in  my  Name,  I  will  do  it. 

St.  Barnabas  the  Apostle. 
The  Collect. 

OLORD  God  Almighty,  who  didst  endue  thy  holy 
Apostle  Barnabas  with  singular  gifts  of  the  Holy 
Ghost ;  leave  us  not,  we  beseech  thee,  destitute  of  thy  ma- 
nifold gifts,  nor  yet  of  grace  to  use  them  alway  to  thy  ho- 
nour and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xi.  22. 

TIDINGS  of  these  things  came  unto  the  ears  of  the 
Church  which  was  in  Jerusalem :  and  they  sent  forth 
Barnabas,  that  he  should  go  as  far  as  Antioch :  who,  when 
lie  came,  and  had  seen  the  grace  of  God,  was  glad;  and  ex- 
horted them  all,  that  with  purpose  of  heart  they  would 
cleave  unto  the  Lord.  For  he  was  a  good  man,  and  full  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  and  of  faith  :  and  much  people  \\-as  added 
unto  the  Lord.  Then  departed  Barnabas  to  Tarsus  for  to 
seek  Saul :  And  when  he  had  found  him,  he  brought  him 
unto  Antioch.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  a  whole  year 
they  assembled  themselves  with  the  Church,  and  taught 
much  people :  and  the  disciples  were  called  Christians  first 
in  Antioch.  And  in  these  days  came  prophets  from  Jerusa- 
lem unto  Antioch.  And  there  stood  up  one  of  them,  named 
Agabus,  and  signified  by  the  Spirit,  that  there  should  be 
great  dearth  throughout  all  the  world:  which  came  to  pass 
in  the  days  of  Claudius  Caesar.  Then  the  disciples,  every 
man  according  to  his  ability,  determined  to  send  relief  unto 
the  brethren  which  dwelt  in  Judea.  Which  also  they  did, 
and  sent  it  to  the  elders  by  the  hands  of  Barnabas  and 
Saul. 


SAINT  JOHN  BAPTIST'S  DAY. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  12. 

THIS  is  my  commandment,  That  ye  love  one  another, 
as  I  loved  you.  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this, 
that  a  man  lay  down  his  life  for  his  friends.  Ye  are  my 
friends,  if  ye  do  whatsoever  I  command  you.  Henceforth 
I  call  you  not  servants ;  for  the  servant  knoweth  not  what 
his  Lord  doeth :  but  I  have  called  you  friends ;  for  all  things 
that  I  have  heard  of  my  Father,  I  have  made  known  unto 
you.  Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but  I  have  chosen  you,  and 
ordained  you,  that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and 
that  your  fruit  should  remain:  that  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask 
of  the  Father  in  my  Name,  he  may  give  it  you. 

St.  yohfi  Baptist's  Day, 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  by  whose  providence  thy  servant 
John  Baptist  was  wonderfully  born,  and  sent  to  pre- 
pare the  way  of  thy  Son  our  Saviour,  by  preaching  repent- 
ance ;  make  us  so  to  follow  his  doctrine  and  holy  life,  that 
we  may  truly  repent  according  to  his  preaching;  and  after 
his  example  constantly  speak  the  truth,  boldly  rebuke  vice, 
and  patiently  suffer  for  the  truth's  sake,  through  Jesus 
Christ  oiir  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Isaiah  xl.  1. 

COMFORT  ye,  comfort  ye  my  people,  saith  your 
God.  Speak  ye  comfortably  to  Jerusalem,  and  cry 
unto  her,  that  her  warfare  is  accomplished,  that  her  ini- 
quity is  pardoned :  for  she  hath  received  of  the  Lord's 
hand  double  for  all  her  sins.  The  voice  of  him  that  crietli 
in  the  wilderness.  Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make 
straight  in  the  desert  a  highway  for  our  God.  Every  val- 
ley shall  be  exalted,  and  every  mountain  and  hill  shall  be 
made  low :  and  the  crooked  shall  be  made  straight,  and 
the  rough  places  plain.  And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall 
be  revealed,  and  all  flesh  shall  see  it  together ;  for  the 
mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.  The  voice  said.  Cry. 
And  he  said,  What  shall  I  cry  ?  All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all 
the  goodliness  thereof  is  as  the  flower  of  the  field.  The 
grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth,  because  the  Spirit  of 
the  Lord  bloweth  upon  it :  surely  the  people  is  grass.  The 
grass  withereth,   the  flower  fadeth  j   but  the  word  of  our 


SAINT  JOHN  BAPTIST'S  DAY. 

God  shall  stand  for  ever.  O  Zion,  that  bringest  good  ti- 
dings, get  thee  up  into  the  high  mountain  :  O  Jerusalem, 
that  bringest  good  tidings,  lift  up  thy  voice  with  strength ; 
lift  it  up,  be  not  afraid  :  say  unto  the  cities  of  Judah,  Be- 
hold your  God.  Behold,  the  Lord  God  will  come  with 
strong  hand,  and  his  arm  shall  rule  for  him:  behold  his 
reward  is  with  him,  and  his  work  before  him.  He  shall 
feed  his  flock  like  a  shepherd ;  he  shall  gather  the  lambs 
with  his  arm,  and  carry  them  in  his  bosom,  and  shall  gent- 
ly lead  those  that  are  with  young. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  1.  57. 

ELIZABETH'S  full  time  came  that  she  should  be  de- 
livered ;  and  she  brought  forth  a  son.  And  her  neigh- 
bours and  her  cousins  heard  how  the  Lord  had  showed 
great  mercy  upon  her ;  and  they  rejoiced  with  her.    And 
it  came  to  pass,  that  on  the  eighth  day  they  came  to  cir- 
cumcise the  child ;   and  they  called  him  Zacharias,   after 
the  name  of  his  father.  And  his  mother  answered  and  said, 
Not  so ;  but  he  shall  be  called  John.    And  they  said  unto 
her.  There  is  none  of  thy  kindred  that  is  called  by  this 
Name.  And  they  made  signs  to  his  father,  how  he  would 
have  him  called.     And  he  asked  for  a  writing  table,  and 
wrote,  saying.  His  name  is  John.  And  they  marvelled  all. 
And  his  mouth  was  opened  immediately,  and  his  tongue 
loosed,  and  he  spake,  and  praised  God.  And  fear  came  on 
all  that  dwelt  round  about  them:    and  all  these  sayings 
were  noised  abroad  throughout  all  the  hill  country  of  Judea. 
And  all  they  that  had  heard  them,  laid  them  up  in  their 
hearts,  saying.  What  manner  of  child  shall  this  be  ?  And 
the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  with  him.  And  his  father  Zacha- 
rias was  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  prophesied,  say- 
ing, Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ;  for  he  hath  visited 
and  redeemed  his  people,  and  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of 
salvation  for  us,  in  the  house  of  his  servant  David,  as  he 
spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  prophets,  which  have  been 
since  the  v/orld  began  ;  that  we  should  be  saved  from  our 
enemies,  and  from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us :   To  per- 
form the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers,  and  to  remember 
his  holy  covenant:  the  oath  which  he  sware  to  our  father 
Abraham,  that  he  would  grant  unto  us,  that  we,  being  de- 
livered out  of  the  hands  of  our  enemies,  might  serve  him 


SAINT  PETER'S  DAY. 

without  fear,  in  holiness  and  righteousness  before  him,  all 
the  days  of  our  life.  And  thou,  Child,  shalt  be  called  the 
prophet  of  the  Highest :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face 
of  the  Lord,  to  prepare  his  ways ;  to  give  knowledge  of 
salvation  unto  his  people  by  the  remission  of  their  sins, 
through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God;  whereby  the  Day- 
spring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us,  to  give  light  to  them 
that  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  to  guide 
our  feet  in  the  way  of  peace.  And  the  child  grew,  and 
waxed  strong  in  spirit ;  and  was  in  the  deserts  till  the  day 
of  his  shewing  unto  Israel. 

Saint  Peter's  Day. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who,  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
didst  give  to  thy  Apostle  St.  Peter  many  excellent 
gifts,  and  commandedst  him  earnestly  to  feed  thy  flock : 
make,  we  beseech  thee,  all  Bishops  and  Pastors  dihgent- 
ly  to  preach  thy  holy  Word,  and  the  people  obediently  to 
follow  the  same,  that  they  may  receive  the  crown  of  ever- 
lasting glory,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xii.  1. 

ABOUT  that  time,  Herod  the  king  stretched  forth  his 
hands  to  vex  certain  of  the  Church.  And  he  killed 
James  the  brother  of  John  with  the  sword.  And  because 
he  saw  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take 
Peter  also.  (Then  were  the  days  of  unleavened  bread.) 
And  when  he  had  apprehended  him,  he  put  him  in  prison, 
and  delivered  him  to  four  quarternions  of  soldiers,  to  keep 
him ;  intending  after  Easter  to  bring  him  forth  to  the  peo- 
ple. Peter  therefore  was  kept  in  prison ;  but  prayer  was 
made  without  ceasing  of  the  Church  unto  God  for  him. 
And  when  Herod  would  have  brought  him  forth,  the  same 
night  Peter  was  sleeping  between  two  soldiers,  bound  with 
two  chains;  and  the  keepers  before  the  door  kept  the  pri- 
son. And  behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  him, 
and  a  light  shined  in  the  prison :  and  he  smote  Peter  on 
the  side,  and  raised  him  up,  saying.  Arise  up  quickly. 
And  his  chains  fell  off  from  his  hands.  And  the  angel 
said  unto  him.  Gird  thyself,  and  bind  on  thy  sandals : 
and  so  he  did.     And  he  saith  unto  him,  Cast  thy  garment 


SAINT  JAMES  THE  APOSTLE. 

about  thee,  and  follow  me.  And  he  went  out,  and  fol- 
lowed him  ;  and  wist  not  that  it  was  true  which  was  done 
by  the  angel ;  but  thought  he  saw  a  vision.  When  they 
were  past  the  first  and  the  second  ward,  they  came  un- 
to the  iron  gate  that  leadeth  unto  the  city,  which  opened 
to  them  of  its  own  accord  :  and  they  went  out,  and  passed 
on  through  one  street,  and  forthwith  the  angel  departed 
from  him.  And  when  Peter  was  come  to  himself,  he  said, 
Now  I  know  of  a  surety  that  the  Lord  hath  sent  his  an- 
gel, and  hath  delivered  me  out  of  the  hand  of  Herod,  and 
from  all  the  expectation  of  the  people  of  the  Jews. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xvi.  13. 

WHEN  Jesus  came  into  the  coasts  of  Csesarea  Phil- 
lippi,  he  asked  his  disciples,  saying,  Whom  do 
men  say  that  I,  the  Son  of  man,  am?  And  they  said, 
Some  say  that  thou  art  John  the  Baptist ;  some,  Elias ; 
and  others,  Jeremias,  or  one  of  the  prophets.  He  saith 
unto  them.  But  whom  say  ye  that  I  am  ?  And  Simon  Peter 
answered  and  said,  Thou  art  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  liv- 
ing God.  And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him.  Blessed 
art  thou,  Simon  Barjona :  for  flesh  and  blood  hath  not  re- 
vealed it  unto  thee,  but  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
And  I  say  also  unto  thee,  that  thou  art  Peter,  and  upon 
this  rock  I  will  build  my  Church  :  and  the  gates  of  hell 
shall  not  prevail  against  it.  And  I  will  give  unto  thee  the 
keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven:  and  w^hatsoever  thou 
shalt  bind  on  earth,  shall  be  bound  in  heaven ;  and  what- 
soever thou  shalt  loose  on  earth,  shall  be  loosed  in  heaven. 

Saijit  yames  the  Apostle. 
The  Collect. 

C^  RAN'I',  O  merciful  God,  that  as  thine  holy  Apostle 
X  Saint  James,  leaving  his  father  and  all  that  he  had, 
without  delay  was  obedient  unto  the  calling  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  and  followed  him;  so  we,  forsaking  all 
worldly  and  carnal  affections,  may  be  evermore  ready  to 
follow  thy  holy  commandments,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xi.  27.  and  part  of  Chap.  xii. 

IN  those  days  came  prophets  from  Jerusalem  unto  An- 
tioch.    And  there  stood  up  one  of  them  named  Aga- 


SAINT  BARTHOLOMEW  THE  APOSTLE. 

bus,  and  signified  by  the  Spirit,  that  there  should  be 
great  dearth  throughout  all  the  world :  which  came  to  pass 
in  the  days  of  Claudius  Caesar.  Then  the  disciples,  every 
man  according  to  his  ability,  determined  to  send  relief  unto 
the  brethren  which  dwelt  in  Judea.  Which  also  they  did, 
and  sent  it  to  the  elders  by  the  hands  of  Barnabas  and 
Saul.  Now  about  that  time,  Herod  the  King  stretched  forth 
his  hands  to  vex  certain  of  the  Church.  And  he  killed 
James  the  brother  of  John  with  the  sword.  And  because 
he  saw  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take 
Peter  also. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xx.  20. 

THEN  came  to  him  the  mother  of  Zebedee's  children, 
with  her  sons,  worshipping  him,  and  desiring  a  cer- 
tain thing  of  him.  And  he  said  unto  her,  What  wilt  thou  ? 
She  saith  unto  him.  Grant  that  these  my  two  sons  may 
sit,  the  one  on  thy  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left, 
in  thy  kingdom.  But  Jesus  answered  and  said,  Ye  know 
not  what  ye  ask.  Are  ye  able  to  drink  of  the  cup  that  I 
shall  drink  of,  and  to  be  baptized  with  the  baptism  that  I 
am  baptized  with?  They  say  unto  him,  We  are  able.  And 
he  saith  unto  them.  Ye  shall  drink  indeed  of  my  cup, 
and  be  baptized  with  the  baptism  that  I  am  baptized  with; 
but  to  sit  on  my  right  hand,  and  on  my  left,  is  not  mine 
to  give ;  but  it  shall  be  given  to  them  for  whom  it  is  pre- 
pared of  my  Father.  And  when  the  ten  heard  it ;  they  were 
moved  with  indignation  against  the  two  brethren.  But  Je- 
sus calleth  them  unto  him,  and  said,  Ye  know  that  the 
princes  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  dominion  over  them,  and 
they  that  are  great  exercise  authority  upon  them.  But  it 
shall  not  be  so  among  you:  but  whosoever  will  be  great 
among  you,  let  him  be  your  minister  ;  and  whosoever  will 
be  chief  among  you,  let  him  be  your  servant :  Even  as 
the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  minisiered  unto,  but  to 
minister,  and  to  give  his  life  a  ransom  for  many. 

Saint  Bartholomew  the  Apostle. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  didst  give 
to  thine  Apostle  Bartholomew  grace  truly  to  believe 
and  to  preach  thy  Word;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  unto  thy 


SAINT  MATTHEW  THE  APOSTLE. 

Church,  to  love  that  Word  which  hebeUeved;  and  both  to 
preach  and  receive  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen.  ' 

For  tJie  Epistle.    Acts  v.  12. 

BY  the  hands  of  the  Apostles  were  many  signs  and  won- 
ders wrought  among  the  people  (and  they  were  all 
with  one  accord  in  Solomon's  porch.  And  of  the  rest  durst 
no  man  join  himself  to  them ;  but  the  people  magnifyed 
them.  And  believers  were  the  more  added  to  the  Lord, 
multitudes  both  of  men  and  women)  insomuch  that  they 
brought  forth  the  sick  into  the  streets,  and  laid  them  on 
beds  and  couches,  that  at  least  the  shadow  of  Peter  pas- 
sing by  might  overshadow  some  of  them.  There  came  also 
a  multitude  out  of  the  cities  round  about  unto  Jerusalem, 
bringing  sick  folks,  and  them  which  were  vexed  with  un- 
clean spirits  ;  and  they  were  healed  every  one. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxii.  24. 

AND  there  was  also  a  strife  among  them,  which  of  them 
should  be  accounted  the  greatest.  And  he  said  unto 
them.  The  kings  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over 
them;  and  they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them  are 
called  benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not  be  so:  but  he  that 
is  greatest  among  you,  let  him  be  as  the  younger;  and  he 
that  is  chief,  as  he  that  doth  serve.  For  whether  is  great- 
er, he  that  sitteth  at  meat,  or  he  that  serveth?  is  not  he 
that  sitteth  at  meat?  but  I  am  among  you  as  he  that 
serveth.  Ye  are  they  which  have  continued  with  me  in  my 
temptations.  And  I  appoint  unto  you  a  kingdom,  as  my 
Father  hath  appointed  unto  me  ;  that  ye  may  eat  and  drink 
at  my  table  in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on  thrones,  judging 
the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

Saint  Matthew  the  Apostle. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  blessed  Son  didst 
call  Matthew  from  the  receipt  of  custom,  to  be  an 
Apostle  and  Evangelist ;  grant  us  grace  to  forsake  all  co- 
vetous desires,  and  inordinate  love  of  riches ;  and  to  follow 
the  same  diy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 


SAINT  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor.  iv.  1. 

THEREFORE,  seeing  we  have  this  ministry,  as  we 
have  received  mercy,  we  faint  not ;  but  have  renoun- 
ced the  hidden  things  of  dishonesty,  not  walking  in  crafti- 
ness, nor  handUng  the  Word  of  God  deceitfully,  but  by 
manifestation  of  the  truth,  commending  ourselves  to  every 
man's  conscience  in  the  sight  of  God.  But  if  our  gospel 
be  hid,  it  is  hid  to  them  that  are  lost :  In  whom  the  God 
of  this  world  hath  blinded  the  minds  of  them  which  be- 
lieve not,  lest  the  light  of  the  glorious  Gospel  of  Christ, 
who  is  the  image  of  God,  should  shine  unto  them.  For 
we  preach  not  ourselves,  but  Christ  Jesus  the  Lord ;  and 
ourselves  your  servants  for  Jesus'  sake.  For  God,  who 
commanded  the  Ught  to  shine  out  of  darkness,  hath  shi- 
ned  in  our  hearts,  to  give  the  light  of  the  knowledge  of 
the  glory  of  God,  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  ix.  9. 

AND  as  Jesus  passed  forth  from  thence,  he  saw  a  man 
named  Matthew  sitting  at  the  receipt  of  custom:  and 
he  saith  unto  him,  follow  me.  And  he  arose,  and  followed 
him.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  sat  at  meat  in  the 
house,  behold  many  publicans  and  sinners  came  and  sat 
down  with  him  and  his  disciples.  And  when  the  Pharisees 
saw  it,  they  said  unto  his  disciples.  Why  eateth  your  Mas- 
ter with  publicans  and  sinners  ?  But  when  Jesus  heard 
that,  he  said  unto  them.  They  that  be  whole,  need  not  a 
Physician,  but  they  that  are  sick.  But  go  ye  and  learn  what 
that  meaneth,  I  will  have  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice;  for  I 
am  not  come  to  call  the  righteous,  but  sinners  to  repent- 
ance. » 

St.  Michael  and  all  Angels. 
The  Collect. 

O  EVERLASTING  God,  who  hast  ordained  and  con- 
stituted the  services  of  Angels  and  men  in  a  won- 
derful order ;  mercifully  grant,  that  as  thy  holy  Angels  al- 
ways do  thee  service  in  heaven ;  so,  by  thy  appointment, 
they  may  succour  and  defend  us  on  earth,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  zii.  7. 

THERE  was  war  in  heaven ;  Michael  and  his  Angels 
fought  against  the  dragon;   and  the  dragon  fought 


SAINT  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 

and  his  angels,  and  prevailed  not ;  neither  was  their  place 
found  any  more  in  heaven.  And  the  great  dragon  was  cast 
out,  that  old  serpent,  called  the  devil  and  satan,  which. de- 
ceiveth  the  whole  world ;  he  was  cast  out  into  the  earth, 
and  his  angels  were  cnst  out  with  him.  And  I  heard  a  loud 
voice  saying  in  heaven,  Now  is  come  salvation  and  strength, 
and  the  kingdom  of  our  God,  and  the  power  of  his  Christ : 
for  the  accuser  of  our  brethren  is  cast  down,  which  accused 
them  before  our  God  day  and  night.  And  they  overcame 
him  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb,  and  by  the  word  of  their 
testimony;  and  they  loved  not  their  lives  unto  the  death. 
Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens,  and  ye  that  dwell  in  them. 
Woe  to  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  and  of  the  sea :  for  the 
devil  is  come  down  unto  you,  having  great  wrath,  because 
he  knoweth  that  he  hath  but  a  short  time. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xviii.  1. 

AT  the  same  time  came  the  disciples  unto  Jesus,  say- 
ing. Who  is  the  greatest  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ? 
And  Jesus  called  a  little  child  unto  him,  and  set  him  in  the 
midst  of  them,  and  said.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Except  ye 
be  converted,  and  become  as  little  children,  ye  shall  not 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Whosoever  therefore 
shall  humble  himself  as  this  little  child,  the  same  is  great- 
est in  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  And  whoso  shall  receive  one 
such  little  child  in  my  Name,  receiveth  me.  But  whoso 
shall  offend  one  of  these  little  ones  which  believe  in  me,  it 
were  better  for  him  that  a  mill-stone  were  hanged  about  his 
neck,  and  that  he  were  drowned  in  the  depth  of  the  sea. 
Woe  unio  the  world  because  of  offences:  for  it  must  needs 
be  that  offences  come  :  but  woe  to  that  man  by  whom  the 
offence  cometh.  Wherefore,  if  thy  hand  or  thy  foot  offend 
thee,  cut  them  off,  and  cast  them  from  thee  :  it  is  better  for 
thee  to  enter  into  life  halt  or  maimed,  rather  than  having 
two  hands  or  two  feet,  to  be  cast  into  everlasting  fire.  And 
if  thine  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  it  out,  and  cast  it  from  thee: 
it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  with  one  e^e,  rather 
than  having  two  eyes,  to  be  cast  into  hell-fire.  Take  heed 
that  ye  despise  not  one  of  these  little  ones:  for  I  say  unto 
you.  That  in  heaven  their  angels  do  always  behold  the  face 
of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 


SAINT  LUKE  THE  EVANGELIST. 

Saint  Luke  the  Evangelist. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  calledst  Luke  the  Physician, 
whose  praise  is  in  the  Gospel,  to  be  an  EvangeUst  and 
Physician  of  the  soul ;  may  it  please  thee,  that  by  the  whole,^ 
some  medicines  of  the  doctrine  delivered  by  him,  all  the 
diseases  of  our  souls  may  be  healed,  through  the  merits  of 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2  Tim.  iv.   5. 

WATCH  thou  in  all  things,  endure  afflictions,  do  the 
work  of  an  Evangelist,  make  full  proof  of  thy  mi- 
nistry. For  I  am  now  ready  to  be  offered,  and  the  time  of 
my  departure  is  at  hand.  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I  have 
finished  my  course,  I  have  kept  the  faith.     Henceforth 
there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness,  which 
the  Lord  the  righteous  Judge   shall  give  me  at  that  day: 
and  not  to  me  only,  but  unto  all  them  also  that  love  his 
appearing.    Do  thy  diligence  to  come  shortly  unto  me :  For 
Demas  hath  forsaken  me,  having  loved  this  present  world, 
and  is  departed  unto  Thessalonica;   Crescens  to  Galatia, 
Thus  unto  Dalmatia.    Only  Luke  is  with  me.   Take  Mark 
and  bring  him  with  thee:  for  he  is  profitable  to  me  for  the 
ministry.    And  Tychicus  have  I  sent  to  Ephesus.    The 
cloak  that  I  left  at  Troas  with  Carpus,  when  thou  comest, 
bring  with  thee,  and  the  books,  but  especially  the  parch- 
ments.   Alexander  the  coppersmith  did  me  much  evil:  the 
Lord  reward  him  according  to  his  works.     Of  whom,  be 
thou  ware  also,  for  he  hath  greatly  withstood  our  v/ords. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  x.  1. 

THE  Lord  appointed  other  seventy  also,  and  sent 
them  two  and  two  before  his  face  into  every  city 
and  place,  whither  he  himself  would  come.  Therefore  said 
he  unto  them.  The  harvest  truly  is  great,  but  the  labourers 
are  few:  pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that 
he  would  send  forth  labourers  into  his  harvest.  Go  your 
ways ;  behold,  I  send  you  forth  as  lambs  among  wolves. 
Carry  neither  purse,  nor  scrip,  nor  shoes ;  and  salute  no 
man  by  the  way.  And  into  whatsoever  house  ye  enter, 
first  say,  Peace  be  to  this  house.  And  if  the  son  of  peace 
be  there,  your  peace  shall  rest  upon  it :  if  not,  it  shall  turn 
to  you  again.    And  in  the  same  hovtse  remain,  eating  and 


SAINT  SIMON  AND  SAINT  JUDE,  APOSTLES. 

drinking  such  things  as  they  give :  for  the  labourer  is  wor- 
thy of  his  hire.  , 

Saint  Simon  a?jd  Saint  jfitde,  Apostles. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  buih  thy  Church  upon 
the  foundation  of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Je» 
sus  Christ  himself  being  the  head  comer  stone ;  grant  us 
so  to  be  joined  together  in  unity  of  spirit  by  their  doctrine, 
that  we  may  be  made  an  holy  temple  acceptable  unto  thee, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  A?nen.  .1 

Tlie  Epistle.  St.  Jude  1. 

JUDE,    the  servant  of    Jesus  Christ,    and  brother  of 
James,  to  them  that  are  sanctified  by  God  the  Father, 
and  preserved  in  Jesus  Christ,  and  called :  Mercy  unto 
you,  and  peace  and  love  be  multiplied.     Beloved,  when 
I  gave  all  diligence  to  write  unto  you  of  the  common  sal- 
vation, it  was  needful  for  me  to  write  unto  you,  and  ex- 
hort you,  that  ye  should  earnestly  contend  for  the  faith 
which  was  once  delivered  unto  the  saints.    For  there  are 
certain  men  crept  in  unawares,  who  were  before  of  old 
ordained  to  this  condemnation ;  ungodly  men,  turning  the 
grace  of  our  God  into  lasciviousness,  and  denying  the  only 
Lord  God,  and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     I  will  therefore 
put  you  in  remembrance,  though  ye  once  knew  this,  how 
that  the  Lord  having  saved  the  people  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  afterward  destroyed  them  that  believed  not.    And 
the  angels  which  kept  not  their  first  estate,  but  left  their 
own   habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains 
under  darkness,  unto  the  judgment  of  the  great  day.   Even 
as  Sodom  and  Gomorrha,  and  the  cities   about  them,  in 
like  manner  giving  themselves  over  to  fornication,  and 
going  alter  strange  flesh,  are  set  forth  for  an  example,  suf- 
fering the  vengeance  of  eternal  fire.    Likewise  also  these 
fihhy   dreamers  defile  the  flesh,   despise   dominion,  and 
speak  evil  of  dignities. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  17. 

THESE  things  I  command  you,  that  ye  love  one  ano- 
ther. If  the  world  hate  you,  ye  know  that  it  hated 
me  before  it  hated  you.  If  ye  were  of  the  world,  the  world 
would  love  his  own :  but  because  ye  are  not  of  the  world, 
but  I  have  chosen  you  out  of  the  world,  therefore  the 


ALL  SAINTS  DAY. 

world  hateth  you.  Remember  the  word  that  I  said  unto 
you,  The  servant  is  not  greater  than  his  lord ;  if  they  have 
persecuted  me,  they  will  also  persecute  you ;  if  they  have 
kept  my  saying,  they  will  keep  your's  also.  But  all  these 
things  will  they  do  unto  you  for  my  Name's  sake,  because 
they  know  not  him  that  sent  me.  If  I  had  not  come  and 
spoken  unto  them,  they  had  not  had  sin:  but  now  they 
have  no  cloak  for  their  sin.  He  that  hateth  me,  hateth  my 
Father  also.  If  I  had  not  done  among  them  the  works 
which  none  other  man  did,  they  had  not  had  sin :  but  now 
have  they  both  seen  and  hated  both  me  and  my  Father. 
But  this  cometh  to  pass,  that  the  word  might  be  fulfilled 
that  is  written  in  their  law.  They  hated  me  without  a  cause. 
But  when  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I  will  send  unto 
you  from  the  Father,  even  the  Spirit  of  truth,  which  pro- 
ceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of  me.  And  ye 
ako  shall  bear  witness,  because  ye  have  been  with  mefronj 
the  beginning.  _— ^ 

All  Saints  Day. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  knit  together  thine  elect 
in  one  communion  and  fellowship,  in  the  mystical 
body  of  thy  Son  Christ  our  Lord;  grant  us  grace  so  to  follow 
thy  blessed  Saints  in  all  virtuous  and  godly  living,  that  we 
may  come  to  those  unspeakable  joys,  which  thou  hast  pre- 
pared for  those  who  unfeignedly  love  thee,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  vii.  2. 

AND  I  saw  another  angel  ascending  from  the  east,  hav- 
ing the  seal  of  the  living  God ;  and  he  cried  with  a 
loud  voice  to  the  four  angels,  to  whom  it  was  given  to  hurt 
the  earth  and  the  sea,  saying.  Hurt  not  the  earth,  neither 
the  sea,  nor  the  trees,  till  we  have  sealed  the  servants  of 
our  God  in  their  foreheads.  And  I  heard  the  number  of 
them  which  were  sealed;  and  there  were  sealed  an  hun- 
dred and  forty  and  four  thousand,  of  all  the  tribes  of  the 
children  of  Israel. 

Of  the.  tribe  of  Judah  were  scaled  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Reuben  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Gad  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Aser  w^re  sealed  twelve  thousand. 


ALL  SAINTS  DAY. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Nepthalim  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  INIanasses  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Simeon  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Levi  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Isachar  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Zabulon  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Joseph  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

After  this  I  beheld,  and  lo,  a  great  multitude,  which  no 
man  could  number,  of  all  nations,  and  kindreds,  and  peo- 
ple, and  tongues,  stood  before  the  throne,  and  before  the 
Lamb,  cloathcd  with  white  robes,  and  palms  in  their  hands; 
and  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying.  Salvation  to  our  God, 
which  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb.  And 
all  the  angels  stood  round  about  the  throne,  and  about  the 
elders,  and  the  four  beasts,  and  fell  before  the  throne  on 
their  faces,  and  worshipped  Ck)d,  saying.  Amen :  Bles- 
sing, and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and  thanksgiving,  and  hon- 
our, and  power,  and  might,  be  unto  our  God  for  ever 
and  ever.  Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  v.  1. 

JESUS  seeing  the  multitudes,  went  up  into  a  moun- 
tain ;  and  when  he  was  set,  his  disciples  came  unto  him. 
And  he  opened  his  mouth,  and  taught  them,  saying, 
Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit:  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.  Blessed  are  they  that  mourn:  for  they  shall  be 
comforted.  Blessed  are  the  meek:  for  they  shall  inherit 
the  earth.  Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst 
after  righteousness :  for  they  shall  be  filled.  Blessed  are 
the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy.  Blessed  are 
the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see  God.  Blessed  are 
the  peace-makers  :  for  they  shall  be  called  the  children 
of  God.  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righte- 
ousness sake  :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Bless- 
ed are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  persecute  you, 
and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely  for 
my  sake.  Rejoice  and  be  exceeding  glad:  fur  great  is 
your  reward  in  heaven :  for  so  persecuted  they  the  pro- 
phets which  were  before  you. 


THE  ORDER        'A 


t/.     ,:^DMINISTRATION  OF  THE  LORD's  SUPPER, 


^ol^  Commumott^ 


,;D; 


^  XF  amo7ig  those  who  come  to  be  partakers  of  the  Holy 
X  Communion^  the  Minister  shall  k?iow  any  to  be  an  open 
^Qffind  notorious  evil  liver,  or  to  have  done  any  wrong  to  his 
r-    neighbours  by  word  or  deed,  so  that  tJie  Congregation  be 
thereby  offended;  he  shall  advertise  him,  that  he  presume 
not  to  come  to  the  Lord's  Table,  until  he  have  openly  de- 
clared himself  to  have  truly  repented  and  amended  his  for- 
mer evil  life,  that  the  Congregation  may  thereby  be  satis- 
fied; and  that  he  hath  recompensed  the  parties  to  whom  he 
hath  done  wrong ;  or  at  least  declare  himself  to  be  in  full 
purpose  so  to  do,  as  soo?i  as  he  conveniently  may. 

^  The  same  order  shall  the  Minister  use  with  those,  betwixt 

whom  he  perceiveth  malice  and  hatred  to  reig?i;  not  sif- 

fering  them  to  be  partakers  of  the  Lord's  Table,  until  he 

"^^  know  them  to  be  reco7iciled.  Aiid  if  one  of  the  parties, 
so  at  variance,  be  cofitent  to  forgive  from  the  bottom  of 
his  heart  all  that  the  other  hath  trespassed  against  him, 

-'-'  and  to  make  amends  for  that  zvhereiji  he  Jiimself  hath 
'    offejided;  cmd  the  other  party  will  not  be  persuaded  to  a 

^^'^ godly  unity,  but  remaiii  still  in  his  frcwardness  and  ma- 

^^^  lice;  the  Ministet^  in  that  case  ought  to  admit  the  penitent 

'^^^person  to  the  Holy  Communion,  and  not  him  that  is  obsti- 
^*  nate :  Provided,  that  every  Minister  so  repelling  any,  as 

'  ^''^  is  herein  specified,  shall  be  obliged  to  give  an  account  of 
the  same  to  the  Ordinary,  as  soon  as  coiiveniently  may  be. 

-5  The  Table,  at  the  Commu7iio7i-time,  having  a  fair  white 

M)  linen  cloth  upon  it,  shall  stand  in  the  body  of  the  Church, 

V o:  or  ifi  the  Chancel;  and  the  Minister,  sta7iding  at  the  7ioi'th 

a   side  of  the  table,  or  where  Morning  a7id  Evening  Prayer 

o:rare  appoi77ted  to  be  said,  shall  say  the  Lo7'cVs  Prayer  and 

the  Collect  followi7\g,  the  People  k7ieeling;  but  the  Lord's 

Pi'ayer  may  be  07nitted,  ifMotming  Prayer  hath  bee7i  said 

.immediately  before. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

OUR  Father  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name ;  Thy  Kingdom  come ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven:  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion; But  deliver  us  from  evil:  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom, 
and  the  Power,  and  the  Glory,  For  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all 
desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid; 
cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration  of  thy 
holy  Spirit;  that  we  may  perfectly  love  thee,  and  worthily 
magnify  thy  holy  Name,  through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
If  TIie7i  shall  the  Minister^  tiimmg  to  the  People^  rehearse 
distinctly  the  Ten  Commandments;  and  the  People  still 
kneeling^  shall,  after  every  Commandment,  ask  God  mer- 
cy for  their  trajisgressions  for  the  time  past,  and  grace  to 
keep  the  laxv  for  the  time  to  come,  as  followeth. 

Mitiister. 

GOD  spake  these  words,  and  said,  I  am  the  Lord  thy 
God:    Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

People.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven 
image,  nor  the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven 
above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water  under  the 
earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them  nor  worship 
them:  For  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God;  and 
visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the 
third  and  forth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me:  and  show 
mercy  unto  thousands  in  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my 
commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  vain:  For  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless, 
that  taketh  his  Name  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath- 
day.   Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  that  thou  ha  n 


THE  COMMUNION. 

to  do ;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy 
God.  In  it  thou  shak  do  no  manner  of  work;  thou,  and 
thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  and  thy  maid- 
servant, thy  cattle,  and  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates. 
For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day; 
wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  hallow- 
ed it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister,  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother ;  that  thy 
days  may  be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law.  ,. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People,  Lord,  have  mercy  vipon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbour. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house, 
thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  servant, 
nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  norhis  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is 
his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these 
thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee. 

^  Then  the  Minister  may  say. 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith. 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind:  This 
is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  And  the  second  is 
like  unto  it ;  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On 

X 


THE  COMMUNION. 

these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the  pro- 
phets. 

^  Let  us  pray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouch- 
safe, we  beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  go- 
vern, both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws, 
and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments,  that,  through  thy 
most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be 
preserved  in  body  and  soul,  through  our  Lord  and  Sa- 
viour Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  of  the  Day  :  and  immedi- 
ately after  the  Collect^  the  Minister  shall  read  the  Epistle^ 
sayi?ig^  The  Epistle  [or,  The  Portion  of  Scripture  ap- 
pointed for  the  Epistle]  is  written  in  the chapter 

of beginning  at  the verse.    And  the  Epistle 

e7idedj  he  shall  say,  Here  endeth  the  Epistle.   T/ien  shall 
be  read  the  Gospel  (the  people  all  standing  up)  sayings 

The  Holy  Gospel  is  written  in  the chapter  of- 

beginning  at  the verse. 

^  Here  the  people  shall  say. 

Glory  to  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 
^  TJie?!  shall  be  read  the  Apostles'  or  Nicene  Creed:  unless 
one   of  them  hath  been  read  immediately  before,  in  the 
Morning  Service, 
^  Then  the  Minister  shall  declare  unto  the  People  what 
Holy  days,  or  Fasting  days,  are  in  the  week  following  to 
be  observed;  and  (if  occasion  be)  shall  notice  be  given  of 
the  Communion,   and  of  the  Banns  of  Matrimony,  and 
other  Matters  to  be  published. 
T  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon:  after  which,  the  Minister, 
when  there  is  a  Communion,  shall  return  to  the  Lord's 
Table,  and  begin  the  Offertory,    saying  one  or  more  of 
these  sentences  folloxving,   as  he  thinketh  most  conve- 
nient. 

LET  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may  sec 
your  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father  whicii  is 
in  heaven.  *S^  Matthew  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where 
moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break 
through  and  steal :  But  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in 
heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,   and 


THE  COMMUNION. 

where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal.  St.  Matth. 
vi.  19,  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you,  even 
so  do  to  them:  For  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets.  St. 
Matth.  vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saiih  unto  me.  Lord,  Lord,  shall  en- 
ter into  the  kingdom  of  heaven ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will 
of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  St.  Matth.  7.  21. 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and  said  unto  the  Lord,  Behold, 
Lord,  the  half  of  my  goods  I  give  to  the  poor  ;  and  if  I 
have  done  any  wrong,  to  any  man,  I  restore  four-fold. 
St.  Luke  xix.  8. 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any  time  at  his  own  cost? 
Who  plantetha  vineyard,  andeatethnot  of  the  fruit  there- 
of ?  or  who  feedeth  a  flock,  and  eateth  not  of  the  milk  of  the 
flock?   1  Cor.  ix.  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spritual  things,  is  it  a  great 
matter  if  we  shall  reap  yourwordly  things?   1  Cor.  ix.  11. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they  who  minister  about  holy 
things,  live  of  the  sacrifice  ;  and  they  who  wait  at  the  altar, 
are  partakers  with  the  altar  ?  Even  so  hath  the  Lord  also 
ordained,  that  they  who  preach  the  Gospel,  should  live  of 
the  Gospel.   1  Cor.  ix.  13,  14. 

He  that  soweth  little,  shall  reap  little ;  and  he  that  sow- 
eth  plenteously,  shall  reap  plenteously.  Let  every  man  do 
according  as  he  is  disposed  in  his  heart,  not  grudgingly,  or 
of  necessity ;  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver.  2  Cor.  ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word,  minister  unto  him 
that  teacheth  in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived,  God  is 
not  mocked :  For  whatsoever  a  man  soweth  that  shall  he 
reap.  Gal.  vi.  6,  7. 

While  we  have  time,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men  :  and 
■especially  unto  them  that  are  of  the  household  of  faith. 
Gal.  vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a  man  be  content  with  that 
he  hath :  For  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  neither 
may  we  carry  anything  out.   1  Tim.  vi.  6,  7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they  be 
ready  to  give,  and  glad  to  distribute ;  laying  up  in  store  for 
themselves  a  good  foundation  against  the  time  to  come, 
that  they  may  attain  eternal  life.  1  Tim,  vi.  17,  18,  19. 


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God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will  forget  your  works, 
and  labour  that  proceedeth  of  love :  which  love  ye  have 
showed  for  his  name's  sake,  who  have  ministered  unto  the 
saints,  and  yet  do  minister.  Heb.  vi.  10. 

To  do  good  and  to  distribute,  forget  not ;  for  with  such 
sacrifices  God  is  well  pleased.  Heb.  xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother 
have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  compassion  from  him,  how 
dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him?   1  St.  yolm  iii.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never  turn  thy  face  from  any 
poor  man;  and  then  the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not  be 
turned  away  from  thee.   Tob.  iv.  17. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If  thou  hast  much,  give 
plenteously.  If  thou  hast  little,  do  thy  diligence  gladly  to 
give  of  that  little:  for  so  gatherest  thou  thyself  a  good  re- 
ward, in  the  day  of  necessity.  Tob.  iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  lendeth  unto  the  Lord : 
and  look,  what  he  layeth  out,  it  shall  be  paid  him  again. 
Prov.  xix.  17. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  provideth  for  the    sick  and 
needy:  the  Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
PsaL  xli .  1 . 
^  Whilst  these   Sentences   are  in  reading.,   the   DeacoJiSy 

CJiurch-wardens^  or  other  Jit  persons  appointed  for  that 

purpose^  shall  receive  the  alms  for  the  Poo?',  and  other 

Devotions  of  the  People,  in  a  decent  Bason  to  be  provided 

by  the  Parish  fo)r  that  purpose;  and  irverently  bring  it  to 

the  Priest,  who  shall  humbly  present  and  place  it  upon  the 

Holy  Table. 
^  And  the  Priest  shall  then  place  upon  the  Table  so  muck 

Bread  and  JFine,  as  he  shall  thifik  sufficieiit.  After  ivhich 

done,  he  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  state  of  Christ's  Church  mili- 
tant. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who,  by  thy  holy 
Apostle,  hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers  and  suppli- 
cations, and  to  give  tlianks  for  all  men:  We  humbly  beseech 
thee  most  mercifully  [*  to  accept  our  alms  and  *  //  there  he  no 
oblations,  atid]  to  receive  these  our  prayers,  °/!^Lraiu/!e':!ord^ 
which  we  offer  unto  thy  divine  Majesty;  be-  i'„X,7£::;:^^^^ 
seeching  thee  to  inspire  continually  the  Uni-  be  i^t  unsa,d. 


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versal  Church  with  the  spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  concord ; 
and  grant  that  all  they  who  do  confess  thy  holy  Name  may 
agree  in  the  truth  of  thy  holy  word,  and  live  in  unity  and 
godly  love.  We  beseech  thee  also,  so  to  direct  and  dis- 
pose the  hearts  of  all  Christian  Rulers,  that  they  may  truly 
and  impartially  administer  justice,  to  the  punishment  of 
wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  the  maintenance  of  thy  true 
religion  and  virtue.  Give  grace,  O  heavenly  Father,  to  all 
Bishops  and  other  Ministers ;  that  they  may,  both  by  their 
life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true  and  lively  word,  and 
rightly  and  duly  administer  thy  holy  sacraments.  And  to 
all  thy  people  give  thy  heavenly  grace ;  and  especially  to 
this  Congregation  here  present;  that  with  meek  heart,  and 
due  reverence,  they  may  hear,  and  receive  thy  holy  Word ; 
truly  serving  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days 
of  their  life.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy 
goodness,  O  Lord,  to  comfort  and  succour  all  those  who, 
in  this  transitory  life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sick- 
ness, or  any  other  adversity.  And  we  also  bless  thy  holy 
Name,  for  all  thy  servants  departed  this  life  in  thy  faith 
and  fear ;  beseeching  thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow 
their  good  examples,  that  with  them  we  may  be  partakers 
of  thy  hea-venly  kingdom:  Grant  this,  O  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate.  Ame7i. 

^  When  the  Minister  giveth  warning  for  the  Celebration 
of  the  holy  Communion  (which  he  shall  ahvays  do  upon 
the  Sunday^  or  some  Holy-day^  immediately  preceding) 
he  shall  read  this  Exhortation  following ;  or  so  much 
thereof  as ^  in  his  discretio?i,  he  may  think  convenient. 

DEARLY  beloved,  on  —  day  next,  I  purpose,  through 
God's  assistance,  to  administer  to  all  such  as  shall  be 
religiously  and  devoutly  disposed,  the  most  comfortable 
Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ ;  to  be  by  them 
received,  in  remembrance  of  his  meritorious  Cross  and 
Passion  ;  whereby  alone  we  obtain  remission  of  our  sins, 
and  are  made  partakers  of  the  kingdom  of  Heaven.  Where- 
fore it  is  our  duty  to  render  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks 
to  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  for  that  he  hath 
given  his  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  not  only  to  die  for 
us,  but  also  to  be  our  spiritual  food  and  sustenance  in  that 


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holy  Sacrament.  Which  being  so  divine  and  comfortable  a 
thing  to  them  who  receive  it  worthily,  and  so  dangerous  to 
those  who  will  presume  to  receive  it  unworthily;  my  duty 
is  to  exhort  you  in  the  mean  season,  to  consider  the  dig- 
nity of  that  holy  Mystery,  and  the  great  peril  of  the  un- 
worthy receiving  thereof;  and  so  to  search  and  examine 
your  own  consciences,  (and  that  not  lightly,  and  after  the 
manner  of  dissemblers  with  God ;  but  so)  that  ye  may 
come  holy  and  clean  to  such  a  heavenly  feast,  in  the  mar- 
riage-garment required  by  God  in  holy  Scripture  ;  and  be 
received  as  worthy  partakers  of  that  holy  table. 

The  way  and  means  thereto  is,  First,  to  examine  your 
lives  and  conversations  by  the  rule  of  God's  command- 
ments ;  and  wherein  soever  ye  shall  perceive  yourselves 
to  have  offended,  either  by  will,  word,  or  deed,  there  to 
bewail  your  own  sinfulness,  and  to  confess  yourselves  to 
Almighty  God,  with  full  purpose  of  amendment  of  life. 
And  if  ye  shall  perceive  your  offences  to  be  such  as  are  not 
only  against  God,  but  also  against  your  neighbours ;  then 
ye  shall  reconcile  yourselves  unto  them ;  being  ready  to 
make  restitution  and  satisfaction,  according  to  the  utter- 
most of  your  powers,  for  all  injuries  and  wrongs  done  by 
you  to  any  other ;  and  being  likewise  ready  to  forgive 
others  who  have  offended  you,  as  ye  would  have  forgive- 
ness of  your  offences  at  God's  hand:  For  otherwise  the 
receiving  of  the  holy  Communion  doth  nothing  else  but 
increase  your  condemnation.  Therefore,  if  any  of  you  be 
a  blasphemer  of  God,  an  hinderer  or  slanderer  of  his  Word, 
an  adulterer,  or  be  in  malice  or  envy,  or  in  any  other  griev- 
ous crime ;  repent  ye  of  your  sins,  or  else  come  not  to  that 
holy  Table. 

And  because  it  is  requisite  that  no  man  should  come  to 
•the  Holy  Communion,  but  with  a  full  trust  in  God's  mercy, 
and  with  a  quiet  conscience ;  therefore,  if  there  be  any  of 
you,  who  by  this  means  cannot  quiet  his  own  conscience 
herein,  but  requireth  further  comfort  or  counsel;  let 
him  come  to  me,  or  to  some  other  Minister  of  God's  word, 
and  open  his  grief;  that  he  may  receive  such  godly 
counsel  and  advice,  as  may  tend  to  the  quieting  of  his 
conscience,  and  the  removing  of  all  scruple  and  doubtful- 
ness. 


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^  Or,  in  case  he  shall  see  the  People  negligent  to  come  to 
the  Holy  Communion^  instead  of  the  former^  he  shall 
use  this  Exhortation. 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren,  on  —  I  intend  by  God's 
grace,  to  celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper;  unto  which, 
in  God's  behalf,  I  bid  you  all  who  are  here  present;  and 
beseech  you  for  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  that  ye  will 
not  refuse  to  come  thereto,  being  so  lovingly  called  and 
bidden  by  God  himself.    Ye  know  how  grievous  and  un- 
kind a  thing  it  is,  when  a  man  hath  prepared  a  rich  feast, 
decked  his  table  with  all  kinds  of  provision,  so  that  there 
lacketh  nothing  but  the  guests  to  sit  down ;  and  yet  they 
who  are  called  (without  any  cause)  most  unthankfully  re- 
fuse to  come.    Which  of  you  in  such  a  case  would  not  be 
moved?  Who  would  not  think  a  great  injury  and  wrong 
done  unto  him  ?  Wherefore,  most  dearly  beloved  in  Christ, 
take  ye  good  heed,  lest  ye,  withdrawing  yourselves  from 
this  holy  Supper,  provoke  God's  indignation  against  you. 
It  is  an  easy  matter  for  a  man  to  say,  I  will  not  communi- 
cate, because  I  am  otherwise  hindered  with  worldly  bu- 
siness.   But  such  excuses  are  not  so  easily  accepted,  and 
allowed  before  God.     If  any  man  say,  I  am  a  grievous 
sinner,  and  therefore  am  afraid  to  come ;  wherefore  then 
do  ye  not  repent  and  amend  ?  When  God  calleth  you,  are 
ye  not  ashamed  to  say,  ye  will  not  come  ?  When  ye  should 
return  to  God,  will  ye  excuse  yourselves,  and  say,  ye  are 
not  ready  ?  Consider  earnestly  with  yourselves,  how  little 
such  feigned  excuses  will  avail  before  God.    They  who 
refused  the  feast  in  the  Gospel,  because  they  had  bought 
a  farm,  or  would  try  their  yokes  of  oxen,  or  because  they 
were  married,  were  not  so  excused,  but  counted  unworthy 
of  the  heavenly  feast.  Wherefore,  according  to  mine  Office, 
I  bid  you  in  the  Name  of  God,  I  call  you  in  Christ's  be- 
half, I  exhort  you,  as  ye  love  your  own  salvation,  that  ye 
will  be  partakers  of  this  Holy  Communion.    And  as  the 
Son  of  God  did  vouchsafe  to  yield  up  his  soul  by  death 
upon  the  cross,  for  your  salvation ;  so  it  is  your  duty  to 
deceive  the  Communion  in  remembrance  of  the  sacrifice  of 
his  death,  as  he  himself  hath  commanded :  Which  if  ye 
shall  neglect  to  do,  consider  with  yourselves,  how  great  is 
your  ingratitude  to  God,  and  how  sore  punishment  hang- 


THE  COMMUNION. 

eth  over  your  heads  for  the  same,  when  ye  wilfully  ab- 
stain from  the  Lord's  Table,  and  separate  from  your 
brethren  who  come  to  feed  on  the  banquet  of  that  most 
heavenly  food.  These  things  if  ye  earnestly  consider,  ye 
will  by  God's  grace,  return  to  a  better  mind ;  for  the  ob- 
taining whereof  we  shall  not  cease  to  make  our  humble  pe- 
titions unto  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father. 
^  At  the  time  of  the  celebration  of  the  Communion^  the 
Priest  shall  say  this  exhortation. 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye  who  mind  to  come 
to  the  holy  Communion  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of 
our  Saviour  Christ,  must  consider  how  Saint  Paul  exhort- 
eth  all  persons  diligently  to  try  and  examine  themselves, 
before  they  presume  to  eat  of  that  Bread,  and  drink  of 
that  Cup.    For  as  the  benefit  is  great,  if  with  a  true  peni- 
tent heart  and  lively  faith  we  receive  that  holy  Sacrament; 
so  is  the  danger  great,  if  we  receive  the  same  unworthily. 
Judge  therefore  yourselves,  brethren,  that  ye  be  not  jud- 
ged  of  the   Lord;  repent  ye  truly  for  your   sins  past; 
have  a  lively  and  stedfast  faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour ;  a- 
mend  your  lives,  and  be  in  perfect  charity  with  all  men: 
so  shall  ye  be  meet  partakers  of  those  holy  Mysteries.  And 
above  all  things,  ye  must  give  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  to  God  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
for  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  the  death  and  passion 
of  our  Saviour  Christ,  both  God  and  man ;  who  did  hum- 
ble himself,  even  to  the  death  upon  the  cross,  for  us  mi- 
serable sinners,  who  lay  in  darkness  and  the   shadow  of 
death ;  that  he  might  make  us  the  children  of  God,  and 
exalt  us  to  everlasting  life.    And  to  the  end  that  we  should 
always  remember  the  exceeding  great  love  of  our  Master 
and  only  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  thus  dying  for  us,  and  the 
innumerable  benefits  which  by  his  precious  blood-shed- 
ding he  hath  obtained  for  us,   he  hath  instituted  and  or- 
dained holy  Mysteries,  as  pledges  of  his  love,  and  for  a 
continual  remembrance  of  his  death,  to  our  great  and  end- 
less comfort.     To  him  therefore,   with  the  Father,    and 
the   Holy  Ghost,  let  us  give   (as  we  are  most  bounden) 
continual  thanks  ;  submitting  ourselves  wholly  to  his  holy 
will- and  pleasure,  and  studying  to  serve  him  in  true  holi- 
ness and  righteousness,  all  the  days  of  our  life.  Amen^ 


THE  COMMUNION. 

^  Then  shall  the  Priest  say  to  those  who  come  to  receive 
the  holy  Communion  ; 

YE  who  do  tnily  and  earnestly  repent  you  of  your 
sins,  and  are  in  love  and  charity  with  your  neigh- 
bours, and  intend  to  lead  a  new  life,  following  the  com- 
mandments of  God,  and  walking  from  henceforth  in  his 
holy  ways ;  draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  Sacra- 
ment to  your  comfort;  and  make  your  humble  confession 
to  Almighty  God,  devoutly  kneeling. 

^  Then  shall  this  general  Confession  be  made^  by  the  priest 
and  all  those  who  are  minded  to  receive  the  holy  com^ 
munion^  humbly  kneeling* 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Maker  of  all  things.  Judge  of  all  men ;  we  acknow- 
ledge and  bewail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness,  which 
we  from  time  to  time  most  grievously  have  committed,  by 
thought,  word,  and  deed,  against  thy  divine  Majesty ;  pro- 
voking most  justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation  against  us. 
We  do  earnestly  repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for  these 
our  misdoings  \  the  remembrance  of  them  is  grievous  unto 
us ;  the  burthen  of  them  is  intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon 
us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful  Father;  for  thy 
Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  all  that  is 
past;  and  grant,  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  serve  and 
please  thee  in  newness  of  life,  to  the  honour  and  glory  of 
thy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

•|f  Then  shall  the  Priest  (the  Bishops  if  he  be  present)  stand 
up,  and  turning  to  the  people,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  his 
great  mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all 
those  who  with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith  turn  unto 
him.  Have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon  and  deliver  you  from 
all  your  sins ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  goodness ; 
and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Priest  say, 
Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour  Christ  saith 
unto  all  who  truly  turn  to  him. 

COME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  travail  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  refresh  you.  St,  Matth,  xi.  28. 

Y 


THE  COMMUNION. 

So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only  begotten 
Son,  to  the  end  that  all  that  believe  in  him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.  St.  John  iii.  16. 
Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saith. 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  men  to  be  re- 
ceived, that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sin- 
ners. 1.  Ti?n.  1.  15. 

Hear  also  what  St.  jfo/in  saith. 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father, 
Jesus  Christ  the  righteous ;  and  he  is  the  propitiation  for 
our  sins.   1.  St.  jfo/m  ii.  1,2. 

^  After  which  the  Priest  shall  proceed^  saying, 
Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Afisiver.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
Priest.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
Answer.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

^  Then  shall  the  Priest  turn  to  the  LorcVsTable,  and  say, 

IT  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty,  that  we 
should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  [*Holy  Father,]  Almighty  Everlasting 
God: 

*  These  zcords  [Holy  Father]  must  he  omitted  on  Trinity  Sunday. 

^  Here  shall  follow  the  proper  Preface^  according  to  the 
time,  if  there  be  any  specially  appointed ;  or  else  immc' 
diately  sJiall  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Priest  ajid  People. 

THEREFORE  with  Angels  and  Archangels,  and  with 
all  the  company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  thy 
glorious  Name ;  evermore  praising  thee,  and  saying.  Holy, 
holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  heaven  and  earth  are  full 
of  thy  glory  :  Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  Most  High.  Amen, 

t  PROPER  PREFACES. 

^  Upon  Christinas  Day^  and  seven  Days  after. 

BECAUSE  thou  didst  give  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only 
Son,  to  be  born  as  at  this  time  for  us;  who,  by  the 
operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost  was  made  very  man,  of  the 
substance  of  the  Virgin  Mary  his  mother;  and  that  with- 
out spot  of  sin,  to  make  us  clean  from  all  sin:  Therefore 
with  Angels,  ^c. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

^  Upon  Easter  Day,  and  seven  Days  after. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  thee  for  the  glori- 
ous resurrection  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ; 
For  he  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was  off*eredfor 
us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the  world;  who  by  his 
death  hath  destroyed  death,  and,  by  his  rising  to  life  again^ 
hath  restored  to  us  everlasting  life :  Therefore  with  An- 
gels, &c. 

^  Upon  Ascension  Day,  and  seven  Days  after. 

THROUGH  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord;  who,  after  his  most  glorious  Resurrec- 
tion, manifestly  appeared  to  all  his  Apostles,  and,  in  their 
sight  ascended  up  into  heaven,  to  prepare  a  place  for  us; 
that  where  he  is,  thither  we  might  also  ascend,  and  i^igu 
with  him  in  glory:  Therefore  with  Angels,  ^c. 

^  Upon  JFhitsunday,  and  six  Days  after. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  according  to 
whose  most  true  promise,  the  Holy  Ghost  came 
down  as  at  this  time  from  heaven,  with  a  sudden  great 
sound,  as  it  had  been  a  mighty  wind,  in  the  likeness  of 
fiery  tongues,  lighting  upon  the  Apostles,  to  teach  them, 
and  to  lead  them  to  all  truth;  giving  them  both  the  gift  of 
divers  languages,  and  also  boldness  with  fervent  zeal,  con- 
stantly to  preach  the  gospel  unto  all  nations ;  whereby  we 
have  been  brought  out  of  darkness  and  error,  into  the  clear 
-light  and  true  knowledge  of  thee,  and  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ :  Therefore  with  Angels,  i^c. 

^  Upon  the  Feast  of  Trinity  only,  may  be  said, 

WHO  art  one  God,  one  Lord ;  not  one  only  person, 
but  three  persons  in  one  substance :  For  that 
which  we  believe  of  the  glory  of  the  Father,  the  same  we 
believe  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  without  any 
difference  or  inequality:   Therefore  with  Angels,  ^c. 

T  Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  words  [Holy  Father]  being 
retained  in  the  introductory  Address. 

FOR  the  precious  death  and  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  and  for  the  sending  to  us  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter  ;  who  are  one  with  thee  in  thy 
eternal  Godhead :  Therefore  with  Angels,  ^c. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

^  Then  shall  the  Priest^  kneeling  down  at  the  Lord's  Table, 
say,  in  the  name  of  all  those  who  shall  receive  the  Com- 
munion, this  Prayer  following  : 

WE  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy  Table,  O 
merciful  Lord,  trusting  in  our  own  righteousness, 
but  in  thy  manifold  and  great  mercies.  We  are  not  wor- 
thy so  much  as  to  gather  up  the  crumbs  under  thy  Table. 
But  thou  art  the  same  Lord,  whose  property  is  always  to 
have  mercy :  Grant  us  therefore,  gracious  Lord,  so  to  eat 
the  flesh  of  thy  dear  Son  Jesiis  Christ,  and  to  drink  his 
blood,  that  our  sinful  bodies  may  be  made  clean  by  his 
body,  and  our  souls  washed  througli  his  most  precious 
blood,  and  that  we  may  evermore  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in 
us.  Anien, 

T  frhen  the  Priest,  standing  before  the  Table,  hath  so  or- 
dered the  Bread  and  TFine,  that  he  may  with  the  more 
readiness  and  decency  break  the  Bread  before  the  People, 
and  take  the  Cup  into  his  Hands  ;  he  shall  say  the  Prayer 
of  Consecration,  as  follow eth  : 

ALL  glory  be  to  thee.  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  for  that  thou,  of  thy  tender  mercy,  didst  give 
thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  suftcr  death  upon  the  cross 
for  our  redemption ;  who  made  there  (by  his  one  oblation 
ofhimself  once  offered)  a  full,  perfect,  and  sufficient  sacri- 
fice, oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for  the  sins  of  the  whole 
world  ;  and  did  institute,  and  in  his  holy  gospel  command 
us  to  continue  a  perpetual  memory  of  that  his  precious 
death  and  sacrifice  until  his  coming  again :    For  in  the 

{fi)  Here  the  Pncst  uiglit  iu  wlilch  hc  was  betrayed  {a)  he  took 
to//;;'ilwf"'"  bread;  and  when  hc  had  given  thanks,  (^)  he 
hnlkfC'^Brrod  '"  brake  it,   and  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  say- 

{c)Andiu:rtioiay  ing,  Takc,  Cat,  (c)  Tlils  is  my  Bod)^,  which 

hn  hattdt   upon    uU     .  .  .-  -.C  ,    .       .  "^  ,  P 

the  Bread.  IS  givcu  tor  you  ;  Do  this  ni  remembrance  oi 

(d)  Here  he  is  to  Hie.    Likcwisc  after  supper  (d)  he  took  the 

take  Ike  cup  mlo  kit  -,        ■,  i         i         i        •  111 

hand.  cup  ;  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  lie  gave 

it   to    them,   saying,  Drink  ye  all    of  this; 

(e)  Andhere  he  is  for  f(>\  xhis  is  mv  Blood,  of  the  New  Tes- 

to  l.nj  his  hand  upon  v''  I'l-iir  ir 

every  Vtssei,  in  tamcut,  whicli  IS  shcd  lor  you,  and  tor  many, 
?*^'!li  !o%Vroi"^  for  the  remission  of  sins:  Do  this  as  oft 
eratcd.  j^  yg  gj^^jj  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me# 


THE  COMMUNION. 

TAeOJ^.^/o^.-^-^TTHEREFORE,  O  Lord  and  heavenly  Fa- 
VV  ther,  according  to  the  institution  of  thy 
dearly  beloved  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  we,  thy  hum- 
ble servants,  do  celebrate  and  make  here  before  thy  di- 
vine Majesty,  with  these  thy  holy  gifts,  which  we  now 
offer  unto  thee,  the  memorial  thy  Son  hath  commanded  us 
to  make ;  having  in  remembrance  his  blessed  passion  and 
precious  death,  his  mighty  resurrection  and  glorious  as- 
cension ;  rendering  unto  thee  most  hearty  thanks,  for  the 
innumerable  benefits  procured  unto  us  by  the 
The  Invocation,  gamc.  Aud  wc  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  O 
merciful  Father,  to  hear  us ;  and,  of  thy  almighty 
goodness,  vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanctify,  with  thy  Word 
and  Holy  Spirit,  these  thy  gifts  and  creatures  of  bread 
and  wine ;  that  we,  receiving  them  according  to  thy  Son 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ's  holy  institution,  in  remem- 
brance of  his  Death  and  Passion,  may  be  partakers  of  his 
most  blessed  Body  and  Blood.  And  we  earnestly  desire  thy 
fatherly  goodness,  mercifully  to  accept  this  our  sacrifice  of 
praise  and  thanksgiving;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to 
grant,  that  by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  and  through  faith  in  his  blood,  we,  and  all  thy 
whole  Clrurch,  may  obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and  all 
other  benefits  of  his  passion.  And  here  we  offer  and  pre- 
sent unto  thee,  O  Lord,  ourselves,  our  souls,  and  bodies, 
to  be  a  reasonable,  holy,  and  living  sacrifice  unto  thee  ; 
humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  we,  and  all  others  who  shall 
be  partakers  of  this  holy  Communion,  may  worthily  re- 
ceive the  most  precious  Body  and  Blood  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  be  filled  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  benediction, 
and  made  one  body  with  him,  that  he  may  dwell  in  them, 
and  they  in  him.  And  although  we  are  unworthy,  through 
our  manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto  thee  any  sacrifice ;  yet  we 
beseech  thee  to  accept  this  our  bounden  duty  and  ser- 
vice, not  weighing  our  merits,  but  pardoning  our  offences ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  by  whom,  and  with  whom, 
in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honour  and  glory  be 
unto  thee,  O  Father  Almighty,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

^  Here  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn,  or  Part  of  a  Hymn,  from 
the  Selection  for  the  Feasts  and  Fasts,  &c. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

^  Then  shall  the  Priest  Jirst  receive  the  Communion  inboth 
kinds  JiimselJ]  and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the 
Bishops^  Priests,  and  Deacons,  in  the  like  majiner  (if  any 
be  present)  and,  after  that,  to  the  people  also  in  order, 
into  their  hands,  all  devoutly  kneelvig :  And  wheji  lie  de- 
tivercth  the  Bread,  he  shall  say, 

THE  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given 
for  thee,  preserve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting 
iife:  Take  and  eat  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ  died 
for  thee,  and  feed  on  him  in  thy  heart  by  faith,  with  thanks- 
giving. 
^  And  the  Minister  who  delivereth  the  Cup^  shall  say, 

THE  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed 
for  thee,  preserve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting 

life:  Drink  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ's  Blood  was 

shed  for  thee,  and  be  thankful. 

^  If  the  consecrated  Bread  and  Wine  be  spent  before  aU 
have  communicated,  tJie  Priest  is  to  consecrate  more,  cuccor- 
ding  to  the  Form  before  prescribed;  beginning  at — All 
^lory  be  to  thee.  Almighty  God — and  ending  with  these 
coords — Partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Body  and  Blood. 

^  JFhen  all  have  communicated,  the  Minister  shall  return  to 
the  Lords  Table,  and  reverently  place  upon  it  what  re- 
maineth  of  the  consecrated  Elements,  coveting  the  same 
wit/i  a  fair  Linen  Clotli. 

^  TJicn  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  People 
repenting  (fter  him  every  petition. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Llallcwed  be  thy 
Name;  1  by  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But  deli- 
ver us  from  evil :  for  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power, 
and  the  Glory,  For  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

■[[  After  shall  be  said  as  followeth. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  we  most  heartily 
thank  thee,  for  that  thou  dost  vouchsafe  to  feed  us 
who  have  duly  received  these  holy  Mysteries,  with  the 
spiritual  food  of  the  most  precious  Body  and  Blood  of  thy 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ;  and  dost  assure  us  diere- 
by  of  thy  favour  and  goodness  towards  us;   and  that  wc 


THE  COMMUNION. 

are  very  members  incorporate  in  the  mystical  body  of  thy 
Son,  which  is  the  blessed  company  of  all  faithful  people; 
and  are  also  heirs  through  hope  of  thy  everlasting  king- 
dom, by  the  merits  of  the  most  precious  death  and  pas- 
sion for  thy  dear  Son.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech  thee, 
O  heavenly  Father,  so  to  assist  us  with  thy  grace,  that  we 
may  continue  in  that  holy  fellowship,  and  do  all  such  good 
works  as  thou  hast  prepared  for  us  to  walk  in,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.  Amen, 

^  Then  shall  be  said  or  simg,  all  stajidmg,  Gloria  in  Ex- 
celsis,  or  some  proper  Hymn  from  the  Selection. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  in  earth  peace,  good 
will  towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee, 
we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee 
for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God  the 
Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ ;  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer. 
Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy;  thou  only  art  the  Lord;  thou 
only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  High  in  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father.  Amen. 

TT  Then  the  Priest  (the  Bishops  if  he  be  present)  shall  let 
them  depart  tvith  this  blessing. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which,  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord:  And 
the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

%  Collects  that  may  be  said  after  the  Collects  of  Morning  or 
Evening  Prayer,  or  Communion,  at  the  discretion  of  the 
Minister. 

ASSIST  us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  supplica- 
tions and  prayers ;  and  dispose  the  way  of  thy  ser- 


THE  COMMUNION". 

vants  towards  the  attainment  of  everlasting  salvation  ;  that 
among  all  the  changes  and  chances  of  this  mortal  life,  they 
may  ever  be  defended  by  thy  most  gracious  and  ready  help, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

GRANT,  v^e  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
words  which  we  have  heard  this  day  with  our  out- 
ward ears,  may,  through  thy  grace,  be  so  grafted  inwardly 
in  our  hearts,  that  they  may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of 
good  living ;  to  the  honour  and  praise  of  thy  Name,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Ameii. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy  most 
gracious  favour,  and  further  us  with  thy  continual 
help;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and  ended 
in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  Name ;  and  finally,  by 
thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom,  who 
knowest  our  necessities  before  we  ask,  and  our  igno- 
rance in  asking;  we  beseech  thee  to  have  compassion  up- 
on our  infirmities;  and  those  things  which  for  our  unwor- 
thiness  we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blindness  we  cannot  ask, 
vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  worthiness  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  promised  to  hear  the  pe- 
titions of  those  who  ask  in  thy  Son's  name ;  we  be- 
seech thee  mercifully  to  incline  thine  ears  to  us  who  have 
now  made  our  prayers  and  supplications  unto  thee;  and 
grant,  that  those  things  which  we  have  faithfully  asked  ac- 
cording to  thy  will,  may  effectually  be  obtained;  to  the 
relief  of  our  necessity,  and  to  the  setting  forth  of  thy  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

^  Upon  the  Sundays  and  other  Holy-days  (if  therehe  no  Sermon 
or  Communion)  shall  be  said  all  that  is  appointed  at  the 
Communion^  unto  the  end  of  the  Gospel^  concluding  with 
the  blessing.  And  if  any  of  the  consecrated  Bread  a7id  JFine 
remain  after  the  Communion.,  it  shall  not  be  carried  out  of 
the  Church;  but  the  Minister  and  other  Co7Jimunicants 
shall,  immediately  after  the  Blessings  reverently  eat  and 
drink  the  same. 


THE  MINISTRATION 

OF 

PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS, 

TO  BE  USED  IN  THE  CHURCH. 


%  The  People  are  to  be  admonished^  that  it  is  most  conve- 
nient that  Baptism  should  not  be  administered  but  upon 
Sundays  and  other  Holy-days^  or  Prayer  Days.  Never- 
theless (if  necessity  so  require )  Baptism  may  be  adininis- 
tered  upon  a?2y  other  day, 

%  There  shall  be  for  every  Male  Child  to'  be  baptized^  when 
they  can  be  had,  two  Godfathers  and  one  Godmother; 
and  for  every  Female,  one  Godfather  and  two  Godmo- 
thers; and  Parents  shall  be  admitted  as  Sponsors,  if  it  be 
desired. 

IT  When  there  are  Children  to  be  baptized,  the  Parents  or 
Sponsors  shall  give  knowledge  thereof,  before  the  begin- 
ning  ofMornifig  Prayer,  to  the  Minister.  And  then  the 
Godfathers  and  Godmothers,  and  the  People  with  the  Chil- 
dren, must  be  ready  at  the  Font,  either  immediately  after 
the  last  Lesson  at  Morning  Prayer,  or  else  immediately 
after  the  last  Lesson  at  Everwig  Prayer,  as  the  Minister, 
by  his  Discretion,  shall  appoint.  And  the  Minister  com- 
ing to  the  Font  (which  is  then  to  be  filled  with  pure 
Water)  and  stancling  there,  shall  say, 

Hath  this  Child  been  already  baptized,  or  no? 

^  If  they  anszver,  No;  then  shall  the  Minister  proceed 

as  follow eth. 

DEARLY  beloved,  forasmuch  as  all  men  are  con- 
ceived and  born  in  sin;  and  our  Saviour  Christ 
saith,  None  can  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God,  except 
he  be  regenerate  and  born  anew  of  Water  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost;  I  beseech  you  to  call  upon  God  the  Father, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  of  his  bounteous 
mercy,  he  will  grant  to  this  Child  that  which  by  nature 
he  cannot  have  ;  that  he  may  be  baptized  with  Water  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  and  received  into  Christ's  holy  Church, 
and  be  made  a  living  member  of  the  same. 

2 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS, 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  thy  great 
mercy,  didst  save  Noah  and  his  family  in  the  Ark 
from  perishing  by  water;  and  also  didst  safely  lead  the 
children  of  Israel  thy  people  through  the  Red  Sea,  figur- 
ing thereby  thy  holy  Baptism;  and  by  the  Baptism  of  thy 
v/ell-beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  in  the  river  Jordan,  didst 
sanctify  water,  to  the  mystical  washing  aw^ay  of  sin ;  we 
beseech  thee,  for  thine  infinite  mercies,  that  thou  wilt  mer- 
cifully look  upon  this  Child;  wash  him,  and  sanctify  hi7?i 
with  the  Holy  Ghost ;  that  he,  being  delivered  from  thy 
wrath,  may  be  received  into  the  Ark  of  Christ's  Church ; 
and  being  stedfast  in  faith,  joyful  through  hope,  and  root- 
ed in  charity,  may  so  pass  the  waves  of  this  troublesome 
world,  that  finally  he  may  come  to  the  land  of  everlasting 
life ;  there  to  reign  with  thee,  world  without  end,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


A 


Or  this. 

LMIGHTY  and  immortal  God,  the  aid  of  all  wha 
need,  the  helper  of  all  who  flee  to  thee  for  succour, 
the  life  of  those  who  believe,  and  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead ;  we  call  upon  thee  for  this  Infant,  that  Jie,  coming 
to  thy  holy  Baptism,  may  receive  remission  of  sin,  by 
spiritual  regeneration.  Receive  him,  O  Lord,  as  thou 
hast  promised  by  thy  well-beloved  Son,  saying.  Ask,  and 
ye  shall  have;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find;  knock,  and  it  shall 
be  opened  unto  you :  So  give  now  unto  us  who  ask ;  let 
us  who  seek,  find;  open  the  gate  unto  us  who  knock; 
that  this  Infant  may  enjoy  the  everlasting  benediction  of 
thy  heavenly  washing,  and  may  come  to  the  eternal  king- 
dom which  thou  hast  promised  by  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

%  Then  tJie  Minister  shall  say  as  follows:  or  else  shall  pass  on 
to  the  questions  addressed  to  t  lie  Sponsors ;  and  from  thence 
to  the  Prayer  immediateli/  before  the  I?n?nersion,  or  the  pour- 
ing of  Water  on  the  Infant.  But  note ;  thaty  in  every  Churchy 
the  intermediate  parts  of  the  Service  shall  be  used,  once  at 
least  in  every  month  (if  there  be  a  Baptism)  for  the  better 
instructing  of  the  people  in  the  Grounds  of  Infant  Baptism, 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  St,  Mark,  in 

the  tenth  Chapter,  at  the  thirteenth  Verse. 

THEY  brought  young  children  to  Christ,  that  he  should 
touch  them ;  and  his  disciples  rebuked  those  who 
brought  them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  dis- 
pleased, and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to 
come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the  king- 
dom of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you.  Whosoever  shall  not 
receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not 
enter  therein.  And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his 
hands  upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 

^  Aft£}'  the  Gospel  is  read,  the  Minister  shall  make  this  hriej 
Exhortation  upon  the  words  of  the  Gospel: 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this  Gospel  the  words  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  that  he  commanded  the  children  to 
be  brought  unto  him;  how  he  blamed  those  who  would 
have  kept  them  from  him;  how  he  exhorteth  all  men  to 
follow  their  innocency.  Ye  perceive  how,  by  his  outward 
gesture  and  deed,  he  declared  his  good  will  toward  them : 
For  he  embraced  them  in  his  arms,  he  laid  his  hands  upon 
them,  and  blessed  them.  Doubt  ye  not  therefore,  but 
earnestly  believe,  that  he  will  likewise  favourably  receive 
this  present  Infant ;  that  he  will  embrace  him  with  the 
arms  of  his  mercy  ;  that  he  will  give  unto  him  the  blessing 
of  eternal  life,  and  make  him  partaker  of  his  everlasting 
kingdom.  Wherefore,  we  being  thus  persuaded  of  the 
good  will  of  our  heavenly  Father  towards  this  Infant^  de- 
clared by  his  Son  Jesus  Christ ;  and  nothing  doubting,  but 
that  he  favourably  alloweth  this  charitable  work  of  ours, 
in  bringing  this  Infant  to  his  holy  Baptism ;  let  us  faith- 
fully and  devoutly  give  thanks  unto  him,  and  say, 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  heavenly  Father, 
we  give  thee  humble  thanks,  that  thou  hast  vouch- 
safed to  call  us  to  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and  faith 
in  thee :  Increase  this  knowledge,  and  confirm  this  faith  in 
us  evermore.  Give  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  this  Infant ;  that 
he  may  be  born  again,  and  be  made  an  heir  of  everlasting 
salvation,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee,  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  now  and  for  ever. 
Ainen» 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  speak  unto  the  Godfathers  and 
Godmothers  in  this  wise: 

DEARLY  beloved,  ye  have  brought  this  Child  here  to 
be  baptized;  ye  have  prayed  that  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  would  vouchsafe  to  receive  /«'m,  to  release  him 
from  sin,  to  sanctify  hhn  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  to  give  him 
the  kingdom  of  heaven  and  everlasting  life.  Ye  have 
heard  also  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  promised,  in 
his  Gospel,  to  grant  all  these  things  that  ye  have  prayed 
for;  which  promise,  he  for  his  part  will  most  surely  keep 
and  perform.  Wherefore,  after  this  promise  made  by 
Christ,  this  Infant  must  also  faithfully,  for  his  part,  pro- 
mise by  you  that  are  J  lis  sureties  (until  Jie  come  of  age  to 
take  it  upon  himself)  that  he  v/ill  renounce  the  Devil  and 
all  his  Works,  and  constantly  believe  God's  holy  Word, 
and  obediently  keep  his  Commandments. 

T  The  Minister  shall  then   demand  of  the  Sponsors   as 

follows ;  the  Cluestions  being  considered  as  addressed  to 

them  severally,  and  the  answers  to  be  made  accorditigly, 

I  demand  therefore, 

DOST  thou,  in  the  name  of  this  Child,  renounce  the 
devil  and  all  his  works,  the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of 
tne  world,  with  all  covetous  desires  of  the  same,  and  the 
sinful  desires  of  the  flesh ;  so  that  thou  wilt  not  follow,  nor 
be  led  by  them  ? 

Answ,  I  renounce  them  all ;  and  by  God's  help,  will  en- 
deavour not  to  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them. 

Minst.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the  Articles  of  the  Chris- 
tian Faith,  as  contained  in  the  Apostle's  Creed  ? 

Answ.  I  do. 

Minist.  Wilt  thou  be  baptized  in  this  Faith  ? 

Ansiv.  That  is  my  desire. 

Minist.  Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will 
and  commandments,  and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days 
of  thy  life  ? 

Answ.  I  will,  by  God's  help. 

1[  Thcji  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  grant  that  the  old  Adam  in  this 
Child  may  be  so  buried,  that  the  new  man  may  be 
raised  up  in  him.  Amen, 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections  may  die  in  him^  and  that 
all  things  belonging  to  the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in 
him.  Amen. 

Grant  that  he  may  have  power  and  strength  to  have  vic- 
tory, and  to  triumph  against  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the 
fiesii.  Amen. 

Grant  that  whosoever  is  here  dedicated  to  thee  by  our 
office  and  Ministry,  may  also  be  endued  with  heavenly 
virtues,  and  everlastingly  rewarded,  through  thy  mercy, 
O  blessed  Lord  God,  who  dost  live  and  govern  all  things, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

ALMIGHTY,  everliving  God,  whose  most  dearly  be- 
loved Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins, 
did  shed  out  of  his  most  precious  side  both  water  and  blood; 
and  gave  commandment  to  his  disciples,  that  they  should 
go  teach  all  nadons,  and  baptize  them  in  the  Name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  regard, 
we  beseech  thee,  the  supplications  of  thy  Congregation; 
sanctify  this  water  to  the  mystical  washing  away  of  sin ; 
and  grant  that  this  Child.,  now  to  be  baptized  therein,  may 
receive  the  fulness  of  thy  grace,  and  ever  remain  in  the 
number  of  thy  faithful  children,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  take  the  Child  into  his  hajids,  and 

shall  say  to  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers^ 

Name  this  Child. 

If  And  then,  naming  it  after  them,  he  shall  dip  it  in  the  TVater 

discreetly,  or  shall  pour  Water  upon  it,  sayings 

NI  baptize  thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
9  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 
^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

WE  receive  this  Child  into  the  Congregation  of  Christ's 
Flock,  and  do*  siscn  him  with  the  sisrn   ,  *  ^fei/'e  mms- 
p    .  '.  O  C)         ter    shall     make     a 

or  the  Cross;  m  token  that  hereafter  he  shall  cossupontheckud's 
not  be  ashamed  to  confess  the  faith  of  Christ 
crucified,  and  manfully  to  fight  under  his  banner,  against 
sin,  the  world,  and  the  devil;  and  to  continue  Christ's  faith- 
ful soldier  and  servant  unto  his  life's  end.  Amen. 
%  If  those  who  present  the  Injant  shall  desire  the  sign  of  the 
Cross  to  be  omitted,  although  the  Church  kiioivs  no  wort)iy 
cause  of  scruple  concerning  the  same,  yet,  in  that  case,  the 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

Minister  may  omit  that  part  of  the  above  icJdch  follows  the 
Immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  Water  on  the  Infant, 
^  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved  brethren,  that  this  Child 
is  regenerate,  and  grafted  into  the  body  of  Christ's 
Church ;  let  us  give  thanks  unto  Almighty  God  for  these 
benefits,  and  with  one  accord  make  our  prayers  unto  him, 
that  this  Child  may  lead  the  rest  of  his  life  according  to 
this  beginning. 

^  Then  shall  he  said,  all  kneeling^ 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 

^  TJien  shall  the  Minister  say, 

WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks,  most  merciful  Father, 
that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  regenerate  this  Infant 
with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  receive  him  for  thine  own  Child 
by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate  him  into  thy  holy  Church. 
And  humbly  vv^e  beseech  thee  to  grant,  that  lie^  being  dead 
unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righteousness,  and  being  buried 
with  Christ  in  his  death,  may  crucify  the  old  man,  and  ut- 
terly abolish  the  whole  body  of  sin  ;  and  that  as  he  is  made 
Partaker  of  the  Death  of  thy  Son,  he  may  also  be  Partaker 
of  his  Resurrection;  so  that  finally,  with  the  residue  of 
thy  holy  Church,  he  may  be  an  Inheritor  of  thine  everlast- 
ing Kingdom,  through  Christ  our  Lord.  Anun. 
^  Then,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say  to  the  God- 
fathers and  Godmothers  this  ExlLorlaiion  folloicing  : 

FORASMUCH  as  this  Child  hath  promised  by  you 
Jiis  Sureties,  to  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works, 
to  believe  in  God,  and  to  serve  him ;  ye  must  remember, 
that  it  is  your  parts  and  duties  to  see  that  tJiis  Infant  be 
taught,  so  soon  as  he  shall  be  able  to  learn,  what  a  solemn 
vow,  promise,  and  profession  he  hath  here  made  by  you. 
And  that  he  may  know  these  things  the  better,  ye  shall  call 
upon  him  to  hear  Sermons  ;  and  chiefly  ye  shall  provide, 
that  he  may  learn  the  Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the 
Ten  Commandments,  and  all  other  things  which  a  Chris- 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 

tian  ought  to  know  and  believe  to  his  soul's  health ;  and 
that  this  Child  may  be  virtuously  brought  up  to  lead  a 
godly  and  a  Christian  life :  remembering  always,  that 
Baptism  doth  represent  unto  us  our  profession ;  which 
is,  to  follow  the  example  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be 
made  like  unto  him ;  that  as  he  died,  and  rose  again  for 
us,  so  should  we,  who  are  baptized,  die  from  sin,  and 
rise  again  unto  righteousness ;  continually  mortifying  all 
our  evil  and  corrupt  aflPections,  and  daily  proceeding  in 
all  virtue  and  godliness  of  living. 

%  Then  shall  he  add,  and  say, 

YE  are  to  take  care  that  this  Child  be  brought  to  the 
Bishop  to  be  confirmed  by  him,  so  soon  as  he  can  say 
the  Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Command- 
ments, and  is  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  other  parts  of 
the  Church  Catechism,  set  forth  for  that  purpose. 


THE  MINISTRATION 

OF 

PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREISr 
IN  HOUSES. 


^  The  Minister  of  every  ParisJi  shall  often  admonish  the  Peo- 
ple, that  they  defer  not  the  Baptism  oftJieir  Children  longer 
than  the  first  or  second  Sunday  next  after  their  birth.,  or 
other  Holy-day  falling  between,  unless  upon  a  great  and  rea- 
sonable Cause. 

^  And  also  they  shall  warn  them,  that,  without  like  great  cause 
and  necessity,  they  procure  not  their  children  to  be  baptized 
at  home  in  their  houses.  But  when  need  shall  compel  them 
so  to  do,  then  Baptism  shall  be  administered  asfolloweth. 

^  First,  let  the  Minister  of  the  Parish  (or,  in  his  absence, 
any  other  lawjul  Minister  that  can  be  procured)  with  those 
who  are  present,  call  upon  God,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer, 
and  so  many  of  the  Collects  appointed  to  be  said  before  in 
the  form  of  Public  J3aptis?n,  as  the  time  and  present  exi- 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 

gence  ivill  suffer.  And  tJien,  the  Child  behig  jiamed  by 
some  one  icJio  is  present f  the  Minister  shall  pour  water  upon 
itf  saying  these  words : 

NI  baptize  thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
.  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  give  thanks  unto  God^  and  say, 

WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks,  most  merciful  Father, 
that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  regenerate  this  Infant 
with  thy  holy  Spirit,  to  receive  him  for  thine  own  Child 
by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate  him  into  thy  holy  Church. 
And  humbly  we  beseech  thee  to  grant,  that  he^  being  dead 
unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righteousness,  and'  being  buried 
with  Christ  in  his  death,  may  crucify  the  old  man,  and 
utterly  abolish  the  whole  body  of  sin;  and  that  as  he  is^ 
made  Partaker  of  the  death  of  thy  Son,  he  may  also  be 
Partaker  of  his  Resurrection;  so  that  finally,  with  the 
residue  of  thy  holy  Church,  he  may  be  an  Inheritor  of 
thine  everlasting  Kingdom,  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Ame?i. 

^  And  let  them  not  doubt,  hut  that  the  Child  so  baptized  is 
lawfully  and  sufficiently  baptized,  and  ought  not  to  be  bap- 
tized again.  Yet  nevertheless,  if  the  Child  which  is  after  this 
sort  baptized,  do  afterward  live ;  it  is  c.vpedie?it  that  it  be 
brought  into  the  Church,  to  the  intent  that  if  the  Minister  of 
the  same  ParisJt  did  himself  baptize  that  Child,  the  Congre- 
gat  ion  may  be  certified  of  the  true  j  or  m  of  Baptism,  by  him 
privately  before  used :  In  which  case  he  shall  say  thus, 

1  CERTIFY  you,  that  according  to  the  due  and  pre- 
scribed order  of  the  Church,  at  such  a  /zmcand  at  such 
a  place,  before  divers  witnesses,  I  baptized  this  Child. 

^  But  if  (he  Child  were  baptized  by  any  other  lawful  Minister, 
then  the  Minister  of  the  Parish  zvhere  the  Child  was  borji  or 
christened,  shall  examine  luhethcr  the  sariie  hatJi  been  law- 
jully  done.  And  if  the  Minister  shall  find,  by  the  anstvers 
of  such  as  bring  the  Child,  that  all  things  tcere  done  as 
they  ought  to  be;  then  shall  not  he  christen  the  Child 
again,  but  shall  receive  him  as  one  of  the  Flock  of  true 
Christian  People,  saying  thus, 

1  CERTIFY  you,  that  in  this  case  all  is  well  done,  and 
according  unto  due  order,  concerning  the  baptizing  of 


iPRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 

this  Child;  who  is  now  by  Baptism  incorporated  into  the 
Christian  Church :  For  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  doth  not 
deny  his  grace  and  mercy  unto  such  infants ;  but  most 
lovingly  doth  call  them  unto  him,  as  the  Holy  Gospel  doth 
witness  to  our  comfort  on  this  wise. 

%  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  as  follows :  or  else  shall  pass 
on  to  the  questions  addressed  to  the  Sponsors. 
Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  St.  Mark, 
in  the  tenth  Chapter,  at  the  thirteenth  Verse. 

THEY  brought  young  children  to  Christ,  that  he 
should  touch  them ;  and  his  disciples  rebuked  those 
who  brought  them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much 
displeased,  and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children 
to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall 
not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall 
not  enter  therein.  And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put 
his  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 
T[  J/ier  the  Gospel  is  read^  the  Minister  shall  make  this 
brief  Exhortation  upon  the  words  of  the  Gospel: 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this  Gospel  the  words  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  that  he  commanded  the  children  to 
be  brought  unto  him;  how  he  blamed  those  that  would 
have  kept  them  from  him ;  how  he  exhorteth  all  men  to 
follow  their  innocency.  Ye  perceive  how,  by  his  outward 
gesture  and  deed,  he  declared  his  good  will  toward  them : 
For  he  embraced  them  in  his  arms,  he  laid  his  hands  upon 
them,  and  blessed  them.  Doubt  ye  not  therefore,  but 
earnestly  believe,  that  he  hath  likewise  favourably  receiv- 
ed this  present  Infant ;  that  he  hath  embraced  him  with 
the  arms  of  his  mercy;  and,  as  he  hath  promised  in  his  holy 
word,  will  give  unto  him  the  blessing  of  eternal  life,  and 
make  him  Partaker  of  his  everlasting  kingdom.  Where- 
fore, we  being  thus  persuaded  of  the  good  will  of  our  hea- 
venly Father,  declared  by  his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  towards 
this  Infant^  let  us  faithfully  and  devoutly  give  thanks 
unto  him,  and  say  the  Prayer  ^^  hich  the  Lord  himself 
taught  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  i§  in  Heaven ;  Give  us  tbi§  day  pur  daily  br^^dj 

Aa 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 

And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us;     And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
dehver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 
%  Then   shall  the  Minister  demand  the  Name  of  the  Child  ; 

ivhich  being  bi/  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers  pronounced^ 

the  Alinister  shall  sai/  as  follows  : 

DOST  thou,  in  the  name  of  this  Child ^  renounce  the 
devil  and  all  his  works,  the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of 
the  world,  with  all  covetous  desires  of  the  same,  and  the 
sinful  desires  of  the  flesh;  so  that  thou  wilt  noi  follow^, 
nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Ansiu.  I  renounce  them  all ;  and,  by  God's  help,  will 
endeavour  not  to  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them. 

Minst.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the  Articles  of  die  Christiaa 
Faith,  as  contained  m  the  Apostles  Creed? 
Ansiv.  1  do. 

Minst.  Wilt  thou  be  baptized  in  this  Faith  ? 
Afisw.  That  is  my  desire. 

Minst.  Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will 
and  commandments,  and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of 
thy  life  ? 

Answ.  I  will,  by  God's  help. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
E  receive   this    Child   into    the  Congregation    of 


w 


Christ's  Flock,  and  do*  sign  /ii?n  *  Here  the  Minisur 
with  the  sign  of  the  Cross  ;  in  token  that  here-  lp„„'tZci,Uipsfore. 
after  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to  confess  the  '"'"'^• 
faith  of  Christ  crucified,  and  manfully  to  fight  under  his 
banner,  against  sin,  the  world,  and  the  devil ;  and  to  con- 
tinue Christ's  faithful  soldier  and  servant  unto  Jtis  life's 
end.  Amen. 

^  The  safne  Ride  is  ta  he  observed  here,  as  to  the  Omission 
of  the  Sign  of  the  Cross^  as  in  tlic  Public  Baptism  of  In- 
fants. 

^  Tlicn  shall  the  Minister  say., 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved  brethren,  that  this  Child 
is  regenerate,  and  grafted  into  the  body  of  Christ's 
Church;  let  us  give  thanks  unto  Almighty  God  for  these 
benefits,  and  with  one  accord  make  our  prayers  unto  him, 
that  this  Child  m.ay  lead  the  rest  oihis  life  according  to  this 
beginning. 


^PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 

^  Then  shall  be  said^  all  kneeling^ 

WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks,  most  merciful  Father, 
that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  regenerate  this  Infant 
with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  receive  him  for  thine  own  Child 
by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate  him  into  thy  holy  Church. 
And  humbly  we  beseech  thee  to  grant,  that  he^  being  dead 
unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righteousness,  and  being  buried 
with  Christ  in  his  death,  may  crucify  the  old  man,  and  ut- 
terly abolish  the  whole  body  of  sin ;  and  that  as  he  is  made 
Partaker  of  the  death  of  thy  Son,  he  may  also  be  Partaker 
of  his  Resurrection;  so  that  finally,  with  the  residue  of  thy 
holy  Church,  he  may  be  an  Inheritor  of  thine  everlasting 
Kingdom,  tlirough  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
^  Then,  all  standing  up,  the  3Iijiistcr  shall  say  to  the  Godfa^ 
titers  and  Godmothers  this  Exhortation  J olloicing  : 

FORASMUCH  as  this  Child  hath  promised  hyyoM  his 
Sureties,  to  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  to 
believe  in  God,  and  to  serve  him  ;  ye  must  remember,  that 
it  is  your  parts  and  duties  to  see  that  this  Lifantbe  taught, 
so  soon  as  he  shall  be  able  to  learn,  what  a  solemn  vow, 
promise,  and  profession  he  hath  here  made  by  you.  And 
that  he  may  know  these  things  the  better,  ye  shall  call  upon 
hi7n  to  hear  Sermons ;  and  chiefly  ye  shall  provide,  that 
he  may  learn  the  Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten 
Commandments,  and  all  other  things  which  a  Christian 
ought  to  know  and  believe  to  his  soul's  health ;  and  thsLtthis 
Child  may  be  virtuously  brought  up  to  lead  a  godly  and  a 
Christian  life :  remembering  always,  that  Baptism  doth  re- 
present unto  us  our  profession ;  which  is,  to  follow  the 
example  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made  like  unto 
him;  that  as  he  died,  and  rose  again  for  us,  so  should  we, 
who  are  baptized,  die  from  sin,  and  rise  again  unto  righte- 
ousness; continually  mortifying  all  our  evil  and  corrupt 
affections,  and  daily  proceeding  in  ail  virtue  and  godliness 
of  living. 

%  Then  shall  lie  add,  and  say, 

YE  are  to  take  care  that  this  Child  be  brought  to  the 
Bishop  to  be  confirmed  by  him,  so  soon  as  he  can 
say  the  Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Command- 
ments, and  is  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  other  parts  of 
the  Church  Catechism,  set  forth  for  that  purpose. 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

*|[  But  if  they  who  bring  the  Infant  to  the  Church  do  mak^ 
such  uncertain  Answers  to  the  Minister  s  'Questions,  as  that 
it  cannot  appear  that  the  Child  was  baptized,  with  Water, 
in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holi/  Ghost  (wJiicJi  are  essential  parts  of  Baptism)  then  let 
the  Minister  baptize  it  in  the  Form  before  appointed  for 
Public  Baptism  of  Infants ;  saving,  that  at  the  dipping  of 
the  Child  in  the  Font,  he  shall  use  this  Form  of  Words: 

IF  thou  art  not  already  baptized,  N.  I  baptize  thee   in 
the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,    and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

^  If  Infant  Baptism,  and  the  receiving  of  Infants  baptized  in 
private,  are  to  be  at  the  same  time,  the  Minister  may  make 
the  2,uestions  to  the  Sponsors  and  the  succeeding  Prayer  serve 
for  both.  And  again,  after  t lie  Immersion,  or  the  pour- 
ing of  Walter,  and  the  receiving  into  the  Church,  the 
Minister  may  use  the  Remainder  of  the  Service  for  both, 

THE 

MINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM 

To  Such  as  are  of  Riper  Years,  and  able  to  answer 
for  themselves, 


^  When  any  such  Persons  as  are  of  Riper  Years  are  to  be 
baptized,  timely  notice  shall  be  given  to  the  Minister;  that 
so  due  care  may  be  taken  for  their  examiiiation,  xchcther  they 
he  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  principles  oj  the  Christian 
Religion;  and  that  they  may  be  exhorted  to  prepare  them- 
selves, with  prayers  and  fasting,  for  the  receiving  of  this  Holy 
Sacrament. 

%  And  f  they  shall  be  found  fit,  tJien  thd  Godfathers  and  God- 
mothers, (the  People  being  assembled  upon  the  Sunday,  Holy- 
Day,  or  Prayer-Day  appointed)  shall  be  ready  to  present 
them  at  the  Font,  immediately  after  the  Second  Lesson, 
either  at  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer,  as  the  Minister,  in 
his  Discretion  sJiall  think  fit. 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

^  And  standing  there,  the  Minister  shall  ask.  Whether  any  of 
the  persons  here  presented  be  baptized  or  no  ^  Ij  they  shall 
ansivery  No ;  then  shall  the  Minister  say  thus  : 

DEARLY  beloved,  forasmuch  as  all  men  are  conceiv- 
ed and  born  in  sin  (and  that  which  is  born  of  the  flesh 
is  flesh)  and  they  who  are  in  the  flesh  cannot  please  God, 
but  live  in  sin,  committing  many  actual  transgressions; 
and  our  Saviour  Christ  saith,  None  can  enter  into  the  king- 
dom of  God,  except  he  be  regenerate  and  born  anew  of 
Water' and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  I  beseech  you  to  call  upon 
God  the  Father,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  of 
his  bounteous  goodness  he  will  grant  to  these  Persons  that 
which  by  nature  they  cannot  have ;  that  they  may  be  bap- 
tized with  Water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  received  into 
Christ's  holy  Church,  and  be  made  lively  members  of  the 
same. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say. 
Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  thy  great 
mercy,  didst  save  Noah  and  his  family  in  the  Ark 
from  perishing  by  water ;  and  also  didst  safely  lead  the 
children  of  Israel  thy  people  through  the  Red  Sea,  figur- 
ing thereby  thy  holy  Baptism ;  and  by  the  Baptism  of  thy 
well-beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  in  the  river  Jordan,  didst 
sanctify  the  element  of  water,  to  the  mystical  washing  away 
of  sin ;  we  beseech  thee,  for  thine  infinite  mercies,  that  thou 
wilt  mercifully  look  upon  these  thy  Servants  ;  wash  them 
and  sanctify  them  with  the  Holy  Ghost;  that  they^  being 
delivered  from  thy  wrath,  may  be  received  into  the  Ark  of 
Christ's  Church;  and  being  stedfast  in  faith,  joyful  through 
hope,  and  rooted  in  charity,  may  so  pass  the  waves  of  this 
troublesome  world,  that  finally  they  may  come  to  the  land 
of  everlasting  life ;  there  to  reign  with  thee,  world  with- 
out end,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  and  immortal  God,  the  aid  of  all  who 
need,  the  helper  of  all  who  flee  to  thee  for  succour, 
the  life  of  those  who  believe,  and  the  resurrection  o£  the 
dead;  we  call  upon  thee  for  these  Persons,  that  they,  com- 
ing to  thy  holy  Baptism,  may  receive  remission  of  their 
£ins,  by  spiritual  regeneration.     Receive  themy  O  Lord, 


Baptism  of  those  of  riper  years. 

as  thou  hast  promised  by  thy  well-beloved  Son,  saying, 
Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find;  knock, 
and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you :  So  give  now  unto  us 
who  ask,  let  us  who  seek,  find ;  open  the  gate  unto  us 
who  knock;  that  these  Persons  may  enjoy  the  everlasting 
benediction  of  thy  heavenly  washing,  and  may  co^^  to 
the  eternal  kingdom  which  thou  hast  promised  by  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  Saint  John, 
in  the  third  Chapter,  beginning  at  the  first  Verse  : 

TPIERE  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees  named  Nicode- 
mus,  a  ruler  of  the  Jews.  The  same  came  to  Jesus 
by  night,  and  said  unto  him.  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou 
art  a  Teacher  come  from  God ;  for  no  man  can  do  these 
miracles  that  thou  doest,  except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  him.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
thee.  Except  a  man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  king- 
dom of  God.  Nicodemus  saith  unto  him.  How  can  a  man 
be  born  when  he  is  old  ?  can  he  enter  the  second  time 
into  his  mother's  womb,  and  be  born?  Jesus  answered. 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee.  Except  a  man  be  born  of 
Water  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  king- 
dom of  God.  That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh,  is  flesh; 
and  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit,  is  Spirit.  Marvel  not 
that  I  said  unto  thee,  Ye  must  be  born  again.  The  wind 
bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound 
thereof;  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither 
it  goeth :  so  is  every  one  that  is  born  of  the  Spirit. 
^  After  which  he  shall   say  this  Exhortation  following : 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this  Gospel  the  express  words 
of  our  Saviour  Christ,  that,  except  a  man  be  born  of 
Water  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  God.  Whereby  ye  may  perceive  the  great  necessity 
of  this  Sacrament,  where  it  may  be  had.  Likewise,  imme- 
diately before  his  ascension  into  heaven,  (as  we  read  in 
the  last  Chapter  of  Saint  Mark's  Gospel,)  he  gave  com- 
mand to  his  disciples,  saying.  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every  creature.  He  that  believ- 
eth,  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved  ;  but  he  that  believeth 
not,  shall  be  damned :   Which  also  sheweth  unto  us  the 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

great  benefit  we  reap  thereby.  For  which  cause  Saint  Pe- 
ter the  Apostle,  when  upon  his  first  preaching  of  the  Gos- 
pel many  were  pricked  at  the  heart,  and  said  to  him  and 
the  rest  of  the  Apostles,  Men  and  brethren,  what  shall  we 
do  ?  replied,  and  said  unto  them,  Repent  and  be  baptized 
every  one  of  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall 
receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  For  the  promise  is  to 
you  and  your  children,  and  to  all  that  are  afar  oif,  even  as 
many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall  call.  And  with  many  other 
words  exhorted  he  them,  saying.  Save  yourselves  from 
this  untoward  generation.  For,  as  the  same  Apostle  testi- 
fieth  in  another  place,  even  Baptism  doth  also  now  save 
us,  (not  the  putting  away  of  the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the 
answer  of  a  good  conscience  towards  God,)  by  the  re- 
surrection of  Jesus  Christ.  Doubt  ye  not  therefore,  but 
earnestly  believe,  that  he  will  favourably  receive  these  pre- 
sent Perso?is,  truly  repenting,  and  coming  unto  him  by 
faith ;  that  he  will  grant  them  remission  of  their  sins,  and 
bestow  upon  them  the  Holy  Ghost ;  that  he  will  give  them 
the  blessing  of  eternal  life,  and  make  them  Partakers  of 
his  everlasting  kingdom. 

Wherefore,  we  being  thus  persuaded  of  the  good-will 
of  our  heavenly  Father  toward  these  Persons^  declared  by 
his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  let  us  faithfully  and  devoutly  give 
thanks  to  him,  and  say, 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  heavenly  Father, 
we  give  thee  humble  thanks,  for  that  thou  hast  vouch- 
safed to  call  us  to  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and  faith 
in  thee  :  Increase  this  knowledge,  and  confirm  this  faith  in 
us  evermore.  Give  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  these  Persons^  that 
they  may  be  born  again,  and  be  made  Heirs  of  everlasting 
salvation,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  now  and  for  ever. 
Amen. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  speak  to  the  Persons  to  be  baptiz- 
ed on  this  xvise  : 
WELL-BELOVED,  who  are  come  hither  desiring  to 
receive  holy  Baptism,  ye  have  heard  how  the  Con- 
gregation hath  prayed,  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  would 
vouchsafe  to  receive  you  and  bless  you,  to  release  you  of 
your  sins,  to  give  you  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  and  ever- 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

lasting  life.  Ye  have  heard  also  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
hath  promised  in  his  holy  Word,  to  grant  all  those  things 
that  we  have  prayed  for;  which  promise,  he  for  his  part, 
will  most  surely  keep  and  perform.  Wherefore,  after  this 
promise  made  by  Christ,  ye  must  also  faithfully,  for  your 
part,  in  the  presence  of  these  your  Witnesses,  and  this 
whole  Congregation,  promise  and  answer  to  the  following 
Questions : 

^  Tlie  Minister  shall  then  demand  of  the  Persons  to  be  bap- 
tized as  follows ;  the  Questions  being  considered  as  ad- 
dressed to  them  severally^  and  the  answers  to  be  made  ac" 
cordingly. 

Question. 

DOST  thou  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  the 
vain  pomp  and  glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous 
desires  of  the  same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of  the  flesh;  so 
that  thou  wilt  not  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them? 

A?isw.  I  renounce  them  all ;  and,  by  God's  help,  will 
endeavour  not  to  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them. 

Quest.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the  Articles  of  the  ChriS' 
tian  Faith,  as  contained  in  the  Apostles  Creed  ? 

Answ.  I  do. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  be  baptized  in  this  Faith? 

Answ.  That  is  my  desire. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will 
and  commandments ;  and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of 
thy  life  ? 

Answ.  I  will,  by  God's  help. 

^[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  grant  that  the  old  Adam  in  thest^ 
Persons  may  be  so  buried,  that  the  new  man  may  be 
raised  up  in  them.  Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections  may  die  in  the?n,  and  that 
all  things  belonging  to  the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in 
thein.  Amen. 

Grant  that  they  may  have  power  and  strength  to  have 
victory,  and  to  triumph  against  the  devil,  the  world,  and 
the  flesh.    Amen. 

Grant  that  tJiey,  being  here  dedicated  to  thee  by  our 
Oflfice  and  Ministry,  may  also  be  endued  with  heavenly 
virtues,  and  everlastingly  rewarded,  through  thy  mercy, 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

O  blessed  Lord  God,  who  dost  live  and  govern  all  things, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

ALMIGHTY,  everliving  God,  whose  most  dearly  be- 
loved Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  forgiveness  of  our 
sins,  did  shed  out  of  his  most  precious  side  both  water 
and  blood ;  and  gave  commandment  to  his  disciples,  that 
they  should  go  teach  all  nations,  and  baptize  them  in  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost ;  regard,  we  beseech  thee,  the  supplications  of  this 
Congregation ;  sanctify  this  water  to  the  mystical  washing 
away  of  sin ;  and  grant  that  the  Persons^  now  to  be  bap- 
tized therein,  may  receive  the  fulness  of  thy  grace,  and 
ever  remain  in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  children, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  take  each  Person  to  be  baptized 
by  the  Right  Hand\  and  placing  him  conveniently  by  the 
Font^  according  to  his  Discretion^  shall  ask  the  Godfa- 
thers a7id  Godmothers  the  Name;  and  then  shall  dip  him 
in  the  TFater,  or  pour  TFater  upon  him^  saying,    -^      ..r4 

Nl  baptize  thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
^  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

WE  receive  this  Person  into  the  Congregation  of 
Christ's  Flock,  and  do*  sign  hi7n  with  *  Here  the  Minis. 
the  sign  of  the  Cross ;  in  token  that  hereaf-  ^^pontiP-sou^sfZl' 
ter  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to  confess  the  '"^"''^ 
faith  of  Christ  crucified,  and  manfully  to  fight  under  his 
banner,  against  sin,  the  world,  and  the  devil ;  and  to  con- 
tinue Christ's  faithful  soldier  and  servant  unto  his  life's 
end.  Amen. 

^  The  same  Rule,  as  to  the  Omission  of  the  Sign  of  the  Cross, 
is  to  be  observed  here,  as  in  the  Baptism  of  Infants, 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  sny, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved  brethren,  that  these  Per- 
sons are  regenerate,  and  grafted  into  the  body  of 
Christ's  Church ;  let  us  give  thanks  unto  Almighty  God 
for  these  benefits,  and  with  one  accord  make  our  prayers 
unto  him,  that  they  may  lead  the  rest  of  their  hie  accord- 
ing to  this  beginning. 

Bb 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS.  - 

TJien  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer^  all  kneeling, 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Eartli,  as  it  is  in  heaven:  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion; But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 

WE  yield  thee  humble  thanks,  O  heavenly  Father, 
that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the  know- 
ledge of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in  thee :  Increase  this  know- 
ledge, and  confirm  this  faith  in  us  evermore.  Give  thy 
Holy  Spirit  to  these  persons;  that  being  now  born  again, 
and  made  Heirs  of  everlasting  salvation  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  they  may  continue  thy  servants^  and  attain 
thy  promises,  through  the  same  Lord  Jesus  Christ  thy 
Son;  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of 
the  same  Holy  Spirit,  everlastingly.  Amen, 

%  Thcn^  all  standing  up^  the  Minister  shall  use  this  Exhor- 
tation following;  speaking  to  the  Godfathers  and  God- 
mothers frst: 
FORASMUCH  as  these  persons  Jiave  promised,  in 
your  presence,  to  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his 
works,  to  believe  in  God,  and  to  serve  him  ;  ye  must  re- 
member, that  it  is  your  part  and  duty  to  put  them  in  mind, 
what  a  solemn  vow,  promise,  and  profession  they  have  now 
made  before  this  Congregation,  and  especially  before  you 
thsir  chosen  Witnesses.  And  ye  are  also  to  call  upon  them 
to  use  all  diligence  to  be  rightly  instructed  in  God's  holy 
Word;  that  so  tJiey  may  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  know- 
ledge of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  and  live  godly,  righte- 
ously, and  soberly,  in  this  present  world. 

^  And  then  speaking  to  the  baptized  persons,  he  shall  proceed 

and  say, 

AND  as  for  you,  who  have  now  by  Baptism  put  on 
Christ,  it  is  your  part  and  duty  also,  being  made  the 
Children  of  God  and  of  the  light,  by  faith  in  Jesus  Christ, 
to  walk  answcrably  to  your  Christian  calling,  and  as  be- 
cometh  the  children  of  light ;  remembering  always,  that 
Baptism  representeth  unto  us  our  profession  ;  which  is,  to 
follow  the  example  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

like  unto  him ;  that  as  he  died,  and  rose  again  for  us,  so 
should  we,  who  are  baptized,  die  from  sin,  and  rise  again 
unto  righteousness;  continually  mortifying  all  our  evil  and 
corrupt  affections,  and  daily  proceeding  in  all  virtue  and 
godliness  of  living. 

%  It  is  expedient  that  every  Person  thus  baptized  should  be  con- 
frmed  by  the  Bishop,  so  soon  after  his  Baptism  as  conveni- 
ently may  be ;  that  so  he  may  be  admitted  to  the  Holy 
Communion, 

^  Whereas  necessity  may  require  the  baptizing  of  Adults  in  pri- 
vate  houses,  in  consideration  of  extreme  sickness ;  the  same  is 
hereby  allowed  in  that  case.  And  a  convenient  number  of 
persojis  shall  be  assembled  in  the  house  where  the  Sacramejit 
is  to  be  performed.  And  in  the  exhortation,  Well  beloved, 
b^r,  instead  of  these  words  come  hither  desiring,  shall  be 
inserted  this  ivord,  desirous. 

^  If  there  be  occasion  for  the  Office  of  Infant  Baptism  and 
that  of  Adults  at  the  same  time,  the  Minister  shall  use  the 
exhortation  and  one  of  the  prayers  next  following  in  the 
office  for  Adults;  only,  in  the  exhortation  and  prayer,  after 
the  words  these  Persons,  and  these  thy  Servants,  adding, 
and  these  Infants.  Then  the  Minister  shall  proceed  to  the 
questions  to  be  demanded  in  the  cases  respectively.  After  the 
immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  water,  the  prayer  shall  he  as 
in  this  service;  only,  after  the  words,  these  Person^,  shall  be 
added,  and  these  Infants.  After  ivhich,  the  remaining  part 
of  each  service  shall  be  used;  first  that  for  Adults,  and  lastly 
that  for  Infants. 

^  If  any  persons,  not  baptized  in  their  Infancy,  shall  be 
brought  to  be  baptized  before  they  come  to  years  of  discretion 
to  answer  for  themselves,  it  may  suffice  t  use  the  Office  for 
Public  Baptism  of  Infants ;  or,  in  case  of  extreme  danger, 
the  Office  for  Private  Baptism ;  only  changing  tfie  word. 
Infant,  /(??•,  Child,  or  Person,  as  occasion  requireth. 


A  CATECHISM; 

THAT  IS  TO  SAY, 

An  INSTRUCTION,  to  bc  learned  by  every  Person  before 
he  be  brought  to  be  confirmed  by  the  Bishop. 


Question, 

WHAT  is  your  name? 
Afisw,  N.  or  M. 

Quest.  Who  gave  you  this  name? 

Answ.  My  Sponsors  in  Baptism;  wherein  I  v^as  made  a 
member  of  Christ,  the  child  of  God,  and  an  inheritor  of 
the  kingdom  of  Heaven. 

Quest.  What  did  your  Sponsors  then  for  you? 

Answ.  They  did  promise  and  vow  three  things  in  my 
name:  First,  that  I  should  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his 
works,  the  pomps  and  vanity  of  this  wicked  world,  and  all 
the  sinful  lusts  of  the  flesh;  Secondly,  that  I  should  be- 
lieve all  the  Articles  of  the  Christian  Faith;  And  thirdly, 
that  I  should  keep  God's  holy  will  and  commandments, 
and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  my  life. 

Quest.  Dost  thou  not  think  that  thou  art  bound  to  be- 
lieve, and  to  do,  as  they  have  promised  for  thee  ? 

Answ.  Yes  verily;  and  by  God's  help  so  I  will:  And 
I  heartily  thank  our  heavenly  Father  that  he  hath  called 
me  to  this  state  of  salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Sa- 
viour: And  I  pray  unto  God  to  give  me  his  grace,  that  I 
may  continue  in  the  same  unto  my  life's  end. 

Catcchist.  Rehearse  the  Articles  of  thy  Belief. 

Answer. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth: 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Gliost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mar)^, 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried;  He  descended  into  Hell;  The  third  day  he  rose 
from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sittetli  on 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  From  thence 
he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 


A  CATECHISM. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  Thy  Holy  Catholic 
Church;  The  Communion  of  Saints;  The  forgiveness  of 
sins;  The  resurrection  of  the  body,  and  the  life  everlast- 
ing. Amen. 

Qiiest.  What  dost  thou  chiefly  learn  in  these  Articles 
of  thy  Belief? 

Answ.  First  I  learn  to  believe  in  God  the  Father,  who 
hath  made  me,  and  all  the  world. 

Secondly,  in  God  the  Son,  who  hath  redeemed  me,  and 
all  mankind. 

Thirdly,  in  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  sanctifieth  me, 
and  all  the  people  of  God. 

Qiiest.  You  said  that  your  Sponsors  did  promise  for 
you,  that  you  should  keep  God's  commandments :  Tell  me 
how  many  there  are. 

Answ.  Ten. 

Qiiest.  Which  are  they  ? 

Answer. 

THE  same  which  God  spake  in  the  twentieth  Chapter 
of  Exodus,  saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who 
brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of 
bondage. 

I.  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 
.  II.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven  image, 
nor  the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or 
in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water  under  the  earth. 
Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them,  nor  worship  them : 
For  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  and  visit  the 
sins  of  the  Fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me ;  and  show  mercy 
unto  thousands  in  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  com- 
mandments. 

III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy 
God  in  vain ;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless, 
that  taketh  his  Name  in  vain. 

IV.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath-day. 
Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to 
do ;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy 
God :  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of  work,  thou,  and  thy 
son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  and  thy  raaid-ser- 
yant,  thy  cattle,  and  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates. 


A  CATECHISM. 

For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day :  Where- 
fore the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honour  thy  Father  and  thy  mother,  tliat  thy  days 
may  be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee. 

VI.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

VIII.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neigh- 
bour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor 
his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  his. 

Qiiest.  What  dost  thou  chiefly  learn  by  these  command- 
ments ? 

Anaw.  I  learn  two  things  ;  my  duty  towards  God,  and 
my  duty  towards  my  Neighbour. 

Quest.  What  is  thy  duty  towards  God  ? 

Answ.  My  duty  towards  God  is,  to  believe  in  him ;  to 
fear  him  ;  and  to  love  him  with  all  my  heart,  with  all  my 
mind,  with  all  my  soul,  and  with  all  my  strength  ;  to  wor- 
ship him ;  to  give  him  thanks ;  to  put  my  whole  trust  in 
him ;  to  call  upon  him  ;  to  honour  his  holy  Name  and 
his  Word ;  and  to  serve  him  truly  all  the  days  of  my  life. 

Qiiest.  What  is  thy  duty  towards  thy  Neighbour  ^^ 

Ansxv.  My  duty  towards  my  Neighbour  is,  to  love  him 
as  myself,  and  to  do  to  all  men  as  I  would  they  sh.ould 
do  unto  me  :  To  love,  honour,  and  succour  my  father  and 
mother:  To  honour  and  obey  the  Civil  Authority :  To  sub- 
mit mvself  to  all  my  governors,  teachers,  spiritual  pastors, 
and  masters  :  To  order  myself  lowly  and  reverently  to  all 
my  betters  :  To  hurt  no  body  by  word  or  deed  :  To  be 
true  and  just  in  all  my  dealings  :  To  bear  no  malice  nor 
hatred  in  my  heart :  To  keep  my  hands  from  picking  and 
stealing,  and  my  tongue  from  evil  speaking,  lying,  and 
slandering:  To  keep  my  body  in  temperance,  soberness, 
and  chastity:  Not  to  covet  nor  desire  other  men's  goods; 
but  to  learn  and  labour  truly  to  get  mine  own  living,  and 
to  do  my  duty  in  that  state  of  life  unto  which  it  shaU 
please  God  to  call  me. 


A  CATECHISM. 

Catechist.  My  good  child,  know  this,  that  thou  art  not 
able  to  do  these  things  of  thyself,  nor  to  walk  in  the  Com- 
mandments of  God,  and  to  serve  him,  without  his  special 
Grace,  which  thou  must  learn  at  all  times  to  call  for  by 
diligent  Prayer;  Let  me  hear,  therefore,  if  thou  canst  say 
the  Lord's  Prayer. 

Jnswer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
Larth;  as  it  is  in  Heaven:  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen, 

Quest.  What  desirest  thou  of  God  in  this  Prayer? 

Answ,  I  desire  my  Lord  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who 
is  'the  giver  of  all  goodness,  to  send  his  grace  unto  me  and 
to  all  people ;  that  we  may  worship  him,  serve  him,  and 
obey  him,  as  we  ought  to  do :  And  I  pray  unto  God,  that 
he  will  send  us  all  things  that  are  needful  both  for  our  souls 
and  bodies ;  and  that  he  will  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  for- 
give us  our  sins ;  and  that  it  will  please  him  to  save  and 
defend  us  in  all  dangers  both  of  soul  and  body ;  and  that 
he  will  keep  us  from  all  sin  and  wickedness,  and  from  our 
spiritual  enemy,  and  from  everlasting  death :  And  this  I 
trust  he  will  do  of  his  mercy  and  goodness,  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  and  therefore  I  say.  Amen :  So  be  it. 

Qucstio72, 

HOW  many  Sacraments  hath  Christ  ordained  in  his 
Church? 

Answ,  Two  only,  as  generally  necessary  to  salvation ; 
that  is  to  say.  Baptism,  and  the  Supper  of  the  Lord. 

Qtiest.  What  meanest  thou  by  this  word  Sacrament  ? 

Answ.  I  mean  an  outward  and  visible  sign  of  an  inward 
and  spiritual  grace  given  unto  us  ;  ordained  by  Christ  him- 
self; as  a  means  whereby  we  receive  the  same,  and  a  pledge 
to  assure  us  thereof. 

Quest.  How  many  parts  are  there  in  a  Sacrament  ? 

Answ.  Two  ;  the  outward  visible  sign,  and  the  inward 
spiritual  grace. 

Quest.  What  is  the  outward  visible  sign  or  form  in 
Baptism? 


A  CATECHISM. 

Answ.  Water ;  wherein  the  person  is  baptized,  In  the 
Jslame  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son^  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Quest.  What  is  the  inward  and  spiritual  grace  ? 

Answ.  A  death  unto  sin,  and  a  new  birth  unto  righteous- 
ness :  For  being  by  nature  born  in  sin,  and  the  children 
of  wrath,  we  are  hereby  made  the  children  of  grace. 

Quest.  What  is  required  of  persons  to  be  baptized  ? 

Answ.  Repentance,  \\  hereby  they  forsake  sin ;  and  Faith, 
whereby  they  stedfastly  believe  the  promises  of  God  made 
to  them  in  that  Sacrament. 

Quest.  Why  then  are  Infants  baptized,  when  by  reason  of 
their  tender  age  they  cannot  perform  them  ? 

Anszv.  Because  they  promise  them  both  by  their  sure- 
ties; which  promise,  when  they  come  to  age,  themselves  are 
bound  to  perform. 

Quest.  Why  was  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper 
ordained  ? 

Anstv.  For  the  continual  remembrance  of  the  sacrifice 
of  the  death  of  Christ,  and  of  the  benefits  which  we  re- 
ceive thereby. 

Quest.  What  is  the  outward  part  or  sign  of  the  Lord's 
Supper  ? 

Atisw.  Bread  and  Wine,  which  the  Lord  hath  command- 
ed to  be  received. 

Quest.  What  is  the  inward  part  or,  thing  signified  ? 

Answ.  The  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ,  which  are  spi- 
ritually taken  and  received  by  the  faithful  in  the  Lord's 
Supper. 

Quest.  What  are  the  benefits  whereof  we  are  partakers 
thereby  ? 

Answ.  The  strengthening  and  refreshing  of  our  souls 
by  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ,  as  our  bodies  are  by  the 
bread  and  wine. 

Quest.  What  is  required  of  those  who  come  to  the  Lord's 
Supper  ? 

ylnsw.  To  examine  themselves,  whether  they  repent 
them  truly  of  their  former  sins,  stedfastly  purposing  to  lead 
a  new  life ;  have  a  lively  faith  in  God's  mercy,  through 
Christ,  with  a  thankful  remembrance  of  his  death  j  and  be 
in  charity  with  all  men. 


THE  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION. 

5f  The  Minister  of  every  Parish  shall  diligenthj  upon  Siin- 
daijs  and  Holy-days^  or  on  some  other  convenient  occasions^ 
openly  in  the  Chnrch,  instruct  or  examine  so  many  Chil- 
(ben  of  his  Parish,  sent  unto  him^  as  he  shall  think  canvc" 
?iient,  in  some  part  of  this  Catechism. 

^  And  all  Fathers,  Mothers,  Masters,  and  Mistresses  shall 
cause  their  Children,  Servants,  and  Apprentices,  zvho  have 
?iot  learned  their  Catechism,  to  come  to  the  Church  at  the 
time  appointed,  and  obediently  to  hear,  and  to  be  ordered  by 
the  Minister,  until  such  time  as  tliey  have  learned  all  that 
is  here  appointed  for  them  to  learn. 

^  So  soon  as  children  are  come  to  a  competent  age,  and  can 
say  the  Creed,  tJie  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Command- 
vients,  and  can  answer  to  the  other  questions  of  this  short 
Catechism,  they  shall  be  brought  to  the  Bishop. 

^  And  whcjisoever  the  Bishop  shall  give  knowledge  for  Chil- 
dren to  be  bi'ought  7mto  him  for  their  confirmation,  tlie 
Mi?iister  of  ever?/  Parish  shall  either  bring,  or  send  in 
writing,  with  his  hand  subscribed  thereunto,  tlie  Names  of  any 
such  Persons  zvithi?i  his  Parish,  as  he  shall  think  fit  to  be 
presented  to  the  Bishop  to  be  confirmed. 


THE 

ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION, 

OR  LAYING  ON  OF  HANDS  UPON  THOSE  THAT  ARE  BAPTL 
ZED  AND  COME  TO  YEARS  OF  DISCRETION. 


^  Upon  the  Day  appointed^  all  that  are  to  be  then  confirmed^ 
being  placed  and  sta7iding  in  order  before  the  Bishop ;  he\ 
or  some  other  Minister  appointed  by  him^  shall  read  this 
Preface  following : 

TO  the  end  that  Confirmation  may  be  ministered  to 
the  more  edifying  of  such  as  shall  receive  it,  the 
Church  hath  thought  good  to  order,  that  none  shall  be 
confirmed,  but  such  as  can  say  the  Creed,  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Commandments;  and  can  also  an- 
swer to  such  other  Questions,  as  in  the  short  Catechism 

Cc 


THE  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION. 

are  contained:  Which  Order  is  very  convenient  to  be  ob- 
served ;  to  the  end  that  children,  being  now  come  to  the 
years  of  discretion,  and  having  learned  what  their  God- 
fathers and  Godmothers  promised  for  them  in  Baptism, 
may  themselves,  with  their  own  mouth  and  consent,  openly 
before  the  Church  ratify  and  confirm  the  same  ;  and  also 
promise,  that,  by  the  grace  of  God,  they  will  evermore  en- 
deavour themselves  faithfully  to  observe  such  things  as 
they,  by  their  own  confession,  have  assented  unto. 
^  TJun  shall  the  Bishop say^ 

DO  ye  here,  in  the  presence  of  God,  and  of  this  Con- 
gregation, renew  the  solemn  promise  and  vow  that 
ye  made,  or  that  was  made  in  your  name,  at  your  Bap- 
tism ;  ratifying  and  confirming  the  same  ;  and  acknowledg- 
ing yourselves  bound  to  believe  and  to  do  all  those  things 
which  ye  then  undertook,  or  your  Sponsors  then  under- 
took for  you  ? 

^  And  every  one  shall  audibly  anszver,  I  do. 
Bishop. 

OUR  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord; 
Ansxv.  Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 
Bishop.  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
j4nsw.  Henceforth  world  without  end. 
Bishop.  Lord  hear  our  prayer; 
Answ.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 
Bishop.  Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who  hast  vouch- 
safed to  regenerate  these  thy  servants  by  Water 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  hast  given  unto  them  forgive- 
ness of  all  tneir  sins ;  strengthen  them,  we  beseech  thee, 
O  Lord,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter;  and  daily 
increase  in  them  thy  manifold  gifts  of  grace;  the  spirit  of 
wisdom  and  understanding,  the  spirit  of  counsel  and 
ghostly  strength,  tlie  spirit  of  knowledge  and  true  godli- 
ness ;  and  fill  tlicm,  O  Lord,  with  the  spirit  of  thy  holy 
fear,  now  and  for  ever.  Amen. 
Tf  Then  all  of  them  in  order  kneeling  before  the  Bhhop^  he 

s  hi  ill  lay  his  Hands  iipo7i  the  Head  of  every  one  seve- 

rally,  saying, 

Dii.FEND,  O  Lord,  this  thy  Child,  [or,  this  thy  Ser^ 
vant"]  with  thy  heavenly  grace  ;  that //e^may  conthiue 


THE  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION. 

thine  for  ever,  and  daily  increase  in  thy  Holy  Spirit  more 
and  more,  until  he  come  unto  thy  everlasting  Kingdom. 
^  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say. 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answ.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

^  And  all  kneeling  down,  the  Bishop  shall  add. 
Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation  ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 
^  And  this  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  who  makest  us  both 
to  will  and  to  do  those  things  which  are  good,  and 
acceptable  unto  thy  Divine  Majesty ;  we  make  our  humble 
supplications  unto  thee  for  these  thy  servants,  upon  whom, 
after  the  example  of  thy  holy  Apostles,  we  have  now  laid 
our  hands;  to  certify  them,  by  this  sign,  of  thy  favour  and 
gracious  goodness  towards  them-  Let  thy  Fatherly  hand, 
we  beseech  thee,  ever  be  over  them  :  Let  thy  Holy  Spirit 
ever  be  with  them :  And  so  lead  them  in  the  knowledge 
and  obedience  of  thy  Word,  that  in  the  end  they  may 
obtain  everlasting  life,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; 
who,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouch- 
safe, we  beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern 
both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  lav/s,  and 
in  the  works  of  thy  commandments ;  that  through  thy  most 
mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserv- 
ed in  body  and  soul,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.  Amen. 

^  Then  the  Bishop  shall  bless  them,  saying  thus  : 

THE  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  tlie  Holy  Ghost,  be  upon  you,  and  remain  with 
you  for  ever.  Amen. 

^  Ajid  there  shall  none  be  admitted  to  the  Holy  Commu- 
nion, until  such  time  as  he  be  coJifirmed^  a?'  be  ready  and 
desirous  to  be  conJirmecL 


THE 


FORM  OF  SOLEMNIZATION 


OF 


i^atnmoup. 


«[  The  Laics  respecting  Matrimony,  whether  by  publishing 
'  the  Banns  in  Churches,  or  by  Licence,  being  different  in  the 
several  States;  every  Minister  is  lelt  to  the  direction  of  those 
Laics,  in  every  thing  that  regards  the  civil  contract  between 
the  Parties.  And  when  the  Banns  are  published,  it  shall 
be  in  the  following  forin.—l  publish  the  Banns  of  Mar- 
riage between  M.  of  and  N.  of .  If  any  of 

you  know  cause  or  just  impediment,  why  these  two 
persons  should  not  be  joined  together  in  holy  Matrimo- 
ny, ye  are  to  declare  it.  [T/iis  is  the  first,  second,  or  third 
tijne  of  asking.^ 
f  At  the  Day  and  Time  appoi?ited  for  Solemnization  of 
Matrimony,  the  Persons  to  be  married  shall  come  i?ito 
the  Body  of  the  Church,  or  shall  be  ready  in  some  proper 
house,  with  their  Friends  and  Neighbours ;  and  there 
standing  together,  The  Man  on  the  Right  Hand,  and  the 
JFoman  on  the  Left,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved,  we  arc  gathered  together  here  in 
the  sight  of  God,  and  in  the  face  of  this  Company, 
to  join  together  this  Man  and  this  Woman  in  holy  Matri- 
mony;  which  is  commended  of  Saint  Paul  to  be  honour- 
able among  all  men  ;  and  therefore  is  not  by  any  to  be  en- 
tered into  untHlvi^edly  or  lightly;  but  reverendy,  discreet- 
ly, advisedly,  soberly,  and  in  the  fear  of  God.  Into  this 
holy  estate,  these  two  persons  present  come  now  to  be 
joined.  If  any  man  can  show  just  cause,  why  they  may 
not  lawfully  be  joined  together,  let  him  now  speak,  or 
else  hereafter  for  ever  hold  his  peace. 
f  And  also  speaking  unto  the  Persons  who  arc  to  be  mar- 
ried, he  shall  say, 
1  REQUIRE  and  charge  you  both  (as  ye  will  answer  at 
the  dreadful  day  of  judgment,  when  the  secrets  oi  all 


MATRIMONY. 

hearts  shall  be  disclosed)  that  if  either  of  you  know  any 
impediment,  why  ye  may  not  be  lawfully  joined  together 
in  Matrimony,  ye  do  now  confess  it :  For  be  ye  well  as- 
sured, that  if  any  persons  are  joined  together  otherwise 
than  as  God's  word  doth  allow,  their  marriage  is  not  law- 
ful. 

^  The  Minister  if  he  shall  have  reason  to  doubt  of  the 
lawfulness  of  the  proposed  Marriage,  may  demand  suf 
fcient  surety  for  his  indemnification  ;  but  if  no  impedi- 
ment shall  be  alledged,  or  suspected,  the  Mi?iister  shall 
say  to  the  Man, 
J/.-^XTILT  thou  have  this  Woman   to   thy  wedded 
W    Wife,  to  live  together  after  God's  ordinance, 
in  the  holy  estate  of  Matrimony  ?  Wilt  thou  love  her,  com- 
fort her,  honour  and  keep  her,  in  sickness  and  in  health; 
and  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto  her,  so  long 
as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

^  The  Man  shall  answer, 

I  will. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  unto  the  Woman, 

JV.XTTILT  thou  have  this  Man  to  thy  wedded  Hus- 

W    band,  to  hve  together  after  God's   ordinance, 

in   the  holy  estate  of  Matrimony  ?  Wilt  thou  obey  him, 

and  serve  him,  love,  honour,  and  keep  him,  in  sickness  and 

m  health ;   and  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto 

him,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

T[  The  TFoman  shall  answer, 

I  will. 
^  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
Who  giveth  this  Woman  to  be  married  to  this  Man  ? 
%  Then  shall  they  give  their    Troth  to  each  other  in  this 

Manner  : 
•f[  The  Minister  receiving  the  fFoman  at  her  Father's  or 
Friend's    hands,   shall  cause  the  Man  with  his  Right 
Hand  to  take  the  JFoman  by  her  Right  Hand,  and  to  say 
after  him  as  followeth  : 

1M.  take  thee  N.  to  my  wedded  Wife,  to  have  and  to 
hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better  for  worse,  for 
richer  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  to  love  and 
to  cherish,  till  death  us  do  part,  according  to  God's  holy 
ordinance ;  and  thereto  I  plight  thee  my  Troth. 


MATRIMONY. 

^  Then  shall  they  loose  their  Hands,  and  the  JFoman  with 
lier  Right  Hand  taking  the  Man  by  his  Right  Handy 
shall  likewise  say  after  the  Minister  : 

IN.  take  thee  M.  to  my  wedded  Husband,  to  have  and 
to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better  for  worse, 
for  richer  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  heaUh,  to  love, 
cherish,  and  to  obey,  till  death  us  do  part,  according  to 
God's  holy  ordinance ;  and  therefore  I  give  thee  my  Troth. 

^  Then  shall  they  again  loose  their  Hands  ;  and  the  Man 
shall  give  unto  the  JFonian  a  Ring.  And  the  Mijiister 
taking  the  Ring  shall  deliver  it  unto  the  Man,  to  put  it 
upon  the  fourth  Jin  ger  of  the  If  Oman's  Left  Hand.  And 
the  Man  holding  the  Ring  there,  and  taught  by  the  Min- 
ister^ shall  say, 

WITH  this  Ring  I  thee  wed,  and  with  all  my  worldly 
goods  I  thee  endow:  In  the  Name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 
^  Then  the  Man  leaving  the  Ring  upon  the  fourth  Finger 
of  tJie  IFoman's  Itfi  Hand,  the  Minister  shall  say. 
Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But  de- 
liver us  from  evil.     Amen. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  man- 
kind, giver  of  all  spiritual  grace,  the  author  of  ever- 
lasting life;  send  thy  blessing  upon  these  thy  servants,  this 
man  and  this  woman,  whom  we  bless  in  thy  Name;  that 
as  Isaac  and  Rebecca  lived  faithfully  together,  so  these 
persons  may  surely  perform  and  keep  the  vow  and  cove- 
nant betwixt  them  made,  (whereof  this  Ring  given  and  re- 
ceived is  a  token  and  pledge)  and  may  ever  remain  in  per- 
fect love  and  peace  together,  and  live  according  to  thy 
laws,  though  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  join  their  Right  Hands  together, 

and  say. 
Those  whom  God  hath  joined  together,  let  no  man  put 
asunder. 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

^  Tlien  shall  the  Minister  speak  unto  the  Comparty  : 

FORASMUCH  as  M.  and  N.  have  consented  toge- 
ther in  holy  Wedlock,  and  have  witnessed  the  same 
before  God  and  this  company,  and  thereto  have  given  and 
pledged  their  troth,  each  to  the  other,  and  have  declared 
the  same  by  giving  and  receiving  a  Ring,  and  by  joining 
hands ;  I  pronounce,  that  they  are  Man  and  Wife ;  In  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.  Amen. 

^  A7id  the  Minister  shall  add  this  Blessing  : 

GOD  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
bless,  preserv^e,  and  keep  you:  The  Lord  merciful- 
ly with  his  favour  look  upon  you,  and  fill  you  with  all 
spiritual  benediction  and  grace;  that  ye  may  so  live  toge- 
ther in  this  life,  that  in  the  world  to  come  ye  may  have 
life  everlasting.  Ameii. 


THE  ORDER 


FOR 

THE  VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK, 


T  TFhen  any  Person  is  sick,  notice  shall  be  given  thereof  to 
the  Mifiister  of  the  Parish  ;  who,  coming  into  the  sick 
Person's  House,  shall  say, 

Peace  be  to  this  House,  and  to  all  that  dwell  in  it. 

%  When  he  cometh  into  the  sick  Man's  presence,  he  shall 

say,  kneeling  down, 

REMEMBER  not  Lord,  our  iniquities,  nor  the  iniqui- 
ties of  our  forefathers  ;  Spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare 
thy    people,  whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most 
precious  blood ;  and  be  not  angry  with  us  for  ever. 
Answ,  Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
Let  us  pray. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come ;  I'hy  V/ill  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amtn. 

Minist.  O  Lord,  save  thy  servant ; 

Answ.  Whoputteth  /zw  trust  in  thee. 

Minist.  Send  him  help  from  thy  holy  place ; 

Answ.  And  e^'-ermore    mightily  defend  him. 

Minist.  Let  the  enemy  have  no  advantage  of  A/m  ; 

Answ.  Nor  the  wicked  approach  to  hurt  him. 

Alinst.  Be  unto  him^  O  Lord,  a  strong  tower. 

Answ.  From  the  face  of  his  enemy. 

Minist.  O  Lord,  hear  our  prayer ; 

Answ.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee.  / 

Mitiistci'. 

OLORD,  look  down  from  heaven,  behold,  visit,  and 
relieve  this  thy  servant.  Look  upon  him  with  the 
eyes  of  thy  mercy;  give  him  comfort  and  sure  confidence 
in  thee;  defend  him  from  the  danger  of  the  enemy;  and 
keep  him  in  perpetual  peace  and  safety,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

HEAR  us,  Almighty  and  most  merciful  God  and  Sa- 
viour: Extend  thy  accustomed  goodness  to  this  thy 
servant,  who  is  grieved  with  sickness.  Sanctify,  we  be- 
seech thee,  this  thy  Fatherly  correction  to  him;  that  the 
sense  of  his  weakness  may  add  strength  to  his  faith,  and 
seriousness  to  his  repentance:  That  if  it  shall  be  thy  good 
pleasure  to  restore  Iiim  to  his  former  health,  he  may  lead 
the  residue  oi'  his  life  in  thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory;  or 
else  give  him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visitation,  that  after  this 
painful  life  ended,  he  may  dwell  with  thee  in  Ufe  everlast- 
ing, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
^  Then  shall  (he  Minister  exhort  the  sick  Person  offer  this 
Fo7'7n^  or  oilier  like: 
^EARLY  beloved,  know  this,  that  Almighty  God  is 

the  Lord  of  life  and  death,  and  of  all  things  to  them 

pertaining;  as  youth,  strength,  heahh,  age,  weakness,  and 
sickness.  Wherefore,  whatsoever  your  sickness  is,  know 
you  certainly  that  it  is  God's  visitation.  And  for  what  cause 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

soever  this  sickness  is  sent  unto  you;  whether  it  be  to  try 
your  patience  for  the  example  of  others,  and  that  your  faith 
may  be  found,  in  the  day  of  the  Lord,  laudable,  glorious, 
and  honourable,  to  the  increase  of  glory  and  endless  feli- 
city; or  else  it  be  sent  unto  you  to  correct  and  amend  in 
you  whatsoever  doth  oftend  the  eyes  of  your  heavenly  Fa- 
ther ;  know  you  certainly,  that  if  you  truly  repent  you  of 
your  sins,  and  bear  your  sickness  patiently,  trusting  in 
God's  mercy,  for  his  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  and 
render  unto  him  humble  thanks  for  his  Fatherly  visitation, 
submitting  yourself  wholly  unto  his  will,  it  shall  turn  to 
your  profit,  and  help  you  forward  in  the  right  way  that 
leadeth  unto  everlasting  life. 

^  If  the  Person  visited  be  very  sick,  then  the  Minister  may 
e?id  his  Exhortation  in  this  Place,  or  else  proceed : 

TAKE  therefore  in  good  part  the  chastisement  of  the 
Lord :  For,  as  Saint  Paul  saith  in  the  twelfth  Chap- 
ter to  the  Hebrews,  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  chasteneth, 
and  scourgeth  every  son  whom  he  receiveth.  If  ye  endure 
chastening,  God  dealeth  with  you  as  with  sons :  For  what 
son  is  he  whom  the  Father  chasteneth  not  ?  But  if  ye  be 
without  chastisement,  whereof  all  are  partakers,  then  are 
ye  bastards,  and  not  sons.  Furthermore,  we  have  had  fa- 
thers of  our  flesh,  which  corrected  us,  and  we  gave  them 
reverence :  Shall  we  not  much  rather  be  in  subjection  unto 
the  Father  of  spirits,  and  live?  For  they  verily  for  a  few 
days  chastened  us  after  their  own  pleasure;  but  he  for 
our  profit,  that  we  might  be  partakers  of  his  holiness. 
These  words,  good  brother,  are  written  in  holy  Scripture, 
for  our  comfort  and  instruction ;  that  we  should  patiently, 
and  with  thanksgiving,  bear  our  heavenly  Father's  cor- 
rection, whensoever,  by  any  manner  of  adversity,  it  shall 
please  his  gracious  goodness  to  visit  us.  And  there  should 
be  no  greater  comfort  to  Christian  persons,  than  to  be 
made  like  unto  Christ,  by  suffering  patiently  adversities, 
troubles,  and  sicknesses.  For  he  himself  went  not  up  to 
joy,  but  first  he  suffered  pain :  he  entered  not  into  his 
glory,  before  he  was  crucified.  So  truly  our  way  to  eter- 
nal joy,  is  to  suffer  here  with  Christ;  and  our  door  to  en- 
ter into  eternal  life,  is  gladly  to  die  with  Christ ;  that  we 
may  rise  again  from  death,  and  dwell  with  him  in  ever- 

D  d 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

lasting  life.  Now  therefore,  taking  your  sickness,  which  is 
thus  profitable  for  you,  patiently,  I  exhort  you  in  the  Name 
ot  God,  to  remember  the  profession  which  you  made  unto 
God  in  your  Baptism.  And  forasmuch  as  after  this  life 
there  is  an  account  to  be  given  unto  the  righteous  Judge,  by 
whom  all  must  be  judged,  without  respect  of  persons;  I 
require  you  to  examine  yourself,  and  your  estate,  both  to- 
ward God  and  man;  so  that,  accusing  and  condemning 
yourself  for  your  own  faults,  you  may  find  mercy  at  our 
heavenly  Father's  hand  for  Christ's  sake,  and  not  be  ac- 
cused and  condemned  in  that  fearful  judgment.  Therefore 
I  shall  rehearse  to  you  the  Articles  of  our  Faith  ;  that  you 
may  know  whether  you  do  believe  as  a  Christian  man 
should,  or  no. 

^  Here  the  Minister  shall  rehearse  the  Articles  of  the  Faith^ 

saying  thus: 

DOST  thou  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Mak- 
er of  heaven  and  earth  ? 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  begotten  Son  our  Lord? 
And  that  he  w  as  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of 
the  Virgin  Mary;  that  he  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate, 
was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  that  he  went  down  into 
hell,  and  also  did  rise  again  the  third  day;  that  he  as- 
cended into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty;  and  from  thence  shall  come  again 
at  the  end  of  the  world,  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead? 
And  dost  thou  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Ca- 
tholic Church ;  The  Communion  of  Saints  ;  The  Remis- 
sion of  sins ;  The  Resurrection  of  the  flesh;  and  everlast- 
ing life  after  death  ? 

^  Tlie  sick  person  shall  answer^ 
All  this  I  stedfastly  believe. 
^  Tlicn  shall  t/w  Minister  cvinnine,  xvJictlicr  he  repent  Jiini  truh/ 
of  his  sins,  and  be  in  charity  icitk  all  the  world;  exhorting 
him  to  Jurgivc,  from  the  bottom  of  his  hearty  all  persons  that 
have  offended  him ;  and  if  he  hath  offended  any  other,  to 
ask  them  forgiveness;  and  wJiere  lie  hath  done  inj'in/  or 
tvrong  to  anij  man,  that  he  make  amends  to  the  uttermost 
of  his  poiccr.  And  if  he  hatit  not  before  disposed  of  his 
goods,  let  him  then  be  admonished  to  make  his  Will,  and 
to  declare  his  debts,  what  he  oiccth,  and  what  is  owing  unto 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

khn,  for  the  better  discharging  of  Ids  Conscience,  and  the 
quietness  of  his  Executors.  But  men  should  often  be  put 
in  remembrance  to  take  order  for  the  settling  of  their  tem- 
poral estates  J  whilst  they  are  in  health. 

^  7  he  exhortation  before  rehearsed  may  be  said  before  the 
Minister  begin  his  Prayer,  as  he  shall  see  cause. 

^  The  Minister  shall  not  omit  earnestly  to  move  such  sick  Per' 
sons  as  are  of  ability,  to  be  liberal  to  the  Poor. 

^  And  then   the  Minister  shall  say   the  Collect  following. 

Let  us  pray. 

OMOST  merciful  God,  who,  according  to  the  muhi- 
tude  of  thy  mercies,  dost  so  put  away  the  sins  of 
those  who  truly  repent,  that  thou  rememberest  them  no 
more;  open  thine  eye  of  mercy  upon  this  thy  servant, 
who  most  earnestly  desireth  pardon  and  forgiveness.  Re- 
new in  him,  most  loving  Father,  whatsoever  hath  been 
decayed  by  the  fraud  and  malice  of  the  devil,  or  by  his 
own  carnal  will  and  frailness;  preserve  and  continue  this 
sick  member  in  the  unity  of  the  Church;  consider  his  con- 
trition, accept  his  tears,  asswage  his  pain,  as  shall  seem 
to  thee  most  expedient  for  hiin.  And  forasmuch  as  he 
putteth  his  full  trust  only  in  thy  mercy,  impute  not  unto 
him  his  former  sins,  but  strengthen  him  with  thy  bless- 
ed Spirit;  and  v/hen  thou  art  pleased  to  take  him  hence, 
take  him  unto  thy  favour,  tli rough  the  merits  of  thy  most 
dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  this  Psalm: 

Psal.  cxxx.  De  profundis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord; 
Lord  hear  my  voice. 

0  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 
If  thou.  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done 

amiss  ;   O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it  ? 

For  there  is  mercy  with  thee ;  therefore  shalt  thou  be 
feared. 

1  look  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait  for  him;  in  his 
word  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord,  before  the  morning  watch ; 
I  say,  before  the  morning  watch. 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy;  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 
And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  sins. 
^  Adding  this  : 
SAVIOUR  of  the  world,  who  by  thy  Cross  and 
precious  Blood  hast  redeemed  us;  save  us,  and  help 
us,   we  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Lord. 

^  T/ie?i  sJudl  the  Minister  say, 

THE  Almighty  Lord,  who  is  a  most  strong  tower  to 
all  those  who  put  their  trust  in  him,  to  whom  all 
things  in  heaven,  in  earth,  and  under  the  earth,  do  bow 
and  obey,  be  now  and  evermore  thy  defence;  and  make 
thee  know  and  feel,  that  there  is  none  other  Name  under 
Heaven  given  to  man,  in  whom,  and  through  whom,  thou 
mayest  receive  health  and  salvation,  but  only  the  Name 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
^  Here  the  Minister  may  use  any  part  of  the  service  of  this 

BooJi^  wJiich^  in  Ids  discretion,  lie  shall  think  convenient 

to  the  occasion  ;  and  after  that  sliall  say, 

UNTO  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection  we  com- 
mit thee:  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee:  The 
I^ord  make  his  face  to  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious 
unto  thee:  The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee, 
and  give  thee  peace  both  now  and  evermore.  Amen. 
^f  Prayers  which  may  be  said  with  the  foregoing  service, 
or  any  part  thereof,  at  discretion  of  the  Minister. 
^  yl  Prayer  for  a  sick  child. 
ALMIGHTY  God  and  merciful  Father,  to  whom 
alone  belong  the  issues  of  life  and  death;  look  down 
from  Heaven,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  with  the  eyes  of 
mercy  upon  this  Child,  now  lying  upon  the  bed  of  sick- 
ness: Visit /^/;//,  O  Lord,  with  thy  salvation;  deliver////?! 
in  thy  good  appointed  time  from  his  bodily  pain,  and  save 
his  soul  for  thy  mercies  sake;  that  if  it  shall  be  thy  plea- 
sure to  prolong  his  days  here  on  earth,  lie  may  live  to  thee, 
and  be  an  instrument  of  thy  glory,  by  servingthee  fliithfully, 
and  doing  good  in  his  generation;  or  else  receive  him  into 
those  heavenly  hnbitations,  where  the  souls  of  those  who 
sleep  in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest  and  felicity: 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  thy  mercies  sake,  in  the  same  thy 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hveth  and  reigneth  with 
ihee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  whhout  end. 
Amen. 

^  A  Prayer  for  a  sich  person^  when  there  appeareth  but  small 
Jiope  of  Recovery. 

O  FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort,  our 
only  help  in  time  of  need;  We  fly  unto  tliee  for  suc- 
cour in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant,  here  lying  under  thy 
hand  in  great  weakness  of  body.    Look  graciously  upon 
him^    O  Lord ;  and  the  more  the  outward  man  decayeth, 
strengthen  him^  we  beseech  thee,  so  much  the  more  con- 
tinually with  thy  grace  and  Holy  Spirit,  in  the  inner  man: 
Give  him  unfeigned  repentance  for  all  the  errors  of  his 
life  past,  and  stedfast  fahh  in  thy  Son  Jesus,  that  Jiis  sins 
may  be  done  away  by  thy  mercy,   and  his  pardon  sealed 
m  Heaven,  before  he  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen.  We 
know,  O  Lord,  that  there  is  no  word  impossible  with  thee; 
and  that,  if  thou  wilt,  thou  canst  even  yet  raise  him  up,  and 
grant  him  a  longer  continuance  amongst  us :   Yet,  foras- 
much as  in  all  appearance  the  time  of  his  dissolution  draw- 
eth  near,  so  fit  and  prepare  /zmi,  we  beseech  thee,  against 
the  hour  of  death,  that  after /«"5  departure  hence  in  peace, 
and  in  thy  favour,  his  soul  may  be   received  into  thine 
everlasting  Kingdom ;  through  the  merits  and  mediation 
of  Jesus  Christ  thine  only  Son,  our  Lord  and  Saviour. 
Amen. 

^  A  Commendatory  Prayer  for  a  sick  Person  at  the  point 

of  Departure. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  live  the  spirits 
of  just  men  made  perfect,  after  they  are  delivered 
from  their  earthly  prisons  ;  we  humbly  commend  the  soul 
of  this  thy  servant,  our  dear  Zro/Afr,  into  thy  hands,  as  into 
the  hands  of  a  faithful  Creator,  and  most  merciful  Saviour; 
most  humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  it  may  be  precious  in 
thy  sight :  Wash  it,  we  pray  thee,  in  the  blood  of  that  im- 
maculate Lamb,  that  was  slain  to  take  away  the  sins  of  the 
world ;  that  whatsoever  defilements  it  may  have  contract- 
ed in  the  midst  of  this  miserable  and  naughty  world, 
through  the  lusts  of  the  flesh,  or  the  wiles  of  Satan,  being 
purged  and  done  away,  it  may  be  presented  pure  and  with- 
out spot  before  thee.    And  teach  us  who  survive,  in  this, 


VISITATION  O^  THE  SICK. 

and  other  like  daily  spectacles  of  mortality,  to  see  how  frail 
and  uncertain  our  own  condition  is  ;  and  so  to  number  our 
days,  that  we  may  seriously  apply  our  hearts  to  that  holy 
and  heavenly  wisdom,  whilst  we  live  here,  which  may  in 
the  end  bring  us  to  life  everlasting,  through  the  merits  of 
Jesus  Christ  thine  only  Son  our  Lord.  Amen. 
Tf  A  Prayer  for  Persons  troubled  in  Mind  or  in  Conscience. 

O  BLESSED  Lord,  the  Father  of  mercies,  and  the  God 
of  all  comforts,  we  beseech  thee,  look  down  in  pity 
and  compassion  upon  this  thy  afflicted  servant.  Tiiou 
writest  bitter  things  against  him.,  and  makest  Jiim  to  possess 
/i/5  former  iniquities:  Thy  wrath  lieth  hard  upon  /«*;/?,  and 
his  soul  is  full  of  trouble  :  But,  O  merciful  God,  who  hast 
written  thy  holy  Word  for  our  learning,  that  we,  through 
patience  and  comfort  of  thy  holy  Scriptures,  might  have 
hope;  give /z/m  aright  understanding  of /z/m^t'//,  and  of 
thy  threats  and  promises ;  that  lie  may  neither  cast  away 
his  confidence  in  thee,  nor  place  it  any  where  but  in  thee. 
Give  him  strength  against  all  his  temptations,  and  heal  all 
his  distempers:  Break  not  the  bruised  reed,  nor  quench  the 
smoking  flax  :  Shut  not  up  thy  tender  mercies  in  displea- 
sure ;  but  make  him  to  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice:  Deliver  him 
from  fear  of  the  enemy,  and  lift  up  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance upon  A/?7i;  and  give  A/m  peace,  through  the  merits 
and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
^  A  Prayer  which  may  be  said  by  the  Minister^  in  behalf  of 
cdl  present  at  tlie  Visitation. 

OGOD,  whose  days  are  without  end,  and  whose  mer- 
cies cannot  be  numbered ;  make  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  deeply  sensible  of  the  shortness  and  uncertainty  of 
human  life;  and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  us  through  this 
vale  of  misery,  in  holiness  and  righteousness,  all  the  days 
of  our  lives :  That,  when  we  shall  have  served  thee  in 
our  generation,  we  may  be  gathered  unto  our  fathers, 
having  the  testimony  of  a  good  conscience  ;  in  the  commu- 
nion of  the  Catholic  Church  ;  in  the  confidence  of  a  cer- 
tain faith ;  in  the  comfort  of  a  reasonable,  religious,  and 
holy  hope ;  in  favour  with  thee  our  God,  and  in  perfect 
charity  with  the  world:  All  which  we  ask  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK, 

^  A  Prayer  which  may  be  said  in  case  of  sudden  surprise 
and  immediate  clanger. 

OMOST  gracious  Father,  we  fly  unto  thee  for  mercy 
in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant,  here  lying  under  the 
sudden  visitation  of  thine  hand.  If  it  be  thy  will,  preserve 
his  life,  that  there  may  be  place  for  repentance :  But,  if 
thou  hast  otherwise  appointed,  let  thy  mercy  supply  to  him 
the  want  of  the  usual  opportunity  for  the  trimming  of  his 
lamp.  Stir  up  in  him  such  sorrow  for  sin  and  such  fervent 
love  to  thee,  as  may  in  a  short  time,  do  the  work  of  many 
days  :  That  among  the  praises  which  thy  Saints  and  holy 
Angels  shall  sing  to  the  honour  of  thy  mercy  through 
eternal  ages,  it  may  be'to  thy  unspeakable  glory,  that  thou 
hast  redeemed  the  soul  of  this  thy  servant  from  eternal 
death,  and  made  him  partaker  of  the  everlasting  life,  which 
is  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Atnen. 

^  A  Thajiksgiving  for  the  beginning  of  a  Recovery. 

GREAT  and  mighty  God,  who  bringest  down  to  the 
grave,  and  bringest  up  again ;  we  bless  thy  won- 
derful goodness,  for  having  turned  our  heaviness  into  joy 
and  our  mourning  into  gladness,  by  restoring  this  our  bro- 
iher  to  some  degree  of  his  former  health.  Blessed  be  thy 
Name,  that  thou  didst  not  forsake  him  in  his  sickness  ;  but 
didst  visit  him  with  comforts  from  above ;  didst  support 
him  in  patience  and  submission  to  thy  will ;  and,  at  last, 
didst  send  him  seasonable  relief.  Perfect,  we  beseech 
thee,  this  thy  mercy  towards  him ;  and  prosper  the  means 
which  shall  be  made  use  of  for  his  cure  :  That  being  re- 
stored to  health  of  body,  vigour  of  mind,  and  cheerfulness 
of  spirit,  he  may  be  able  to  go  to  thine  House,  to  offer  thee 
an  oblation  with  great  gladness ;  and  to  bless  thy  holy 
Name  for  all  thy  goodness  towards  him^  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour :  To  whom  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Spirit,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.  Amen, 


THE 

COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK. 


^f  Forasmuch  as  all  mortal  men  arc  subject  to  many  sudden 
perils,  diseases,  afid  sicknesses,  and  ever  uncertain  what  time 
they  shall  depart  out  of  this  life;  therefore^  to  the  intent  t her/ 
may  he  always  in  readiness  to  die,  ichensoever  it  shall  please 
Almiglity  God  to  call  them,  the  Ministers  shall  diligently 
from  time  to  time  (hut  especially  in  the  time  of  pestilence, 
or  other  infectious  sickness)  exhort  their  ParisJioners  to  the 
often  receiving  of  the  Holy  Communion  of  tJie  Body  and 
Blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  tvJten  it  shall  he  puhlickly  ad- 
viinistered  in  the  Church;  that  so  doing,  they  may,  in  case 
of  sudden  visitation,  have  the  less  cause  to  be  disguieted  for 
lack  of  the  same.  But  if  tJie  sick  PersoJi  be  not  able  to 
come  to  the  Church,  and  yet  is  desirous  to  receive  tlie  Com- 
munion  in  his  house  ;  tlien  he  must  give  timely  notice  to  the 
Minister,  signifying  also  hoiv  many  there  are  to  communi- 
cate zcith  him  fivhich  shall  he  two  at  the  least;)  and  all 
things  neccssar?/  being  prepared,  the  Minister  shall  there 
celebrate  the  Holy  Communion,  beginning  with  the  Col- 
lect^ Epistle,  and  Gospel,  here  following  : 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  everliving  God,  Maker  of  mankind,  who 
dost  correct  those  whom  thou  dost  love,  and  chas- 
tise everyone  whom  thou  dost  receive;  we  beseech  thee 
to  have  mercy  upon  this  thy  servant  visited  with  thine 
hand  ;  and  to  grant  that  he  may  take  his  sickness  patient- 
ly, and  recover  /lis  bodily  health,  if  it  be  thy  gracious  will ; 
and  that  whensoever  his  soul  shall  depart  from  the  body, 
it  maybe  without  spot  presented  unto  thee,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Heb.  xii.  5. 

MY  son,  despise  not  thou  the  chastening  of  the  Lord, 
nor  faint  when  thou  art  rebuked  of  him.  For  whom 
the  Lord  loveth,  he  chasteneth ;  and  scourgeth  every 
son  whom  he  rcceiveth. 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK. 

Tlu  Gospel.  St.  John  v.  24. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  He  that  heareth  my 
word,  and  believeth  on  him  that  sent  me,  hath  ever- 
lasting Ufe,  and  shall  not  come  into  condemnation ;  but 
is  passed  from  death  unto  life. 

^  After  whicJi  the  Minister  shall  proceed  according  to  the 
Form  before  prescribed  for  the  Hob/  Conununion,  begin- 
ning at  these  words,  Ye  who  do  truly,  Kc. 

^  At  the  ti?ne  of  the  distribution  of  tJie  Holy  Sacrament,  the 
Minister  shall  first  receive  the  Communion  liimself,  and  after 
minister  irnto  those  who  are  appointed  to  communicate  with 
the  sick,  and  last  of  all  to  the  sick  Person. 

^  But  if  a  maut  either  bi/ reason  of  extremity  of  sickness^  or  for 
xvant  of  warning  in  due  time  to  the  Minister,  or  for  lack  of 
company  to  receive  with  him,  or  by  any  other  just  impedi- 
ment, do  not  receive  the  Sacrament  of  Christ's  Body  ajid 
Blood,  the  Minister  shall  instruct  liim,  that  if  he  do  truly 
repent  him  of  his  sins,  and  stedfastly  believe  that  Jesus  Christ 
hath  siiffered  death  upon  the  Cross  for  liijn,  and  sJied  his 
Blood  for  his  redemption,  earnestly  remembering  the  benefit^ 
he  hath  thereby,  and  giving  liim  hearty  thanks  therefor,  he 
doth  eat  and  drink  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ 
profitably  to  his  soul's  health,  although  he  do  not  receive  the 
Sacrament  with  his  mouth. 

^  When  the  Sick  Person  is  visited  and  receiveth  the  Holy 
Commimion  all  at  ofie  time,  then  the  Mi7iister^  for  more 
expeditio7i,  shall  cut  off  the  form  of  the  Visitation  at  the 
Psalm,  and  go  straight  to  the  Communion. 

^  In  the  times  of  contagious  sickness  or  diseases^  when  no7ie 
of  the  Parish  or  Neighbours  can  be  gotten  to  comnumicate 
with  the  sick  in  their  houses,  for  fear  of  the  infection; 
upon  special  request  of  the  diseased,  the  Minister  alone 
,7nay  communicate  with  him. 


£  e 


THE  ORDER 


FOR 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


Tf  Here  is  to  be  noted  that  the  Office  ensuing  is  not  to  be  used 
for  any  unbaptizcd  Adults^  any  who  die  excommunicotc,  or 
luho  have  laid  violent  hands  upon  themselves. 

1[  The  Minister,  meeting  the  Corpse  at  the  entrance  of  the 
Church-yard,  and  going  before  it  either  into  the  Church, 
or  towards  the  Grave,  shall  say,  or  sing, 

I  AM  the  resurrection  and  the  Ufe,  saith  the  Lord ;  he 
that  beheveth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall 
he  hve :  And  whosoever  Uveth  and  beheveth  in  me,  shall 
never  die.  St.  John  xi.  25,  26. 

1KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  Uveth,  and  that  he  shall 
stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth:  And  though 
after  my  skin,  worms  destroy  this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh 
shall  I  see  God;  whom  I  shall  see  for  myself,  and  mine 
eyes   shall  behold,  and  not  another.  Job  xix.  25,  26,  27. 

WE  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  cer- 
tain we  can  carry  nothing  out.  The  Lord  gave, 
and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away;  blessed  be  the  Name  of 
the  Lord.  1  Tim.  yi  7.  Job  i.  21. 

Tf  j^fter  they  are  come  into  the  Church,  shall  be  said  or 
sung  the  following  Anthem,  taken  from  the  39th  and 
90th  Psalms. 

LORD,  let  me  know  my  end,  and  the  number  of  my 
days;  that  I  may  be  certified  how  long  I  have  to  live. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it  were  a  span  long; 
and  mine  age  is  even  as  nothing  in  respect  of  thee ;  and 
verily  every  man  living  is  altogether  vanity. 

For  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shadow,  and  disquieteth  him- 
self in  vain;  he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  cannot  tell  who  shall 
gather  them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope?  Truly  my  hope  is 
even  in  thee. 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

Deliver  me  from  all  mine  offences;  and  make  me  not  a 
rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten  man  for  sin,  diou 
makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth 
fretting  a  garment :  Every  man  therefore  is  but  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord ;  and  with  thine  ears  consider 
my  calling :  Hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears. 

For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a  sojourner;  as  all 
my  fathers  were. 

O  spare  me  a  little,  that  I  may  recover  my  strength ;  be- 
fore I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  from  one  generation 
to  another. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  the 
earth  and  the  world  were  made,  thou  art  God  from  everlast- 
ing, and  world  without  end. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction;  again  thovi  sayest, 
Come  again,  ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yester- 
day ;  seeing  that  is  past  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

As  soon  as  thou  scattercst  them,  they  are  even  as  a 
sleep;   and  fade  away  suddenly  like  the  grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth  up ;  but  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  withered. 

For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displeasure ;  and  are  afraid 
at  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before  thee  ;  and  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  days  are  gone :  We 
bring  our  years  to  an  end,  as  it  were  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore  years  and  ten;  and 
though  men  be  so  strong  that  they  come  to  fourscore 
years,  yet  is  their  strength  then  but  labour  and  sorrow; 
so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and  we  are  gone. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.  Amen» 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

^  Then  shall  foil  oio  the  Lesson^  taken  out  of  the  fifteenth 
Chapter  of  the  first  Epistle  of  Saint  Paul  to  the  Corin- 
thians. 


N 


1  Cor.  XV.  20.  m 


OW  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,   and  become  the 
first  fruits  of  them  that  slept.     For  since  by  man 
came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 
For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be 
made  alive.     But  every  man  in  his  own  order:   Christ 
the  first-fruits;    afterward  they  that  are  Christ's,    at  his 
coming.  Then  comcth  the  end,  when  he  shall  have  deliver- 
ed up  the  kingdom  to  God,  even  the  Father ;    when  he 
shall  have  put  down  all  rule,  and  all  authority,  and  pow- 
er.   For  he  must  reign  till  he  hath  put  all  enemies  under 
his  feet.  The  last  enemy  that  shall  be  destroyed  is  death : 
for  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet.     But  when  he 
saith  all  things  are  put  under  him,  it  is  manifest  that  he  is 
excepted  which  did  put  all  things  under  him.    And  when 
all  things  shall  be  subdued  unto  him,  then  shall  the  Son 
also  himself  be  subject  unto  him  that  put  all  things  under 
him,  that  God  may  be  all  in  all.    Else  what  shall  they  do 
which  are  baptized  for  the  dead,  if  the  dead  rise  not  at 
ail?  ^Vhy  arc  they  then  baptized  for  the  dead?  And  why 
stand  we  in  jeopardy  every  hour  ?    I  protest  by  your  re- 
joicing, which  I  have  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  I  die  daily. 
If  after  the  manner  of  men  I  have  fought  with  beasts  at 
Ephesus,  what  advantageth  it  me,  if  the  dead  rise  not?  let 
us  eat  and  drink,  for  to-morrow  we  die.    Be  not  deceived: 
Evil  communications  corrupt  good  manners.     Awake  to 
righteousness,  and  sin  not:  for  some  have  not  the  know- 
ledge of  God.    I  speak  this  to  your  shame.    But  some  man 
will  say.   How  are  the  dead  raised  up  ?    and  with   what 
body  do  they  come?  Thou  fool,  that  which  thou  sowest 
is  not  quickened,  except  it  die.     And   that    which   thou 
bowest,  thou  sowest  not  that  body  that  shall  be,  but  bare 
grain;  it  may  chance  of  wheat,  or  of  some  other  grain.  But 
Codgiveth  it  a  body  as  it  hath  pleased  him;  and  to  every 
seed  his  own  body.     All  fiesh  is  not  the  same  flesh;  but 
there  is  one  kind  of  flesh  of  men,  another  fiesh  of  beasts, 
another  of  fishes,  and  another  of  birds.    There  are  also 
celestial  bodies,  and  bodies  terrestrial:     But  the  glory  of 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

the  celestial  is  one,  and  the  glory  of  the  terrestrial  is  ano- 
ther. There  is  one  glory  of  the  sun,  and  another  glory 
of  the  moon,  and  another  glory  of  the  stars :  For  one  star 
differeth  from  another  star  in  glory.  So  also  is  the  resur- 
rection of  the  dead.  It  is  sown  in  corruption;  it  is  raised 
in  incorruption :  It  is  sown  in  dishonour;  it  is  raised 
in  glory:  It  is  sown  in  weakness;  it  is  raised  in  power:  It 
is  sown  a  natural  body;  it  is  raised  a  spiritual  body. 
There  is  a  natural  body,  and  there  is  a  spiritual  body. 
And  so  it  is  written.  The  first  man  Adam  was  made  a 
living  soul,  the  last  Adam  was  made  a  quickening  spirit. 
Howbeit,  that  was  not  first  which  is  spiritual,  but  that 
which  is  natural ;  and  afterward  that  which  is  spiritual. 
The  first  man  is  of  the  earth,  earthy:  The  second  man  is 
the  Lord  from  heaven.  As  is  the  earthy,  such  are  they 
that  are  earthy:  and  as  is  the  heavenly,  such  are  they  also 
that  are  heavenly.  And  as  we  have  borne  the  image  of 
the  earthy,  we  shall  also  bear  the  image  of  the  heavenly. 
Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood  cannot  in- 
herit the  kingdom  of  God ;  neither  doth  corruption  inherit 
incorruption.  Behold,  I  show  you  a  mystery:  We  shall  not 
all  sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be  changed,  in  a  moment,  in  the 
twinkUng-of  an  eye,  at  the  last  trump:  For  the  trumpet 
shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be  raised  incorruptible,  and 
we  shall  be  changed.  For  this  corruptible  must  put  on 
incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put  on  immortality.  So 
when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on  incorruption,  and 
this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality,  then  shall  be 
brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  written.  Death  is  swal- 
lowed up  in  victory.  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ?  O  grave, 
where  is  thy  victory  ?  The  sting  of  death  is  sin,  and  the 
strength  of  sin  is  the  law.  But  thanks  be  to  God,  which 
giveth  us  the  victory,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  stcdfast,  unmove- 
able,  always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord ;  foras- 
much as  ye  know  that  your  labour  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

%  TFhen  they  come  to  the  grave^  while  the  Corpse  is  made 
ready  to  be  laid  into  the  earthy  shall  be  sung  or  said, 

AN,  that  is  born  of  a  woman,  hath  but  a  short  trnie 
to  five,  and  is  full  of  misery.  He  cometh  up,  and 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

is  cut  down  like  a  flower ;  he  fleeth  as  it  were  a  shadow,  and 
never  continueth  in  one  stay. 

In  the  midst  of  hfe  we  are  in  death  :  Of  whom  may  we 
seek  for  succour,  but  of  thee,  O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art 
justly  displeased? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty,  O 
holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  the 
bitter  pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest.  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts  :  Shut 
not  thy  merciful  ears  to  our  prayers ;  but  spare  us,  Lord 
most  holy,  O  God  most  mighty,  O  holy  and  merciful  Sa- 
viour, thou  most  worthy  Judge  eternal,  suffer  us  not,  at 
our  last  hour,  for  any  pains  of  death  to  fall  from  thee. 

%  Then,  while  the  Earth  shall  be  cast  upon  the  Body  by  some 
standing  by,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

FORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God,  in 
his  wise  Providence,  to  take  out  of  this  world  the 
Soul  of  our  deceased  Brother,  we  therefore  commit  his 
Body  to  the  ground  ;  earth  to  earth,  ashes  to  ashes,  dust 
to  dust :  looking  for  the  general  Resurrection  in  the  last 
Day,  and  the  life  of  the  World  to  come,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ;  at  whose  second  coming  inglorious  Majesty 
to  judge  the  world,  the  Earth  and  the  Sea  shall  give  up 
their  Dead ;  and  the  corruptible  Bodies  of  those  who  sleep 
in  him  shall  be  changed,  and  made  like  unto  his  own  glo- 
rious Body ;  according  to  the  mighty  working  whereby  he 
is  able  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 

^  Then  shall  be  said,  or  sung, 

1  HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me.  Write, 
From  henceforth  blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the 
Lord ;  even  so  saith  the  Spirit ;  for  they  rest  from  their 
labours.  Rev.y\\.  13. 

\  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  j 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen, 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  one  or  both  of  the  following 
Prayers^  at  his  discretion, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  Hve  the  spirits  of 
those  who  depart  hence  in  the  Lord ;  and  with  whom 
the  souls  of  the  faithful,  after  they  are  delivered  from  the 
burthen  of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and  felicity ;  we  give  thee 
hearty  thanks,  for  the  good  examples  of  all  those  thy  ser- 
vants, who,  having  finished  their  course  in  faith,  do  now 
rest  from  their  labours.  And  we  beseech  thee,  that  we, 
with  all  those  who  are  departed  in  the  true  faith  of  thy 
holy  Name,  may  have  our  perfect  consummation  and  bliss, 
both  in  body  and  soul,  in  thy  eternal  and  everlasting  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Jmeji. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  is  the  resurrection  and  the  life  ;  in  whom 
whosoever  believeth,  shall  live,  though  he  die  ;  and  whoso- 
ever liveth  and  believeth  in  him,  shall  not  die  eternally ;  who 
also  hath  taught  us,  by  his  holy  Apostle  Saint  Paul,  not  to 
be  sorry,  as  men  without  hope,  for  those  who  sleep  in 
him;  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  to  raise  us  from 
the  death  of  sin  unto  the  life  of  righteousness  ;  that  when 
we  shall  depart  this  life,  we  may  rest  in  him ;  and  that  at  the 
general  resurrection  in  the  last  day,  we  may  be  found  ac- 
ceptable in  thy  sight;  and  receive  that  blessing,  wliich  thy 
well-beloved  Son  shall  then  pronounce  to  all  who  love  and 
fear  thee,  saying,  Come,  ye  blessed  children  of  my  Father, 
receive  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  beginning 
of  the  world:  Grant  this,  we  beseech  thee,  O  merciful  Fa- 
ther, through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Mediator  and  Redeemer. 
Amen. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  all  evermore.  Amen. 


THE 
THANKSGIVING  OF  WOMEN  AFTER  CHILD-BIRTH : 

COMMONLY    CALLED, 

THE  CHURCHING  OF  WOMEN. 


T  This  Serince,  or  the  coiichiding  Prayer  alone,  as  it  stands 
among  the  Occasiotial  Prayers  and  TJianksgivingSj  may 
be  used  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister, 

^  The  TFonian,  at  the  usual  time  after  her  delivery,  shall 
co77te  into  the  Church  decently  apparelled,  and  there  shcdl 
kneel  down  in  some  convenient  place,  as  hath  been  accus- 
tomecl,  or  as  the  Ordincay  shall  direct:  Aiul  then  the 
Priest  slicdl  say  unto  her, 

FORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God,  of 
his  goodness,  to  give  you  safe  deliverance,  and  to  pre- 
serve you  in  the  great  danger  of  Child-birth;  you  shall 
therefore  give  hearty  thanks  unto  God,  and  say, 

^  TJien  shall  the  Minister  say  the  following  Hymn,  taken, 
from  the  116th  Psalm. 

Dilexi,  quoniam. 

1AM  well  pleased  that  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of 
my  prayer ; 

That  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me:  Therefore  will 
I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  Hive. 

I  found  trouble  and  heaviness,  and  I  called  upon  the 
Name  of  the  Lord ;  O  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  deliver  my 
soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous ;  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 

What  reward  shall  I  give  unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the  be- 
nefits that  he  hath  done  unto  me  ? 

I  will  receive  the  cup  of  salvation;  and -call  upon  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  peo- 
ple ;  in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house,  even  in  the  midst  of 
thee,  O  Jerusalem.    Praise  the  Lord. 


THE  CHURCHING  OF  WOMEN. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.  Amejt. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Lord's  Prayer^  with 
what  follows  :  But  the  Lord's  Prayer  may  be  omitted^  if 
this  be  used  with  the  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer. 

OUR  Father  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  j 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen, 

Minist.  O  Lord,    save  this  woman  thy  servant  j, 

Answ.  Who  putteth  her  trust  in  thee. 

Minist.  Be  thou  to  her  a  strong  tower, 

Answ.  From  the  face  of  her  enemy. 

Minist.  Lord,  hear  our  prayer : 

Afisw.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Minist.  Let  us  pray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  we  give  thee  humble  thanks, 
for  that  thou  hast  been  graciously  pleased  to  pre- 
serve, through  the  great  pain  and  peril  of  Child-birth,  this 
woman  thy  servant,  who  desires  now  to  offer  her  praises 
and  thanksgivings  unto  thee.  Grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
most  merciful  Father,  that  she,  through  thy  help,  may 
both  faithfully  live,  and  walk  according  to  thy  will  in  this 
life  present,  and  also  may  be  partaker  of  everlasting  glory  in 
the  life  to  come,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

%  The  IFoman  that  comet h  to  give  her  thanks,  must  offer 
accustomed  offerings,  which  shall  be  applied  by  the  Minis- 
ter  and  the  CJiurch-JVardens  to  the  relief  of  distressed 
Women  in  Child-bed:  And  if  there  be  a  Communion^  it 
is  convetiient  that  she  receive  the  holy  Commi^nioru 


Ff 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER, 

TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 


*f  The  Morning  and  Evening  Ser'Uice  to  be  used  daily  at 
Sea,  shall  be  the  same  which  is  appointed  in  the  Book  of 
Common  Prayer. 

•f   These  txuo  following  Prayers  may  be  also  used  in  Ships 

ofJFar. 

O  ETERNAL  Lord  God,  who  alone  sprcadest  out  the 
heavens,  and  rulest  the  ragmg  of  the  Sea;  who  hast 
compassed  the  waters  with  bounds,  until  day  and  night 
come  to  an  end;  be  pleased  to  receive  into  thy  Almighty 
and  most  gracious  protection,  the  persons  of  us  thy  ser- 
vants, and  the  Fleet  [or  Ship]  in  which  we  serve.  Preserve 
us  from  the  dangers  of  the  Sea,  and  from  the  violence  of 
the  enemy;  that  we  may  be  a  safeguard  unto  the  United 
States  of  America,  and  a  security  for  such  as  pass  on  the 
Seas  upon  their  lawful  occasions  ;  that  the  inhabitants  of 
our  land  may  in  peace  and  quietness  serve  thee  our  God; 
and  that  we  may  return  in  safety  to  enjoy  the  blessings  of 
the  land,  with  the  fruits  of  our  labour;  and,  with  a  thank- 
ful remembrance  of  thy  mercies,  to  praise  and  glorify  thy 
holy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Collect. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy  most 
gracious  favour,  and  further  us  with  thy  continual 
help ;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and  ended 
in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  Name ;  and  finally  by 
thy  mercy  obtain  everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

Prayers  to  be  used  in  Storms  at  Sea. 

OMOST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God,  at  whose 
command  the  winds  blow,  and  lift  up  the  waves  of 
the  Sea,  and  who  stillest  the  rage  thereof;  we,  thy  crea- 
tures, but  miserable  sinners,  do  in  this  our  great  distress 
cry  unto  thee  for  help :  Save,  Lord,  or  else  we  perish. 
We  confess  when  we  have  been  safe,  and  seen  all  things 


rORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

quiet  about  us,  we  have  forgotten  thee  our  God,  and  re- 
fused to  hearken  to  the  still  voice  of  thy  word,  and  to  obey 
thy  commandments :  But  now  we  see  how  terrible  thou 
art  in  all  thy  works  of  wonder ;  the  great  God  to  be  fear^ 
ed  above  all ;  and  therefore  we  adore  thy  Divine  Majesty, 
acknowledging  thy  power,  and  imploring  thy  goodness. 
Help,  Lord,  and  save  us,  for  thy  mercies  sake  in  Jesus 
Christ,  thy  Son  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Or  this  : 

OMOST  glorious  and  gracious  Lord  God,  who  dwell- 
est  in  heaven,  but  beholdest  all  things  below;  look 
down,  we  beseech  thee,  and  hear  us,  calling  out  of  the 
depth  of  misery,  and  out  of  the  jaws  of  this  death,  which 
is  now  ready  to  swallow  us  up :  Save,  Lord,  or  else  we 
perish.  The  living,  the  living  shall  praise  thee.  O  send 
thy  word  of  command  to  rebuke  the  raging  Winds,  and  the 
roaring  Sea  ;  that  we,  being  delivered  from  this  distress, 
may  live  to  serve  thee,  and  to  glorify  thy  Name  all  the  days 
of  our  life.  Hear,  Lord,  and  save  us,  for  the  infinite  merits 
of  our  blessed  Saviour,  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Atnen. 
The  Prayer  to  be  said  before  a  Fight  at  Sea,  against  any  Enemy, 

OMOST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God,  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  that  rulest  and  commandest  all  things;  thou 
sittest  in  the  throne  judging  right :  And  therefore  we  make 
our  address  to  thy  Divine  Majesty,  in  this  our  necessity, 
that  thou  wouldest  take  the  cause  into  thine  own  hand,  and 
judge  between  us  and  our  enemies.  Stir  up  thy  strength, 
O  Lord,  and  come  and  help  us  ;  for  thou  givest  not  alway 
the  battle  to  the  strong,  but  canst  save  by  many  or  by  few. 
O  let  not  our  sins  now  cry  against  us  for  vengeance  ;  but 
hear  us  thy  poor  servants  begging  mercy,  and  imploring 
thy  help,  and  that  thou  wouldest  be  a  defence  unto  us 
against  the  face  of  the  enemy :  Make  it  appear  that  thou 
art  our  Saviour  and  mighty  Deliverer,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Short  Prayers  for  single  Persons.,  that  cannot  meet  to  join 

in  Prayer  with  others,  by  Reason  of  the  Fight  or  Storm. 

Gejieral  Prayers. 

LORD  be  merciful  to  us  sinners,  and  save  us  for  thy 
mercies'  sake. 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

Thou  art  the  great  God,  who  hast  made  and  rulest  all 
things ;  O  deliver  us  for  thy  Name's  sake. 

Thou  art  the  Great  God  to  he  feared  above  all;  O  save 
us,  that  we  may  praise  thee. 

Special  Prayers  with  respect  to  the  Enemy. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  art  just  and  powerful :  O  defend  our 
cause  against  the  face  of  the  enemy. 
O  God,  thou  art  a  strong  tower  of  defence  to  all  who  fly 
unto  thee  :  O   save  us  from  the  violence  of  the  enemy. 
O  Lord  of  Hosts,  fight  for  us  ;  that  we  may  glorify  thee, 
O  suffer  us  not  to  sink  under  the  weight  of  our  sins,  or 
the  violence  of  the  enemy. 

O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for  thy  Name's 
sake. 

SJiori  Prayers  in  respect  of  a  Storm. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  who  stillest  the  raging  of  the  sea, 
hear,  hear  us,  and  save  us,  that  we  perish  not. 

O  blessed  Saviour,  who  didst  save  thy  disciples  ready 
to  perish  in  a  storm;  hear  us,  and  sa^■e  us,  we  beseech  thee, 
.   Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  save  us  now  and  evermore.  Amen, 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 

*j[  When  there  shall  he  immineut  danger^  as  many  as  can  be 
spared  from  necessary  sci-vice  in  the  ship  shall  be  called  to- 
gether^ and  make  an  humble  Coifession  of  their  sins  to  Godi 
in  which  every  one  ought  seriously  to  reflect  upon  those 
particular  sins,  of  which  his  Conscience  shall  accuse  him; 
saying  asfolloweth: 

The  Confession. 

AT>MIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Maker  of  all  things.  Judge  of  all  men ;  we  acknow- 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

ledge  and  bewail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness,  which 
we  from  time  to  time  most  grievously  have  committed,  by- 
thought,  word,  and  deed,  against  thy  Divine  Majesty,  pro- 
voking most  justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation  against  us. 
We  do  earnestly  repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for  these 
our  misdoings  ;  the  remembrance  of  them  is  grievous  unto 
us  ;  the  burthen  of  them  is  intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon 
us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful  Father :  For  thy 
Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  all  that  is 
past;  and  grant,  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  serve  and 
please  thee  in  newness  of  life,  to  the  honour  and  glory  of 
thy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
T[  Then  shall  the  Minister.,  if  there  be  any  in  the  ship^  say: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who,  of  his 
great  mercy,  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all 
those  who  with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith  turn  unto 
him ;  have  mercy  upon  you ;  pardon  and  deliver  you  from 
all  your  sins ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  goodness, 
and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen, 

^  Thanksgiving  after  a  Storm. 
Psalm  Ixvi.  Jubilate  Deo. 

O  BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands;  sing  praises  unto 
the  honour  of  his  Name  ;  make  his  praise  to  be  glo- 
rious. 

Say  unto  God,  O  how  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  works ; 
through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine  enemies  be 
found  liars  unto  thee. 

For  all  the  world  shall  worship  thee,  sing  of  thee,  and 
praise  thy  Name. 

O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  God ;  how 
wonderful  he  is  in  his  doings  towards  the  children  of  men ! 

He  ruleth  with  his  power  for  ever  ;  his  eyes  behold  the 
people ;  and  such  as  will  not  believe,  shall  not  be  able  to 
exalt  themselves. 

O  praise  our  God,  ye  people ;  and  make  the  voice  of  his 
praise  to  be  heard; 

Who  holdeth  our  soul  in  life ;  and  suffereth  not  our  feet 
to  slip. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us :  thou  also  hast  tried 
us,  like  as  silver  is  tried. 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  snare  ;  and  laidest  trou- 
ble upon  our  loins. 

I  will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt-offerings ;  and  will 
pay  thee  my  vows  which  I  promised  with  my  lips,  and 
spake  with  my  mouth  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

0  come  hither  and  hearken,  all  ye  that  fear  God ;  and 
I  will  tell  you  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

1  called  unto  him  with  my  mouth  ;  and  gave  him  praises 
with  my  tongue. 

If  I  incline  unto  wickedness  with  mine  heait,  the  Lord 
will  not  hear  me. 

But  God  hath  heard  me  ;  and  considered  the  voice  of  my 
prayer. 

Praised  be  God ;  who  hath  not  cast  out  my  prayer ;  nor 
turned  his  mercy  from  me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Sor,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

Psalm  cvii.  -Conjitemini  Domino. 

OTHAT  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness ; 
and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the  chil- 
dren of  men ! 

That  they  would  offer  unto  him  the  sacrifice  of  thanks- 
giving;   and  tell  out  his  works  with  gladness  ! 

They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships ;  and  occupy  their 
business  in  great  waters  ; 

These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his  wonders 
in  the  deep. 

For  at  his  word,  the  stormy  windariseth;  which  lift eth 
up  the  waves  thereof. 

They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven,  and  down  again  to 
the  deep ;  their  soul  melteth  away  because  of  the  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man; 
and  are  at  their  wits  end. 

So  when  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he  de- 
livereth  them  out  of  their  distress. 

For  he  maketh  the  storm  to  cease,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad,  because  they  are  at  rest;  and  so  he 
bringeth  them  unto  the  haven  where  they  would  be. 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  theEord  for  his  good- 
ness ;  an4  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the  children 
of  men! 

That  they  would  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  people ;  and  praise  him  in  the  seat  of  the  elders ! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

Collects  of  Thanksgiving, 

OMOST  blessed  and  glorious  Lord  God,  who  art  of 
infinite  goodness  and  mercy ;  we,  thy  poor  creatures, 
whom  thou  hast  made  and  preserved,  holding  our  souls  iii 
life,  and  now  rescuing  us  out  of  the  jaws  of  death,  humbly 
present  ourselves  again  before  thy  Divine  Majesty,  to 
offer  a  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  for  that  thou 
heardest  us  when  we  called  in  our  trouble,  and  didst  not 
cast  out  our  prayer,  which  we  made  before  thee  in  our 
great  distress ;  even  when  we  gave  all  for  lost,  our  Ship, 
our  Goods,  our  Lives,  then  didst  thou  mercifully  look  upon 
us,  and  wonderfully  command  a  deliverance  ;  for  which  we 
now,  being  in  safety,  do  give  all  praise  and  glory  to  thy 
holy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

Or  this : 

OMOST  mighty  and  gracious  good  God,  thy  mercy  is 
over  all  thy  works,  but  in  special  manner  hath  been 
extended  towards  us,  whom  thou  hast  so  powerfully  and 
wonderfully  defended.  Thou  hast  showed  us  terrible  things, 
and  wonders  in  the  deep,  that  we  might  see  how  powerful 
and  gracious  a  God  thou  art ;  how  able  and  ready  to  help 
them  that  trust  in  thee.  Thou  hast  showed  us  how  both 
Winds  and  Seas  obey  thy  command;  that  we  may  learn 
even  from  them  hereafter  to  obey  thy  voice,  and  to  do  thy 
will.  We  therefore  bless  and  glorify  thy  Name,  for  this  thy 
mercy,  in  saving  us  when  we  were  ready  to  perish.  And 
we  beseech  thee,  make  us  as  truly  sensible  now  of  thy  mer- 
cy, as  we  were  then  of  the  danger  ;  and  give  us  hearts  al- 
ways ready  to  express  our  thankfulness  not  only  by  words, 
but  also  by  our  lives,  in  being  more  obedient  to  thy  holy 
commandments.  Continue,  we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  good- 
ness to  us ;  that  we,  whom  thou  hast  saved,  may  serve  thee 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

in   holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  clays  of  our  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour.    Amen. 
An  Hymn  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving  after  a  dangerous 

Tempest. 

OCOME,  let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 
gracious  and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised :  Let  the 
redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so,  whom  he  hath  delivered 
from  the  merciless  rage  of  the  sea. 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion;  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  according  to  our  sins  ;  nei-f 
ther  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

But  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth;  so  great 
hath  been  his  mercy  towards  us. 

We  found  trouble  and  heaviness ;  we  were  even  at 
death's  door. 

The  waters  of  the  sea  had  well  nigh  covered  us  ;  the 
proud  waters  had  well  nigh  gone  over  our  soul. 

The  sea  roared ;  and  the  stormy  wind  lifted  up  the 
waves  thereof. 

We  were  carried  up  as  it  were  to  heaven,  and  then  down 
again  into  the  deep;  our  soul  melted  within  us,  because  of 
trouble. 

Then  cried  we  unto  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  thou  didst  deli- 
ver us  out  of  our  distress. 

Blessed  be  thy  Name,  who  didst  not  despise  the  prayer 
of  thy  servants  ;  but  didst  hear  our  cry,  and  hast  saved  us. 

Thou  didst  send  forth  thy  commandment ;  and  the 
windy  storm  ceased,  and  was  turned  into  a  calm. 

O  let  us  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness; 
and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  hath  done,  and  still  doeth, 
for  the  children  of  men ! 

Praised  be  the  Lord  daily ;  even  the  Lord  that  helpeth 
us,  and  poureth  his  benefits  upon  us. 

He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh  salva- 
tion: God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom  we  have  escaped  death. 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  us  glad  through  the  operation 
of  thy  hands  ;  and  we  will  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God ;  even  the  Lord  God,  who 
only  doth  wondrous  things ; 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

And  blessed  be  the  name  of  his  Majesty  for  ever;  and 
let  every  one  of  us  say,  Amen,  Amen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Ho- 
ly Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be^ 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

T  A  Psalm  or  Hymn  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving 
after  Victory. 

IF  the  Lord   had  not  been  on  our  side,   now  we  may 
say;  if  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been  on  our  side, 
when  men  rose  up  against  us ; 

They  had  swallowed  us  up  quick,  when  they  were  so 
wrathfully  displeased  at  us. 

Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned  us,  and  the  stream  had 
gone  over  our  soul ;  the  deep  waters  of  the  proud  had  gone 
over  our  soul. 

But  praised  be  the  Lord ;  who  hath  not  given  us  over 
as  a  prey  unto  them. 

The  Lord  hath  wrought  a  mighty  salvation  for  us. 

We  got  not  this  by  our  own  sword,  neither  was  it  our 
own  arm  that  saved  us ;  but  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm, 
and  the  light  of  thy  countenance,  because  thou  hadst  a 
favour  unto  us. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us;  the  Lord  hath  cover* 
cd  our  heads,  and  made  us  to  stand  in  the  day  of  battle. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us;  the  Lord  hath  over- 
thrown our  enemies,  and  dashed  in  pieces  those  that  rose 
up  against  us. 

Therefore  not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us ;  but  unto 
thy  Name  be  given  the  glory. 

The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us ;  the  Lord  hath 
done  great  things  for  us,  for  which  we  rejoice. 

Our  help  standeth  in  tlie  Name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth 
for  evermore. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

Gg 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

^  After  this  Hymn  may  be  said  the  Te  Deum. 
^  The7i  this  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Sovereign  Commander  of 
all  the  world,  in  whose  hand  is  power  and  might, 
which  none  is  able  to  withstand;  we  bless  and  magnify  thy 
great  and  glorious  Name  for  this  happy  victory,  the  whole 
glory  whereof  we  do  ascribe  to  thee,  who  art  the  only 
giver  of  victory.  And  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  grace 
to  improve  this  great  mercy  to  thy  Glory,  the  advancement 
of  thy  Gospel,  the  honour  of  our  Country,  and,  as  much 
as  in  us  lieth,  to  the  good  of  all  mankind.  And  we  be- 
seech thee,  give  us  such  a  sense  of  this  great  mercy,  as 
may  engage  us  to  a  true  thankfulness,  such  as  may  ap- 
pear in  our  lives,  by  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient  walk- 
ing before  thee  all  our  days,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  I^rd ; 
to  whom,  with  thee,  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  as  for  all  thy  mer- 
cies, so  in  particular  for  this  victory,  and  deliverance,  be 
all  glory  and  honour,  world  without  end.  Amen» 

2.  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

TPIE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  all  evermore.  Amen. 

^  At  the  Burial  of  the  Dead  at  Sea^  the  Office  in  the  Common 
Prayer  Book  may  be  used;  only  instead  of  these  words^ 
We  therefore  commit  his  Body  to  the  Ground,  Earth 
to  Earth,  &c.  say^  We  therefore  commit  his  Body  to  the 
Deep,  to  be  turned  into  corruption,  looking  for  the  re- 
surrection of  the  Body  when  the  Sea  shall  give  up  her 
Dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come,  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ;  who  at  his  coming  shall  change 
our  vile  Body,  that  it  may  be  like  his  glorious  Body, 
according  to  the  mighty  working  whereby  he  is  able  to 
subdue  all  things  to  himself. 


A  FORM  OF  PRAYER 


FOR  THE 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 


^  JVhe?i  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer  shall  he  read  in  any 
Prison^  instead  of  the  Psalm,  O  come  let  us  sing,  S(c. 
shall  be  read  t lie  ISOthPsalni;  and  tlie  Minister  shall  insert, 
after  tlie  Collect  for  the  Day,  the  Collect  in  thejollowing 
Service,  O  God  who  sparest,  STc.  aiid  at  such  times  as  the 
Liuiny  is  not  read,  lie  shall  add  the  Prayer,  O  God,  mer- 
ciful Fatiier,  who  despisest  not,  SCc. 

^  And  luluii  Notice  is  given  to  the  Minister,  that  a  Prisoner 
is  confined  for  some  great  or  Capital  crime,  he  shall  visit  him; 
and  when  lie  comet h  into  the  place  where  the  Prisoner  is,  he 
shall  say,  kneeling  down, 

REMEMBER  not,  Lord,  our  iniquities,  nor  the  iniqui- 
ties of  our  forefathers;  neither  take  thou  vengeance 
of  our  sins:  Spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom 
thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most  precious  blood,   and 
be  not  angry  with  us  for  ever. 
Anszv.    Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

Let  us  pray. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  ^c, 
Minist.  O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 
Answ.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Minist.  Turn  thy  face  from  our  sins; 
Anszv.  And  blot  out  all  our  iniquities. 
Minist.  Send  us  help  from  thy  holy  place ; 
Anszv.  For  thine  indignation  lieth  hard  upon  us. 
Minist.  O  Lord,  hear  our  prayer; 
Ajlszv.  And  let  the  sighing  of  the  Prisoners  come  before 
thee. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

punished,  by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace  may  mercifully  be 
relieved;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Avien. 

OGODj  who  sparest  when  we  deserve  punishment, 
and  in  thy  wrath  rememberest  mercy;    we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  of  thy  goodness,  to  comfort  and  succour  all 
those  who  are  under  reproach  and  misery  in  the  house  of 
bondage;  correct  them  not  in  thine  anger,  neither  chasten 
them  in  thy  sore  displeasure.    Give  them  a  right  under- 
standing of  themselves,   and  of  thy  tiireats  and  promises; 
that  they  may  neither  cast  away  their  confidence  in  thee, 
nor  place  it  any  where  but  in  thee.    Relieve  the  distress- 
ed, protect  the  innocent,  and  awaken  the  guilty :  And  for- 
asmuch as  thou  alone  bringest  light  out  of  darkness,  and 
good  out  of  evil,  grant  that  the  pains  and  punishments  which 
these  thy  servants  endure,  through  their  bodily  confine- 
ment, may  tend  to  setting  free  their  souls  from  the  chains 
of  sin;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 
^  Here  the  Minister^  as  he  shall  see  convenient ,  may  read 
the  Prayer  for  All  conditions  of  Men,  tJie  Collect  for  Ash- 
Wednesday,  and  the  Collect  beginnings  Almighty  God, 
the  fountain  of  all  wisdom,  ^c.  or  any  other  Prayer  of 
the  Liturgy  s  which  he  shall  judge  proper. 
^  Then  shall  the  Minister  exhort  the  Prisoner  or  Prisoners 
after  this  Form^  or  other  like  : 

DEARLY  beloved,  know  this,  that  Almighty  God, 
whose  never  failing  providence  governeth  all  things 
both  in  heaven  and  earth,  hath  so  wisely  and  mercifully 
ordered  the  course  of  this  world,  that  his  judgments  are 
often  sent  as  fatherly  corrections  to  us  ;  and  if  with  due 
submission  and  resignation  to  his  holy  will  we  receive  the 
same,  they  will  work  together  for  our  good. 

It  is  your  part  and  dvuy,  therefore,  to  Iiumble  yourself 
under  the  mighty  hand  of  God,  to  acknowledge  the  righte- 
ousness of  his  judgments,  and  to  endeavour,  that,  by  his 
grace,  this  present  visitation  may  lead  you  to  a  sincere  and 
hearty  repentance. 

The  way  and  means  thereto  is,  to  examine  your  life  and 
conversation  by  the  rule  of  God's  com.mandments ;  and 
whereinsoever  jyoz^  shall  ^txctiy^  yourself  xo  have  offended 
either  by  will,  word,  or  deed,  there  to  bewail  your  owi> 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

sinfulness,  and  to  conkss  yourself  to  Almighty  God,  with 
full  purpose  of  amendment  of  life.  And  if  you  shall  per- 
ceive your  offences  to  be  such  as  are  not  only  against 
God,  but  also  against  your  neighbours ;  then  to  reconcile 
yourself  to  them,  being  ready  to  make  restitution  and  satis- 
faction, according  to  the  uttermost  of  your  power,  for  all 
injuries  and  wrongs  done  by  you  to  any  other :  and  being 
likewise  ready  to  forgive  others  who  have  offended  jo?/, 
as  you  would  have  forgiveness  of  your  offences  at  God's 
hand.  And  to  this  true  repentance  and  change  ofmindj'OM 
must  add  a  lively  and  stedfastfailh,  and  dependence  upon 
the  merits  of  the  death  of  Christ,  with  an  entire  resignation 
oi yourself  to  the  will  of  God.  Except  you  repent,  and  be- 
lieve, we  can  give  you  no  hope  of  salvation:  But  i^  you  do 
sincerely  repent  and  believe,  God  hath  declared,  thougl\ 
your  sins  be  as  red  as  scarlet,  they  shall  be  made  white 
as  snow ;  though  your  wickednesses  have  gone  over  your 
head,  yet  shall  they  not  be  your  destruction. 

We  exhort  you  therefore  in  the  name  of  God,  and  of 
his  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  and  as  you  tender 
your  own  salvation,  to  take  good  heed  of  these  things  in 
time,  while  the  day  of  salvation  lasteth ;  for  the  night  Co- 
meth, when  no  man  can  work.    While  you  have  tlie  light, 
believe  in  the  light,  and  walk  as  children  of  the  light,  that 
you  be  not  cast  into  outer  darkness ;  that  you  may  not 
knock,  when  the  door  shall  be  shut;  and  cry  for  mercy, 
when  it  is  the  time  of  justice.  Now  you  are  the  object  of 
God's  mercy,  if  by  repentance  and  true  faith  j;ozf  turn  unto 
him:  but  if  you  neglect  these  things,  you  will  be  the  object 
of  his  justice  and  vengeance  :  Now  you  may  claim  the 
merits  of  Christ;  but  if  you  die  in  your  sins,  his  sufferings 
will  tend  to  your  greater  condemnation.    O  beloved,  con- 
sider in  this  your  day,  how  fearful  a  thing  it  will  be  to  fall 
into  the  hands  of  the  living  God,  when  you  can  neither  fly 
to  his  mercy  to  protect  you,  nor  to  the  merits  of  Christ  to 
cover  you  in  that  terrible  day. 
■|r  Here  the  Minister  shall  examine  him  concerning  his  Faith^ 

and  rehearse  the  Articles  of  the  Creed,  Dost  thou  believe 

in  God,  &c. 

And  the  Prisoner  shall  answer^ 

All  this  I  stedfastly  believe. 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  examine  whether  he  repent  him 
truly  of  his  siiis,  and  be  in  charity  with  all  the  world, 
and  further  admotiish  him  particularly  concerning  the 
crimes  wherewith  he  is  charged;  arid  exhort  hitn,  if  he 
have  any  scruples^  that  he^  would  declare  the  same,  atid 
prepare  himself  for  thi  Holy  Communion,  against  the  time 
that  it  may  be  proper  to  administer  it  to  him. 

T  Then,    all  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say  as  follows, 
from  the  6 1st  Psalm  : 

HAVE  mercy  upon  mc,  O  God,  after  thy  great  good- 
ness ;  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies,  do 
away  mine  offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wickedness;  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults  ;  and  my  sin  is  ever  before 
me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight;  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy  saying, 
and  clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen in  wickedness;  and  in  sin  hath  my 
mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts;  and 
shah  make  me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
clean ;  thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness  ;  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins ;  and  put  out  all  my  mis- 
deeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God;  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ;  and  take  not  thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again;  and  stablish 
me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked ;  and  sin- 
ners shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood  guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that  art 
the  God  of  my  health ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy 
righteousness. 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS, 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord ;  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it  thee; 
but  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit ;  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 
^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  mercifully  hear  our  pray- 
ers, and  spare  all  those  who  confess  their  sins  unto 
thee ;  that  they,  whose  consciences  by  sin  are  accused,  by 
thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

OGOD,  whose  mercy  is  everlasting,  and  power  infi- 
nite; look  down  with  pity  and  compassion  upon  the 
sufferings  of  this  thy  servant;  and  whether  thou  visitest 
for  trial  of  his  patience,  or  punishment  of  Jiis  offences, 
enable  him  by  thy  grace  cheerfully  to  submit  himself  to 
thy  holy  will  and  pleasure.  Go  not  far  from  those,  O  Lord, 
whom  thou  hast  laid  in  a  place  of  darkness,  and  in  the 
deep;  and  forasmuch  as  thou  hast  not  cut  him  off  sud- 
denly, but  chastenest  him  as  a  Father;  grant  that  y^^,  duly 
considering  thy  great  mercies,  may  be  unfeignedly  thank- 
ful, and  turn  unto  thee  with  true  repentance  and  sincerity 
of  heart,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Ameti. 

^  Prayers  for  Persons  under  Sentence  of  Death. 
^  When  a  Criminal  is  under  Sentence  of  Deaths  the  Minis- 
ter shall  proceed,  immediately  after  the  Collect,  O  God 
who  sparest,  ^c.  to  exhort  him  after  this  Form,  or  other 
like : 

DEARLY  beloved,  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God,  in 
his  justice,  to  bring  you  under  the  sentence  and  con- 
demnation of  the  law :  You  are  shortly  to  suffer  death  in 
such  a  manner,  that  others,  warned  by  your  example,  may 
be  the  more  afraid  to  offend  ;  and  we  pray  God,  that  you 
may  make  such  use  of  your  punishments  in  this  world, 
that  your  soul  may  be  saved  in  the  world  to  come. 

Wherefore  we  come  to  you  in  the  bowels  of  compassion  ; 
and,  being  desirous  that  you  should  avoid  presumption  on 
the  one  hand,  and  despair  on  the  other,  shall  plainly  lay 
before  you  the  wretchedness  of  your  condition,  and  de- 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

clare  how  far  you  ought  to  depend  on  the  mercies  of  God, 
and  the  merhs  of  our  Saviour.  Consider  then  seriously 
with  yourself,  in  all  appearance  the  time  of  your  dissolu- 
tion draweth  near;  your  sins  have  laid  fast  hold  upon 
you ;  you  are  soon  to  be  removed  from  among  men  by  a 
violent  death ;  and  you  shall  fade  away  suddenly  like  the 
grass,  which  in  the  morning  is  green  and  groweth  up,  but 
in  the  evening  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  withered.  Af- 
ter you  have  thus  finished  the  course  of  a  sinful  and  mi- 
serable life,  you  shall  appear  before  the  Judge  of  all  flesh; 
who,  as  he  pronounces  blessings  on  the  righteous,  shall 
likewise  say,  with  a  terrible  voice  of  most  just  judgment,  to 
the  wicked.  Go,  ye  accursed,  into  the  fire  everlasting,  pre- 
pared for  the  devil  and  his  angels. 

Your  sins  have  brought  you  too  near  this  dreadful  sen- 
tence :  It  is  therefore  your  part  and  duty,  my  brother,  hum- 
bly to  confess  and  bewail  your  great  and  manifold  offences, 
and  to  repent  you  truly  of  your  sins,  as  you  tender  the  eter- 
nal salvation  of  your  soul. 

Be  not  deceived  with  a  vain  and  presumptuous  expectati- 
on of  God's  favour,  nor  say  within  yourself.  Peace,  Peace, 
where  there  is  no  peace ;  for  there  is  no  peace,  says  my  God, 
to  the  wicked.  God  is  not  mocked;  he  is  of  purer  eyes  thaii 
to  behold  iniquity;  and  without  holiness  no  man  shall  see 
the  Lord.  On  the  other  hand,  despair  not  of  God's  mercy, 
though  trouble  is  on  every  side  ;  for  God  shutteth  not  up 
his  mercies  for  ever  in  displeasure :  but  if  we  confess  our 
sins,  he  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to 
cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness.  Do  not  either  way 
abuse  the  goodness  of  God,  who  calleth  us  mercifully  to 
amendment,  and  of  his  endless  pity  promiseth  us  forgive- 
ness of  that  which  is  past,  if  with  a  perfect  and  true  heart 
we  return  unto  him. 

Since  therefore  you  are  soon  to  pass  into  an  endless  and 
unchangeable  state,  and  your  future  happiness  or  misery 
depends  upon  the  few  moments  which  are  left  you;  I  require 
you  strictly  to  examine  yourself,  and  your  estate  both  to- 
wards God  and  towards  man  ;  and  let  no  worldly  conside- 
ration hinder  you  from  making  a  true  and  full  confession  of 
your  sins,  and  giving  all  the  satisfaction  which  is  in  your 
power  to  every  one  whom  you  have  wronged  or  injured; 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

that  you  may  find  mercy  at  your  heavenly  Father's  hand 
for  Christ's  sake,  and  not  be  condemned  in  the  dreadful  day 
of  judgment. 

J^astly,  beloved,  submit  yourself  with  Christian  resigna- 
tion to  the  just  judgment  of  God,  which  your  own  crimes 
have  brought  upon  you,  and  be  in  charity  with  all  men ; 
being  ready  sincerely  to  forgive  all  such  as  have  offended 
you,  not  excepting  those  who  have  prosecuted  you  even 
unto  death :  And,  though  this  may  seem  a  hard  saying, 
yet  know  assuredly,  that  without  it  your  charity  is  not  yet 
perfect.  And  fail  not  earnestly  to  endeavour  and  pray  for 
this  blessed  temper  and  composure  of  mind:  So  may  you 
cast  yourself  with  an  entire  dependence  upon  the  mercies 
of  God,  through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  and  Redeemer 
Jesus  Christ. 

^  Here  the  Minister  shall  examine  him  concet'ning  his 
Faith^  and  rehearse  the  Articles  of  the  Creecl^  Dost  thou 
believe  in  God,  ^c. 

And  the  Criminal  shall  answer, 
All  this  I  stedfastly  believe. 
^  Theti  shall  the  Minister  exami7ie  whether  he  repent  him 
truly  of  his  sijis,   exhorting  him  to  a  particular  Confes- 
sion of  the  sin  for  whicli  he  is  condemned ;  and  upon  Con- 
fession^ he  shall  instruct  him  what  satisfaction  ought  to 
be  made  to  those  whom  he  has  offended  thereby ;  and  if  he 
knoweth  any  combinations  in  %uickedness,  or  any  evil  prac- 
tices designed  against  others^  let  him  be  admonished  to  the 
utmost  of  his  power  to  discover  aiul prevent  them. 
%  After  his  Confession^  the  Minister  shall  declare  to  him  the 
pardoning  mercy  of  God,  in  the  Formivhicli  is  used  in  the 
Communion  Service. 
^  After  which  shall  be  said  the  Collect  following, 

OHOLY  Jesus,  who  of  thine  infinite  goodness,  didst 
accept  the  conversion  of  a  sinner  on  the  cross  ;  open 
thine  eye  of  mercy  upon  this  thy  servant,  who  desireth 
pardon  and  forgiveness,  though  in  his  latest  hour  he  turn- 
eth  unto  thee.  Renew  in  him  whatsoever  hath  been  de- 
cayed by  the  fraud  and  malice  of  the  devil,  or  by  his  own 
carnal  will  and  frailness.  Consider  his  contrition ;  accept 
his  repentance;  and  forasmuch  as  he  putteth  his  full  trust 
only  in  thy  mercy,  impute  not  unto  hi.m  his  former  sin» 

Hh 


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but  strengthen  him  with  thy  blessed  Spirit ;  and  when  thou 
art  pleased  to  take  him  hence,  take  him  unto  thy  favour: 
This  we  beg  through  thy  merits,  O  Lord,  our  Saviour 
and  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

T  The7i  the  Minister  shall  say  ^ 

O  FATHER  of  mercies  and  God  of  all  comfort;  we  fly 
unto  thee  for  succour  in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant, 
who  is  now  under  the  sentence  of  condemnation.  The 
day  of  his  calamity  is  at  hand,  and  he  is  accounted  as 
one  of  those  who  go  down  into  the  pit.  Blessed  Lord, 
remember  thy  mercies ;  look  upon  his  infirmities ;  hear  the 
Voice  of  his  complaint;  give  him,  we  beseech  thee,  pati- 
ence in  this  his  time  of  adversity,  and  support  under  the 
terrors  which  encompass  him;  set  before  his  eyes  the 
things  he  hath  done  in  the  body,  which  have  justly  provo- 
ked thee  to  anger;  and  forasmuch  as  his  continuance  ap- 
peareth  to  be  short  amongst  us,  quicken  him  so  much  the 
more  by  thy  grace  and  holy  Spirit;  that  he,  being  convert- 
ed and  reconciled  unto  thee,  before  thy  judgments  have 
cut  him  off  from  the  earth,  may  at  the  hour  of  his  death 
depart  in  peace,  and  be  received  into  thine  everlasting 
kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Adding  this. 

O  SAVIOUR  of  the  world,  who  by  thy  cross  and  pre- 
cious bloc/d  hast  redeemed  us,  save  us  and  help  us, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Lord. 

^  Tken  tlie  Minister^  standings  shall  sa?/, 

IN  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death :  of  whom  may  we  seek 
for  succour,  but  of  thee,  O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art 
justly  displeased? 

Vet,  C3  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty,  O 
holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  the  bit- 
ter pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest,  I^ord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts  :  Shut 
not  thy  merciful  cars  to  our  prayers ;  but  spare  us,  Lord 
most  holy,  O  God  most  mighty,  O  holy  and  merciful  Sa- 
viour, thou  most  worthy  Judge  eternal,  suffer  us  not,  at 
our  last  hour,  for  any  pains  of  death  to  fall  from  thee. 
^  T/ie)i  the  Minister  shall  sai/, 

THE  Almighty  God,  who  is  a  most  strong  tower  to 
all  those  who  put  their  trust  ill  him ;  to  whom  all 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

things  in  heaven,  in  earth,  and  under  the  earth,  do  bow 
and  obey  ;  be  now  and  evermore  thy  defence :  and  make 
thee  know  and  feel  that  there  is  none  other  name  under 
heaven  given  to  man,  in  whom  and  through  whom  thou 
mayest  receive  salvation,  but  only  the  name  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

^  And  after  that  shall  say, 

UNTO  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection  we  com- 
mit thee  :  The  Lord  bless  thee  and  keep  thee :  The 
Lord  make  his  face  to  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  un- 
to thee :  The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and 
give  thee  peace,  both  now  and  evermore. 
^  At  the  time  of  Execution,  besides  all,  or  such  parts  of  the 
foregoing  Office  as  the  Minister  shall  judge  proper,  shall 
be  said  ths  Commendatory  Prayer  for  a  Person  at  the 
point  of  Departure,  as  it  is  in  the  Visitation  of  the  Sick. 
The  Collect  for  the  Conumuiion  Service. 

OGOD,  who  deciarest  thy  Almighty  power  chiefly  in 
showing  mercy  and  pity ;  we  beseech  thee  to  have 
mercy  upon  this  thy  servant,  who  for  his  transgressions  is 
appointed  to  die.  Grant  that  he  may  take  thy  judgments 
patiently,  and  repent  him  truly  of  his  sins  ;  that  he  recover- 
ing thy  favour,  the  fearful  reward  of  his  actions  may  end 
with  this  life  ;  and  whensoever  his  soul  shall  depart  from 
the  body,  it  may  be  without  spot  presented  unto  thee, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Heb.  xii.  IL 

NO  chastening  for  the  present  seemeth  to  be  joyous, 
but  grievous;  nevertheless,  afterwards  h  yieldeth  the 
peaceable  fruit  of  righteousness,  unto  them  which  ar>e  exer- 
cised thereby. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  v.  24. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  heareth  my 
word,  and  believe  thon  him  that  sent  me,  hath  ever- 
lasting life,  and  shall  not  come  into  condemnation;  but  is 
passed  from  death  unto  life. 

1[  A  Prayer  for  Imprisoned  Debtors. 

MOST  gracious  God,  look  down  in  pity  and  compas- 
sion upon  these  thine  afflicted  servants,  who  are 
fallen  under  the  misery  of  a  close  restraint.  Give  them 
always  a  deep  sense  of  their  sins,  and  of  thy  fatherly  love 


PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING,  ^c. 

and  correction;  and  the  more  their  confinement  presseth 
hard  upon  them,  the  more  let  the  comforts  of  tliy  grace  and 
mercy  abound  towards  them.  Give  to  their  Creditors  ten- 
derness and  compassion,  and  to  them  a  meek  and  forgiving 
spirit  towards  all  those  who  have  confined  them,  and  a 
full  purpose  to  repair  all  the  injuries  and  losses  \\'hich 
others  have  sustained  by  them.  Raise  them  up  friends 
to  pity  and  relieve  them  ;  give  them  the  continued  comfort 
of  thy  countenance  here ;  and  so  sanctify  their  afihctions, 
that  they  may  work  for  them  an  eternal  weight  of  glory, 
through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


A  FORM 

OF 

PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING 

To  Almighty  God,  for  the  Fruits  of  the  Earth,  and  all  the 
other  Blessings  of  his  merciful  Providence;  to  be  used 
yearly  on  the  First  TJiursdai/  in  November^  or  on  such 
other  Day  as  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Civil  Authority. 

^  The  Service  shall  be  as  usual,  except  ichere  it  is  hereby 
otherwise  cippointecL 

^  Among  tJic  Sentences  at  the  Beginning  of  Morning  Prayer 
shall  be  the  following  : 

HONOUR  the  Eord  with  thy  substance,  and  with  the 
first  fruits  of  all  thine  increase  :  So  shall  thy  barns 
be  filled  with  plenty,  and  thy  presses  shall  burst  out  with 
new  wine.  Prov.  iii.  9,  10. 

Tlic  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth  ;  by  under- 
standing hath  he  established  the  heavens  :  By  his  know- 
ledge the  depths  are  broken  up,  and  the  clouds  drop  down 
the  dew.  Prov.'m.  19,20. 

The  ct'.n-nal  God  is  thy  refuge,  and  underneath  are  the 
everlasting  arms.  Deaf,  xxxiii.  27. 

Israel  then  shall  dwell  in  safety  alone  ;  the  fountain  of 
Jacob  shall  be  upon  the  land  of  corn  and  of  wine,  also  his 
heaven  shall  drop  down  dew.  Dent,  xxxiii.  28. 


PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING,  Kc, 

Happy  art  thou,  O  Israel ;  who  is  Hke  unto  thee,  O  peo- 
ple saved  by  the  I.ord,  the  shield  of  thy  help,  and  who  is 
the  sword  of  thy  excellence  !  Dent,  xzxiii.  29. 
^  Instead  of,  O  come  let  us  sing,  &c.  the  following  shall 

be  said  or  sung : 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto 
our  God;  for  it  is  pleasant,  and  praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem ;  he  gathereth  toge- 
ther the  out-casts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth 
up  their  wounds. 

He  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth ;  he  maketh  the  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food;  and  to  the  young  ra- 
vens which  cry. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem:  Praise  thy  God,  O 
Sion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates;  he  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  finest  of  the  wheat. 
^   Then' shall  be  said  or  sung  one  of  the  Selections^    or 

some  other  portion  of  the  Psalms,  at  the  discretion  of  the 

Minister. 
«I[  The  First  Lesson  shall  be.,  Deut.  viii;  and  the  Second 

Lesson  shall  be.,   1   Thess.  v.  12  to  24. 
^  After  the  General  Thanksgiving.,  shall  be  said  this  which 

followeth  : 

MOST  gracious  God,  by  whose  knowledge  the  depths 
are  broken  up  and  the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew; 
we  yield  thee  unfeigned  thanks  and  praise,  as  for  all  thy 
mercies,  so  especially  for  the  returns  of  Seed-time  and  Har- 
vest, and  for  crowning  the  year  with  thy  goodness,  in  the 
increase  of  the  ground  and  the  gathering  in  of  the  fruits 
thereof.  And  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  a  just  sense  of  this 
great  mercy;  such  as  may  appear  in  our  lives,  by  an  hum- 
ble, holy,  and  obedient  walking  before  thee  all  our  days, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  to  whom,  whh  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  glory  and  honour,  world  v^ithout 
end.   Amen. 


PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING,  He, 

^  The  Colled  to  be  used  instead  of  that  for  the  day. 

OMOST  merciful  Father,  who  hast  blessed  the  la- 
bours of  the  husband  man  in  the  returns  of  the  fruits 
of  the  earth;  we  give  thee  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for 
this  thy  bounty ;  beseeching  thee  to  continue  thy  loving 
kindness  to  us;  that  our  land  may  still  yield  her  increase, 
to  thy  glory  and  our  comfort,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.   16. 

DO  not  err,  my  beloved  brethren:  every  good  gift  and 
every  perfect  gift  is  from  above;  and  cometh  down 
from  the  Father  of  Lights,  with  whom  is  no  variableness, 
neither  shadow  of  turning.  Of  his  own  will  begat  he  us 
of  the  word  of  truth,  that  we  should  be  a  kind  of  first  fruits 
of  his  creatures.  Wherefore,  my  be  loved  brethren,  let 
every  man  be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak,  slow  to  wrath: 
forthe  wrath  of  man  worketh  not  the  righteousness  of  God. 
Wherefore  lay  apart  all  filthiness  and  superfluity  of  naugh- 
tiness, and  receive  with  meekness  the  engrafted  word, 
which  is  able  to  save  your  souls.  Be  ye  doers  of  the  word; 
and  not  hearers  only,  deceiving  your  own  selves.  For  if 
any  be  a  hearer  of  the  word  and  not  a  doer,  he  is  like  unto 
a  man  beholding  his  natural  face  in  a  glass :  for  he  behold- 
eth  himself,  and  goeth  his  way,  and  straightway  forgetteth 
what  manner  of  man  he  was.  But  who  so  looketh  into  the 
perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  continueth  therein,  he  being  not 
a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work,  this  man  shall 
be  blessed  in  his  deed.  If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be 
religious,  and  bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his 
own  heart,  this  man's  religion  is  vain.  Pure  religion  and 
undeliled  before  God  and  the  Father  is  this:  to  visit  the  Fa- 
therless and  widows  in  their  affliction,  and  to  keep  himself 
unspotted  from  the  world. 

The  Gospel.  St.  INIatth.  v.  43. 

YE  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said.  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbour  and  hate  thine  enemy.  But  I  say  unto 
you,  love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  you,  do 
good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which  de- 
spitefully  use  you  and  persecute  you:  that  ye  may  be  the 
children  of  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven;  for  he  maketh 
his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth 


FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust.  For  if  ye  love  them 
which  love  you,  what  reward  have  ye  ?  do  not  even  the 
Publicans  the  same  ?  Or  if  ye  salute  your  brethren  only, 
what  do  ye  more  than  others  ?  do  not  even  the  Publicans 
so  ?  Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father  which  is 
in  heaven  is  perfect. 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER, 

TO  BE  USED  IN  FAMILIES, 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

^  The  Master  or  Mistress  having  called  together  as  many 
of  the  Family  as  can  co7iveniently  be  present;  let  one  of 
them,  or  any  other  ivhom  they  shall  think  proper,  say  as 
follows,  all  kneeling: 

OUR  leather,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name ;  Thy  Kingdom  come ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and 
the  Power,  and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 
Acknozciedgment^      A    LMIGHTY   aud    everlastin"*   God,    in 

»/  God's  mercy  ana         /_%  ^  ^  . 

preservation,  espe-  /~\  whom  wc  livc  aud  movc  ancl  nave  our 
nfghtpasT^  '*  being;  we,  thy  needy  creatures,  render  thee 
our  humble  praises,  for  thy  preservation  of  us  from  the 
beginning  of  our  lives  to  this  day,  and  especially  for  hav- 
ing delivered  us  from  the  dangers  of  the  past  night.  To 
When  disiurban-  thy  watchful  providcncc  we  owe  it,  *  (that 
TriX^X  no  disturbance  hath  come  nigh  us  or  our 
this  say,  that  not-  dwelUne: ;  but,  that  we  are  brous^ht  in  safety 

withstanding     our  O  7  _         '  r    ^  •        a  \      t?  i.  *U  * 

dangers,  we  are  to  thc  bcgmumg  01  this  day.)  T or  these  tny 
to*thfbesiliningS  mcrclcs,  we  bless  and  magnify  thy  glorious 
this  day.  Name  ;  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  accept  this 

our  morning  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving;  for  his 
sake  who  lay  down  in  the  grave,  and  rose  again  for  us,  thy 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 


FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

^tl;Z  ^S  A  ND,  since  it  is  of  thy  mercy,  O  gracious 
service,  zc,i/>  a  reso-   jf\_  Fatlicr,  that  aRothcr  day  is  added  to  our 

tut/on  to  be  ^ro'vi/iv  '  _  •' 

duUy  ,n -goodness,  hvcs ;  wc  hcrc  dedicate  both  our  souls  and 
our  bodies  to  thee  and  thy  service,  in  a  sober,  righteous, 
and  godly  hte:  In  which  resolution,  do  thou,  O  merciful 
God,  confirm  and  strengthen  us  ;  that,  as  we  grow  in  age, 
we  may  grovv  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Ame?i. 

Prayer  for  ^race       11  UT,     O    God,    who  kuOWCSt  thc  WCakuCSS 

%,TttVr'JnlnZ>.  X3  ^nd  corruption  of  our  nature,  and  the 
manifold  temptations  which  we  daily  meet  with  ;  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee  to  have  compassion  on  our  infirmities, 
and  to  give  us  the  constant  assistance  of  thy  Holy  Spi- 
rit ;  that  we  may  be  effectually  restrained  from  sin,  and 
excited  to  our  duty.  Imprint  upon  our  hearts  such  a  dread 
of  thy  judgments,  and  such  a  grateful  sense  of  thy  good- 
ness to  us,  as  may  make  us  both  afraid  and  ashamed  to  of- 
fend thee.  And,  above  all,  keep  in  our  minds  a  lively  re- 
membrance of  that  great  Day,  in  which  we  must  give  a 
strict  account  of  our  thoughts,  words,  and  actions ;  and 
according  to  the  works  done  in  the  body,  be  eternally  re- 
warded or  punished,  by  him  whom  thou  hast  appointed 
the  judge  of  quick  and  dead,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 
For  urace  to  oude   TTTsj"  particular,  wc  implore  thv  G^race  and  pro- 

nndkeepns  the  f„l-        |  ^      .  r  \  •  1       *'        T^ 

io'i.-}>,o  dm,,  andjor  J_  tcctiou  lor  tlic  cnsuiug  day.  Keep  us  tem- 
tZ  InhZT'vf  Z  perate  in  our  meats  and  drinks,  and  diligent 
*"""'•  in  our  several  callings.      Grant  us  patience 

under  any  afflictions  thou  shah  see  fit  to  lay  on  us,  and 
minds  always  contented  with  our  present  condition.  Give 
*  On  su„d,n,  us  grace  to  be  just  and  upright  in  all  our 
?Z^Tv/''an<Ma  (lealings  ;  quiet  and  peaceable;  full  of  compas- 
tiiy  Holy  Spirit  nr--   slou  I  aud  ready  to  do  c;ood  to  all  men,  ac- 

rompnny  11."  to  the  ..  '',.,,.  ,  .. 

piaiv  ,.f  thv  i-iiMi.-  cording  to  our  abihties  and  opportunities. 
^;;:;r;::i  ■;;;';;:  Direct  us  in  an  our  ways*  (and  prosper  the 
live,  an.i  raisins  ^yorlvS  of  our  hauds  in  the  business  of  our  se- 

our  miiKls  from  the  ,  ^^      ^ 

thonghts   of  this  veral  stations.)    Defend  us  from  ail  dangers 

world  to  the  consi-  .    .  '  .  ,  ,  , 

rieratonofthencxt,  aud  advcrsitics ;  aud  be  graciously  pleased 
v".W'>rm?hc  to  take  us  and  all  things  belonging  to  us  un- 
praye.san.ip  .  es  j^^  ^j^^  Fathcrlv  carc  aud  urotectioii.    These 

of  thy  (  hiirch,  and  J  J  i  i       i 

hsit-n  to  our  duty  thiugs  aud  whatcvcr  else  thou  shalt  see  nc- 


FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

with  honest  hearts,  ccssarv  and  coiivenient  to  us,  we  humbly  beg, 

in  order  to  practise  J  .  t       •  C     ^         O 

it.  through  the  merits  and  mediation  oi  tny  bon 

Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen, 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  all  evermore.  Amen. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

^  The  Family  being  together^  a  little  before  Bed  Time,  let 
the  Master  or  Mistress,  or  any  other  whom  they  shall 
think  proper,  say  as  follows,  all  kneeling  : 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and 
the  Power,  and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 
j^o«/v«io«o/.in..  -»  yj"OST  Merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer 
Tonirition7nd par.  J_VA  ^ycs  tliau  to  bcliold  iiilquity,  and  hast 
''""'  promised  forgiveness  to  all  those  who  confess 

and  forsake  their  sins ;  we  come  before  thee  in  an  humble 
sense  of  our  own  unworthiness,  acknowledging  our  mani- 
*Here,  let  him  fold  trausgrcsslons  of  thy  righteous  laws.* 
S:;;:tTl"  l^^^t,  O  gracious  Father,  who  desirest  not  the 
every  one  may  se-  ^cath  of  a  siimcr,  look  uDoii  US,  wc  bescech 

cretly    coftfess    the  .  '  ^  .  -i-i 

tins' and  failings  of  thcc,    lu  iiicrcy,  aud  lorgive  us  ail  our  trans - 
thatcLnj.  gressions.    Make  us  deeply  sensible  of  the 

great  evil  of  them;  and  work  in  us  an  hearty  contrition  ; 
that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  at  thy  hands,  who  art  ever 
ready  to  receive  humble  and  penitent  sinners  ;  ior  the  sake 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Saviour  and  Redeemer. 
Amen. 
Prayer  for  grace      A    ]^j)  jggt   throuo:h  our  owu  frailty  or  the 

to  rejorm  ana  gro-jo         /m  7  o  •'  , 

better.  jLjL  tcmptatlons  which  encompass  us,  we  be 

drawn  again  into  sin,  vouchsafe  us,  we  beseech  thee,  the 
direction  and  assistance  of  thy  Holy  Spirit.  Reform  what- 
ever is  amiss  in  the  temper  and  disposition  of  our  souls ; 
that  no  unclean  thoughts,  unlawful  designs,  or  inordinate 
desires,  may  rest  there.  Purge  our  hearts  from  envy,  ha- 
tred, and  maUce ;  that  we  may  never  suffer  the  i>un  to  go 

li 


FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

down  upon  our  wrath ;  but  may  always  go  to  our  rest  in 
peace,  charity,  and  good-will,  with  a  conscience  void  of  of- 
fence towards  thee  and  towards  men  :  That  so,  we  may  be 
preserved  pure  and  blameless,  unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Ame?u 

The  Intercession,  k  jsj-j^  acccpt,  O  Lord,  our  intercessions  for 
jTV  iill  mankind.  Let  the  light  of  thy  Gospel 
shine  upon  all  nations  ;  and  may  as  many  as  have  received 
it,  live  as  becomes  it.  Be  gracious  unto  thy  Church;  and 
grant  that  every  member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and 
ministry,  may  serve  thee  faithfully.  Bless  all  in  authority 
over  us ;  and  so  rule  their  hearts  and  strengthen  their 
hands,  that  they  may  punish  wickedness  and  vice,  and 
maintain  thy  true  religion  and  virtue.  Send  down  thy  bless- 
ings temporal  and  spiritual,  upon  all  our  relations,  friends, 
and  neighbours.  Reward  all  who  have  done  us  good,  and 
pardon  all  those  who  have  done  or  wish  us  evil,  and  give 
them  repentance  and  better  minds.  Be  merciful  to  all  who 
are  in  any  trouble  ;  and  do  thou,  the  God  of  pity,  adminis- 
ter to  them  according  to  their  several  necessities,  for  his 
sake  who  went  about  doing  good,  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.    Amen, 

The  Thank$giving.  f  |  ^Q  Qur  praycrs,  O  Lord,  we  join  our  un- 
1  feigned  thanks  for  all  thy  mercies;  for 
our  being,  our  reason,  and  all  other  endowments  and  facul- 
ties of  soul  and  body ;  for  our  health,  friends,  food,  and 
raiment,  and  all  the  other  comforts  and  conveniencies  of 
life.  Above  all  we  adore  thy  mercy  in  sending  thy  only 
Son  into  the  world  to  redeem  us  from  sin  and  eternal  death, 
and  in  giving  us  the  knowledge  and  sense  of  our  duty  to- 
wards thee.  We  bless  thee  for  thy  patience  with  us,  not- 
withstanding our  many  and  great  provocations;  for  all  the 
directions,  assistances,  and  comforts  of  thy  Holy  Spirit;  for 
thy  continual  care  and  watchful  providence  over  us  through 
the  whole  course  of  our  lives ;  and  particularly  for  the 
mercies  and  benefits  of  the  past  day:  Beseeching  thee  to 
continue  these  thy  blessings  to  us  ;  and  to  give  us  grace 
to  show  our  thankfulness  in  a  sincere  obedience  to  his  laws 
through  whose  merits  and  intercession  we  received  them 
all,  thy  Sou  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.   Amen, 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

^S:Z:^'':,fotl  J^  particular  we  beseech  thee  to  contmue 
the  mght  fouozving.  J^  thy  graclous  protection  to  us  this  night. 
Defend  us  from  all  dangers  and  mischiefs,  and  from  the 
fear  of  them  ;  that  we  may  enjoy  such  refreshing  sleep  as 
may  fit  us  for  the  duties  of  the  following  day.  Make  us 
ever  mindful  of  the  time  when  we  shall  lie  down  in  the 
dust,;  and  grant  us  grace  always  to  live  in  such  a  state, 
that  we  may  never  be  afraid  to  die  :  So  that  living  and 
dying  we  may  be  thine,  through  the  merits  and  satisfac- 
tion of  thy  Son  Christ  Jesus,  in  whose  Name  we  offer  up 
these  our  imperfect  prayers.  Amen. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  all  evermore.  Amen. 

^  On  Sundays  and  on  other  days^  when  it  may  be  conve- 
nient^ it  will  be  proper  to  begin  with  a  Chapter^  or  part 
of  a  Chapter^  from  the  New-Testament. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS, 

TO  BE  USED  INSTEAD  OF  THE  PSALMS  FOR  THE  DAY,   AT  THE  DISCRE- 
TION OF  THE  MINISTER. 


SELECTION  L 

Psalm  xix.    Calienarrant. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ;  and  the  firma- 
ment showeth  his  handy-work. 

One  day  telleth  another;  and  one  night  certifieth  ano- 
ther. 

There  is  neither  speech  nor  language ;  but  their  voices 
are  heard  among  them. 

Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands ;  and  their  words 
into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun ;  which 
Cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his  chamber,  and  re- 
joiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  his  course. 

It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  heaven,  and 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSAOIS. 

runneth  about  unto  the  end. of  it  again;  and  there  is  no- 
thing hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefiled  law,  converting  the 
soul;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth  wis- 
dom unto  the  simple. 

Tlie  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice  the 
heart;  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth 
light  unto  the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  endureth  for  ever; 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true,  and  righteous  altoge- 
ther. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much 
fine  gold;    sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  honey-comb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  taught;  and  in  keeping 
of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offendeth?  O  cleanse  thou  me 
from  my  secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins,  lest 
they  get  the  dominion  over  me. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight. 

O  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  Redeemer. 

Psalm  xziv.  Domini  est  terra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is;  the 
compass  of  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Lor  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  prepared  it 
upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord?  or  who  shall 
rise  up  in  his  holy  place? 

Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart;  and 
that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  de- 
ceive his  neighbour. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord;  and  righte- 
ousness from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  those  who  seek  him ;  even  of 
those  who  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  tlie  Knig  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  it  is  the  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  even  the  Lord  of  Hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  ciii.  Benedic^  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  praise  his  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  forget  not  all  his  be- 
nefits ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine  infirmi- 
ties; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth  thee 
with  mercy  and  loving  kindness ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things,  making  thee 
young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment,  for  all 
them  that  are  oppressed  with  wrong. 

He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  works  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy,  long-suffer- 
ing, and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  always  be  chiding;  neither  keepeth  he  his 
anger  for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins;  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  comparison  of  the 
earth ;  so  great  is  his  mercy  also  toward  those  who  fear 
him ! 

Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the  west;  so  far 
hath  he  set  our  sins  from  us  ! 

Yea,  like  as  a  Father  pitieth  his  own  children ;  even  so 
is  the  Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  whereof  we  are  made ;  he  remember- 
.  eth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass ;  for  he  flourisheth 
as  a  flower  of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone;  and 
the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord  endureth  for 
ever  and  ever  upon  those  who  fear  him ;  and  his  righte- 
ousness upon childrens  children; 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  think  upon 
his  commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in  heaven,  and  his 
kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  his  words. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ;  ye  servants  of  his, 
that  do  his  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  aU 
places  of  his  dominion :  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

SELECTION    11. 

From  Psalm  cxxxix.     Domine^  probasti. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known  me ; 
thou  knovvest  my  down-sitting,  and  mine  up-rising ; 
thou  understandest  my  thoughts  long  before. 

Thou  art  about  my  path,  and  about  my  bed ;  and  spiest 
out  all  my  ways. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  thou,  O 
Lord,  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  fashioned  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid 
thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent  for  me ; 
I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  Spirit  ?  or  whither 
.shall  I  go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  climb  up  into  heaven  thou  art  there ;  if  I  go  down 
to  hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  remain  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea; 

Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Peradventure  the  darkness  shall  cover  me; 
then  shall  my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee,  but  the 
night  is  as  clear  as  the  day  ;  the  darkness  and  light  to  thee 
are  both  alike. 

For  my  reins  are  thine ;  thou  hast  covered  me  in  my 
mother's  womb. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and 
wonderfully  made:  Marvellous  are  thy  works,  and  that 
my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

My  bones  are  not  hid  from  thee,  though  I  be  made  se- 
cretly, and  fashioned  beneath  in  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imperfect; 
and  in  thy  book  were  all  my  members  written. 

Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet  there 
was  none  of  them. 

How  dear  are  thy  counsels  unto  me,  O  God;  O  how 
great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the  sand ; 
when  I  wake  up,  I  am  present  with  thee. 

Try  me,  O  God,  and  seek  the  ground  of  my  heart ;  prove 
me  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wickedness  in  me;  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  cxlv.  Exaltabo  te^  Deus. 

1WILL  magnify  thee,  O  God,  my  King,  and  I  will  praise 
thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  and  praise  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  marvellous,  worthy  to  be  prais- 
ed; there  is  no  end  of  his  greatness.. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  unto  another, 
and  declare  thy  power. 

As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking  of  thy  worship,  thy  glory, 
thy  praise,  and  wondrous  works; 

So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  marvellous 
acts;  and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy  greatness. 

The  memorial  of  thine  abundant  kindness  shall  be 
showed,  and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful;  long-suffering,  and 
of  great  goodness. 

The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man,  and  his  mercy  is 
over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  thy  saints  give 
thanks  unto  thee. 

They  show  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy 
power; 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

That  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mightiness  of  thy  king- 
dom, might  be  known  unto  men. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy  domi- 
nion endureth  throughout  all  ages. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  fall,  and  lifteth  up 
all  those  who  are  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  O  Lord,  and  thou  gi- 
vest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  fillest  all  things  living 
with  plenteousness. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all 
his  works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him  ;  yea, 
all  such  as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  those  who  fear  him;  he  also 
will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  help  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  those  who  love  him;  but  scat- 
tereth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  :  and  let 
all  flesh  give  thanks  unto  his  holy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

SELECTION  m. 

From  Psalm  li.  Miserere  7nei,  Detis. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  thy  great  good- 
ness ;  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies,  do 
away  mine  off"ences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wickedness,  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin : 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  be- 
fore me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil 
in  thy  sight,  that  thou  mightcst  be  justified  in  thy  saying, 
and  clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath 
my  mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  rc(}uirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and  shall 
make  me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
clean ;  thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than 
snow. 


s:e:lections  of  psalms. 

Thou  shalt-make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

0  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  stablish 
me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood  guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that  art 
the  God  of  my  health }  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy 
righteousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desire  St  no  sacrifice,  would  else  give  it  thee  ; 
but  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offering^. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit :  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 

From  Psalm  xlii.  Qiiemadmodum. 

LIKE  as  the  hart  desiretli  the  water-brooks,  so  longeth 
my  soul  after  thee,  O  God* 

My  soul  is  athirstfor  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living  God: 
When  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of  God? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night ;  while  they 
daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 

Now  when  I  think  thereupon,  I  pour  out  my  heart  by 
myself;  for  I  went  with  the  multitude,  and  brought  them 
forth  into  the  house  of  God, 

In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holy-day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

Put  thy  trust  m  God ;  for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks  for 
the  help  of  his  countenance. 

The  Lord  hath  granted  his  loving  kindness  in  the  day- 
time ;  and  in  the  night^season  did  I  sing  of  him,  and  made 
my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

1  will  say  unto  the  God  of  my  strength,  Why  hast  thou. 

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forgotten  me  ?  why  go  I  thus  heavily,  while  the  enemy  op- 
presscth  me  ? 

Namely,  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  now 
thy  God  ? 

Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 
so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

O  put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  I  will  yet  thank  him,  who 
is  the  help  of  my  countenance  and  my  God. 


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SELECTION  IV. 

Psalm  xxxvii.  Noli  amulari. 

.  RET  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly;  neither  be 
thou  envious  against  the  evil-doers : 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and 
be  withered  even  as  the  green  herb. 

Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be  doing  good ;  dwell 
m  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in  him, 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

He  shall  make  thy  righteousness  as  clear  as  the  light; 
and  thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon-day. 

Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord,  and  abide  patiently  upon 
him ;  but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whose  way  doth  pros- 
per, against  the  man  that  doth  after  evil  counsels. 

Leave  off  from  wrath,  and  let  go  displeasure ;  fret  not 
thyself  else   shalt  thou  be  moved  to  do  evil. 

Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted  out ;  and  they  that  pa- 
tiently  abide  the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit  the  land. 

Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  ungodly  shall  be  clean  gone  ; 
thou  shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he  shall  be  away. 

But  the  meek  spirited  shall  possess  the  earth,  and  shall 
be  refreshed  in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

The  ungodly  seeketh  counsel  against  the  just,  and  gnash- 
eth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn;  for  he  hath  seen 
that  his  day  is  coming. 

The  ungodly  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have  bent 


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their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy,  and  to  slay 
such  as  are  of  a  right  conversation. 

Their  sword  shall  go  through  their  own  heart,  and  their 
bow  shall  be  broken. 

A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath,  is  better  than 
great  riches  of  the  ungodly; 

For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly  shall  be  broken,  and  the 
Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  godly;  and  their  in- 
heritance shall  endure  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  perilous  time ;  and 
in  the  days  of  dearth  they  shall  have  enough. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish,  and  the  enemies 
of  the  Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of  lambs ;  yea,  even 
as  the  smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again;  but  the 
righteous  is  merciful  and  liberal. 

Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall  possess  the  land; 
and  they  that  are  cursed  of  him,  shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  Lord  ordereth  a  good  man's  going,  and  maketh  his 
ways  acceptable  to  himself. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast  away;  for  the  Lord 
upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old,  and  yet  sawl  neve  r 
the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  their  bread. 

The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth;  and  his 
seed  is  blessed. 

Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is  good,  and  dwell 
for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing  that  is  right;  he  forsaketh 
not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they  are  preserved  for  ever. 

The  unrighteous  shall  be  punished;  as  for  the  seed  of 
the  ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted  ottt. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell  therein 
for  ever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in  wisdom,  and 
his  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his  goings 
shall  not  slide. 

The  ungodly  secth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh  occasion 
to  slay  him. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn 
him  when  he  is  judged. 

Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he  shall 
promote  thee,  that  thou  shalt  possess  the  land:  when  the 
ungodly  shall  perish,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

1  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great  power,  and 
flourishing  like  a  green  bay-tree. 

1  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone :  I  sought  him,  but  his 
place  could  no  where  be  found. 

Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the  thing  that  is 
right;  for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace  at  the  last. 

As  for  the  transgressors,  they  shall  perish  together:  and 
the  end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall  be  rooted  out  at  the  last. 

But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  cometh  of  the  Lord, 
who  is  also  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by  them,  and  save  them ;  he 
shall  deliver  them  from  the  ungodly,  and  shall  save  them, 
because  they  put  their  trust  in  him. 


SELECTION  V. 

Psalm  i.     BeaUis  vh',  qui  iion  abiit. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  hath  not  walked  in  the 
counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sin- 
ners, and  hath  not  sat  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful : 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord;  and  in  his  law 
will  he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  water-side, 
that  will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither  ;  and  look,  whatsoever  he 
doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not  so  with  them,  but  they 
are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  scattereth  away  from  the 
face  of  the  earth. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  be  able  to  stand  in  the 
judgment,  neither  the  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous ;  and 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Psalm  XV.  Do??iine,  quis  habitabit? 

LORD,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  or  who 
shall  rest  upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life,  and  doeth  the 
thing  which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the  truth  from  his  heart: 

He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor  done  evil  to 
his  neighbour,  and  hath  not  slandered  his  neighbour : 

He  that  setteth  not  by  himself,  but  is  lowly  in  his  own 
eyes,  and  maketh  much  of  them  that  fear  the  Lord : 

He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbour,  and  disappoinieth 
him  not,  though  it  were  to  his  own  hinderance  : 

He  that  hath  not  given  his  money  upon  usury,  nor  taken 
reward  against  the  innocent: 

Whoso  doeth  these  things,  shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  xci.  Qiii  habitat, 

WHOSO  dwelleth  under  the  defence  of  the  Most 
High,  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Al- 
mighty. 

I  will  say  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  hope,  and  my 
strong  hold ;  my  God,  in  him  will  I  trust. 

For  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  hunter, 
and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings,  and  thou  shalt 
be  safe  under  his  feathers ;  his  faithfulness  and  truth  shall 
be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  of  any  terror  by  night,  nor  for 
the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 

For  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness,  nor  the 
sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the  noon-day. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and  ten  thousand  at 
thy  right  hand ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee* 

Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold,  and  see  the  r&. 
ward  of  the  ungodly. 

For  thou.  Lord,  art  my  hope ;  thou  hast  set  thine  house 
of  defence  very  high. 

There  shall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee,  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  Angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep 
thee  in  all  thy  ways. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands ;  that  thou  hurt 
not  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder ;  the  young  lion 
and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  under  thy  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will 
I  deliver  him ;  I  will  set  him  up,  because  he  hath  known 
my  Name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  hear  him  ;  yea,  I  am 
with  him  in  trouble  ;  I  will  deliver  him,  and  bring  him  to 
honour. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my  salva- 
tion. 

SELECTION  VI. 

From  Psalm  xxxii.  Beati,  quorum. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

I  will  acknowledge  my  sin  unto  thee  ;  and  mine  unrigh- 
teousness have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  so 
thou  forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  make  his  prayer 
unto  thee,  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found ;  but  in 
the  great  water  floods  they  shall  not  come  nigh  him. 

Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in ;  thou  shalt  preserve  me 
from  trouble ;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of 
deliverance. 

I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  wherein 
thou  shalt  go ;  and  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly  ;  but  whoso  put- 
teth  his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy  cmbraceth  him  on  every 
side. 

Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the  Lord;  and 
be  joyful,  all  ye  that  arc  true  of  heart. 

Psalm  cxxx.  Ue  profundi^. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord ; 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

0  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 
If  thou,   Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done 

amiss,  O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it? 

For  there  is  mercy  with  thee ;  therefore  shah  thou  be 
feared. 

1  look  for  the  Lord;  my  soul  doth  wait  for  him;  in  his 
word  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord  before  the  morning  watch ; 
I  say,  before  the  morning  watch. 

O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord;  for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  sins. 

Psalm  cxxi.  Levavi  oculos  meos. 

1WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence 
Cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who  hath  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved,  and  he  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber  nor 
sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper ;  the  Lord  is  thy  de- 
fence upon  thy  right  hand: 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day;  neither  the 
moon  by  night. 

'     The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil;  yea,  it  is 
even  he  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming 
in,  from  this  time  forth  for  ever  more. 

SELECTION  VIL 

Psalm  xxiii.    Dotimms  regit  me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd;  therefore  can  I  lack  no- 
thing. 
He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pasture,  and  lead  me  forth 
beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me  forth  in  die 
paths  of  righteousness  for  his  Name's  sake. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art  with  me ;  thy  rod 
and  thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  me  against  them  that 
trouble  me;  thou  hast  anointed  my  head  with  oil,  and  my 
cup  shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving  kindness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 
the  days  of  my  life;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 

Psalm  }ixxiv.  Benedicain  Domino. 

1WILL  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  his  praise  shall 
ever  be  in  my  mouth. 
My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord;  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  praise  the  Lord  with  me ;  and  let  us  magnify  his 
Name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me;  yea,  he  delivered 
me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were  lightened;  and 
their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth  him ;  yea, 
and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  Angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about  them  that 
fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste,  and  see,  how  gracious  the  Lord  is :  blessed  is 
the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  Saints ;  for  they  that 
fear  him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger;  but  they  who  seek 
the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me ;  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  lusteth  to  live,  and  would  fain  see 
good  days? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they  speak 
no  guile. 

Eschew  evil,  and  do  good ;  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and  his 
ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil,  to  root  out  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  eartlx. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  he  areth  them,  and  de- 
livereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  I^ord  is  nigh  unto  those  who  are  of  a  contrite  heart, 
and  will  save  such  as  are  of  an  humble  spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous ;  but  the  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so  that  none  of  them  is  broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly;  and  they  that 
hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  servants ;  and  all 
they  that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  not  be  destitute. 

Psalm  Ixv.   Te  decet  Hymnus. 

THOU,  O  God,  art  praised  in  Sion ;  and  unto  thee 
shall  the  vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 

Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

My  misdeeds  prevail  against  me:  O  be  thou  merciful 
unto  our  sins. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choose st,  and  receivest 
unto  thee :  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and  shall  be  satis- 
fied with  the  pleasures  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy 
temple.  ' 

Thou  shalt  show  us  wonderful  things  in  thy  righteous- 
ness, O  God  of  our  salvation;  thou  that  art  the  hope  of  all 
the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  remain  in  the  broad 
sea. 

Who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains,  and  is 
girded  about  with  power. 

Who  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his 
Waves,  and  the  madness  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that  makest  the  outgo- 
ings of  the  morning  and  evening  to  praise  thee. 

Thou  visitest  tlie  earth,  and  blessest  it;  thou  makest  it 
vety  plenteous. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water :  thou  preparest  their 
corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  her  furrows ;  thou  sendest  rain  into  the 
little  vallies  thereof;  thou  makest  it  soft  with.  the.  drops 
of  rain,  and  blessest  the  increase  of  it,. 

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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness,  and  thy 
clouds  drop  fatness. 

Tliey  shall  drop  upon  the  dwelUngs  of  the  wilderness, 
and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep;  the  vallies  also  shall 
stand  so  thick  with  corn,  that  they  shall  laugh  and  sing. 

SELECTION  VIII. 

From  Psalm  Ixxxiv.  Qiiam  dilecla  ! 

OHOW  amiable  are  thy  dwellings,  thou  I>ord  of  hosts  ! 
My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into  the 
courts  of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and  my  flesh  rejoice  in  the 
living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and  the  swal- 
low a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young ;  even  thy  al- 
tars, O   Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house  ;  they  will  be  al- 
way  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee;  in  whose 
heart  are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery,  use  it  for  a 
well ;  and  the  pools  are  filled  with  water. 

They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength,  and  unto  the 
God  of  gods  appeareth  every  one  of  them  in  Sion. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer ;  hearken,  O  God 
of  Jacob. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my 
God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light  and  defence ;  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  worship ;  and  no  good  thing  shall  he  with- 
hold from  them  that  live  a  godly  life. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  putteth 
his  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  Ixxxv.  Binedixisti^  Domine, 

LORD,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto  thy  land  ;  thou 
hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy  people,  and  co- 
vered all  their  sins. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displeasure,  and  turned 
thyself  from  thy  v/rathful  indignation. 

Turn  us  then,  O  God  our  Saviour,  and  let  thine  anger 
cease  from  us. 

Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt  thou 
stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one  generation  to  another  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us,  tha.  thy 
people  may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salva- 
tion. 

I  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  will  say  concerning 
me ;  for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his 
saints,  that  they  turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him  ;  that  glory 
may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together ;  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  flourish  out  of  the  earth,  and  righteousness 
hath  looked  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving-kindness;  and  our 
land  shall  give  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him  ;  and  he  shall  direct 
his  going  in  the  way. 

Psalm  xciii.  Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious  apparel ; 
the  Lord  hath  put  on  his  apparel,  and  girded  him- 
self with  strength. 

He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot 
be  moved. 

Ever  since  the  world  began,  hath  thy  seat  been  pre- 
pared :  Thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  are  risen,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have  lift  up 
their  voice;  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and  rage  horribly; 
but  yet  the  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on  high,  is  mightier. 

Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  are  very  sure:  holiness  be- 
cometh  thine  house  for  ever. 


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Psalm  xcvii.  Domitius  regnavit. 
HE  Lord  is  King,  the  earth  may  be  glad  thereof: 
yea,  the  multitude  of  the  isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him:  righteous- 
ness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  seat. 

There  shall  go  a  fire  before  him,  and  burn  up  his  ene- 
mies on  every  side. 

His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto  the  world;  the  earth  saw 
it,  and  was  afraid. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ; 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteousness,  and  all  the 
people  have  seen  his  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship  carved  images, 
and  that  delight  in  vain  gods:  worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced ;  and  the  daughters  of 
Juda  were  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

For  thou.  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that  are  in  the  earth  : 
<hou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

O  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate  the  thing 
which  is  evil :  the  Lord  preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints  ; 
he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and  joyful 
gladness  for  such  as  are  true-hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous,  and  give  thanks  for 
a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

SELECTION  IX. 

Psalm  viii.  Dominc^  Dominus  nosfer. 

OLORD,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  Name 
in  all  the  world  ;  thou  that  hast  set  thy  glory  abovQ, 
the  heav^'us  ! 

Out  oi  the  moiiih  of  very  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
thou  ordained  strength,  because  of  thine  enemies,  that 
thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

For  I  will  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the  works  of  thy 
fingers  ;  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast  ordained. 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him?  and  the 
son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him? 

Thou  madest  him  lower  than  the  angels,  to  crown  him 
with  glory  and  worship. 

Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works  of  thy 
hands;  and  thou  hast  put  all  things  in  subjection  under 
his  feet; 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

All  sheep  and  oxen;  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field; 

The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea;  and 
whatsoever  walketh  through  tlie  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  world! 

From  Psalm  xxxiii.  Exiiltate^  jiisti. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous;  for  it  becom- 
eth  v/ell  the  just  to  be  thankful. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp;  sing  praises  unto  him  with 
the  lute,  and  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  praises  unto  him 
with  a  good  courage. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true,  and  all  his  works  are 
faithful. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment;  the  earth  is  full 
of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made,  and 
all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together,  as  it  were 
upon  an  heap;  and  layeth  up  the  deep,  as  in  a  treasure- 
house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord;  stand  in  awe  of  him,  all 
ye  that  dwell  in  the  world : 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ;  he  commanded,  and  it 
stood  fast. 

From  Psalm  cxlvii.  Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to  sing 
praises  unto  our  God;  yea,  a  joyful  and  pleasant 
thing  it  is  to  be  thankful. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and  gather  together 
the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  who  are  broken  in  heart,  and  giveth 
medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  and  calleth  them  all 
by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power ;  yea,  and  his 
wisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  setteth  up  the  meek,  and  bringeth  the  ungod- 
ly down  to  the  ground. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

0  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ;  singpraises  up- 
on the  harp  unto  our  God ; 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth  ;  and  maketh  the  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
mountains,  and  the  herb  for  the  use  of  men  ; 

Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  andfeedeth  the  young 
ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

The  Lord's  delight  is  in  those  who  fear  him,  and  put 
their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  ;  praise  thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  flour  of  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth,  and  Ifis 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth  the  hoar-frost 
like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels ;  who  is  able  to 
abide  his  frost? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them ;  he  blow- 
eth  with  his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  vtnto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and  ordi- 
nances unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  ;  neither  have  the 
heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

From  Psalm  Ivii.  Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

SET  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens  ;  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 
My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  ;  I  will  sing 
and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory ;  awake,  lute  and  harp :  I  myself 
will  awake  right  early. 

1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  peo- 
ple, and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the  hea- 
vens, and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens  \  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

SELECTION  X. 

From  Psalm  xcvi.  Cantate  Domino. 

OSING  unto   the  Lord  a  new  song ;    sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  whole  earth. 
Sing  unto  the  L.ord,  and  praise  his  name ;  be  telling  of 
his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  his  honour  unto  the  heathen,  and  his  wonders 
unto  all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  cannot  worthily  be  praised ; 
he  is  more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 

Psalm  cxlviii.  Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven;  praise  him  in  the 
height. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his ;  praise  him,  all  his  host. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon ;  praise  him,  all  ye  stars  and 
light. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that  are  above 
the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord ;  for  he  spake 
the  word,  and  they  were  made  ;  he  commanded  and  they 
were  created. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever;  he  hath 
given  them  a  law  which  shall  not  be  broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps  ; 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapours,  wind  and  storm,  ful- 
filling his  word ; 

Mountains  and  all  hills ;   fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars ; 

Beasts  and  all  cattle  ;  worms  and  feathered  fowls  ; 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people ;  princes  and  all 
judges  of  the  world ; 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children,  praise 
the  Name  of  the  Lord ;  for  his  Name  only  is  excellent, 
and  his  praise  above  heaven  and  earth. 

He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  people  :  all  his  saints  shall 
praise  him ;  even  the  children  of  Israel,  even  the  people 
that  serveth  him. 

From  Psalm  cxlix.  CaiUate  Do7nino, 

SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  let  the  congrega- 
tion of  saints  praise  him, 


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FOR  HOLY-DAYS. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him ;  and  let  the 
children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

Let  them  praise  his  Name  in  the  dance;  let  them  sing 
praises  unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  people,  and  helpeth 
the  meek-hearted. 

Psalm  cl.  Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  God  in  his  holiness;  praise  him  in  the  fir- 
mament of  his  power. 

Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts;  praise  him  according  to 
his  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet;  praise  him 
upon  the  lute  and  harp. 

Praise  him  in  the  cymbals  and  dances;  praise  him  upon 
the  strings  and  pipe. 

Praise  him  upon  the  well  tuned  cymbals;  praise  him 
upon  the  loud  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 


1[  Portions  of  Psalms^  to  be  simg  or  said,  at  Morning  Pray- 
er, on  certain  Feasts  and  Fasts,  instead  of  the  Venite 
Exultemus,  when  any  of  the  J  ore  going  Selections  are  to 
follow  instead  of  the  Psalms,  as  in  the  Table. 

CHRISTMAS-DAY. 

From  Psalms  xlv.  Ixxxix.  ex. 

THY  seat,  O  God,  endureth  for  ever ;  the  sceptre  of 
thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity; 
wherefore  God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving  kindness  of  the 
Lord ;  with  my  mouth  will  I  ever  be  showing  thy  truth, 
from  one  generation  to  another. 

For  I  have  said,  mercy  shall  be  set  up  for  ever ;  thy 
truth  shah  thou  establish  in  the  heavens. 

The  Lord  is  our  defence  ;  the  holy  One  of  Israel  is  our 
king. 

Thou  spakest  some  time  in  visions  unto  thy  saints,  and 


FOR  HOLY-DAYS. 

saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty,  I  have 
exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

I  will  set  his  dominion  in  the  sea,  and  his  right  hand 
in  the  floods. 

And  I  will  make  him  my  first-born,  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right 
hand,  until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  foot-stool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  power  out  of  Sion ;  be 
thou  ruler,  even  in  the  midst  among  thine  enemies. 

In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  people  offer  thee  free- 
will offerings  with  an  holy  worship :  the  dew  of  thy  birth 
is  of  the  womb  of  the  morning. 

The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent.  Thou  art  a  ptiest 
for  ever,  after  the  order  of  Melchizedech. 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 

From  Psalms  xxxii.  xxxviii.  cxxx. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

Put  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  thine  anger ;  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure: 

For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thine  hand  press- 
eth  me  sore. 

My  wickednesses  are  gone  over  my  head,  and  are  like  a 
sore  burden,  too  heavy  for  me  to  bear. 

I  will  confess  my  wickedness,  and  be  sorry  for  my  sin. 

Haste  thee   to   help  me,  O    Lord  God  of  my  salva- 
tion. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord ;  Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 

Let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice  of  my  supplica- 
tions. 

If  thou,  Lord,   shouldest  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is 
done  amiss,  O  Lord,  who  shall  stand? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou  mayest  be 
feared. 

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FOR  HOLY-DAYS. 
GOOD  FRIDAY. 

From  Psalms  xzli.  Ixiz.  xl. 

MY  God,  my  God,  look  upon  me ;  why  hast  thou  for- 
saken  me  ?  and  art  so  far  from  my  health,  and 
from  the  words  of  my  complaint  ? 

But  thou  art  holy,  O  thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises  of 
Israel. 

I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man ;  a  reproach  of  men,  and  des- 
pised of  the  people. 

All  they  that  sec  me  laugh  me  to  scorn ;  they  shoot  out 
the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying. 

He  trusted  in  God,  that  he  v/ould  deliver  him ;  let  him 
deliver  him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

The  counsel  of  the  wicked  layeth  siege  against  me ; 
they  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 

They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and  cast  lots  upon 
my  vesture. 

But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord:  O  my  strength, 
haste  thee  to  help  me. 

Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my  heart ;  I  am  full  of  heavi- 
ness ;  I  looked  for  some  to  have  pity  on  me,  but  there  was 
no  man,  neither  found  I  any  to  comfort  me. 

They  gave  me  gall  to  eat;  and  when  I  was  thirsty, 
they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

Sacrifice  and  meat-offeringthou  wouldcst  not;  but  mine 
ears  hast  thou  opened. 

Burnt-offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast  thou  not  requi- 
red:  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come; 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me,  that  I 
should  fulfil  thy  will,  O  my  God:  I  am  content  to  do  it; 
yea  thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

ASCENSION-DAY. 

From  Psalms  xxiv.  xlvii. 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates;  and  be  yc  Hft  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors, and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 
Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  the  Lord  strong  and  migh- 
ty; even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  yc  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,   ye 


FOR  HOLY-DAYS. 

everlasting  doors,  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory?  even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he 
is  the  King  of  glory. 

O  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people ;  shout 
unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible ;  he  is  a  great  King 
over  all  the  earth. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout ;  the  Lord  with  the  sound 
of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praise  to  God,  sing  praises  ;  sing  praises  unto  our 
King,   sing  praises. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen :  God  sitteth  upon  the 
throne  of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together,  even 
the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham ;  for  the  shields  of 
the  earth  belong  unto  God:  He  is  greatly  exalted. 

WHITSUNDAY. 

From  Psalms  ii.  Ixviii. 

1WILL  declare  the  decree ;  the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
me.  Thou  art  my  son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance,  and  the  utmost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy 
possession. 

Be  wise  now,  therefore,  O  ye  kings;  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and  rejoice  with  trembling. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  name :  extol  him  that 
rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name  Jah,  and  rejoice  be- 
fore him. 

Thou,  O  God,  sentest  a  gracious  rain  upon  thine  inheri- 
tance, and  refreshedst  it  when  it  was  weary. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word ;  great  was  the  company  of 
those  that  published  it. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be  as 
the  wings  of  a  dove,  covered  with  silver,  and  her  feathers 
with  yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high ;  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive ;  thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men ;  yea,  lor  the 
rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among  them. 


FOR  HOLY-DAYS. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  benefits ; 
even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth :  O  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heaven  of  heavens,  which 
were  of  old:  Lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice,  and  that  a 
mighty  voice. 

Ascribe  the  strength  unto  God ;  his  excellency  is  over 
Israel,  and  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

O  God  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places ;  the 
God  of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  and  power  unto  his 
people :  Blessed  be  God. 


THE 

PSALTER, 


OR 


B 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 

The  First  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  i.  Beatus  vir,  qui  non  abiit. 
LESSED  is  the  man  that  hath  not  walked  in  the 


counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sin- 
ners, and  hath  not  sat  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful : 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord,  and  in  his 
law  will  he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  water-side, 
that  will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season: 

4  His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither ;  and  look,  whatsoever  he 
doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

5  As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not  so  with  them ;  but  they 
arc  like  the  chaff,  which  the  wind  scattereth  away  from  the 
face  of  the  earth. 

6  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  be  able  to  stand  in  the 
judgment;  neither  the  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

7  But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous;  and 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  ii.    Qitare  fremuerunt  gentes? 

WHY  do  the  heathen  so  furiously  rage  together  ?  and 
why  do  the  people  imagine  a  vain  thing  ? 

2  The  kings  of  the  earth  stand  up,  and  the  rulers  take 
counsel  together  against  the  Lord,  and  against  his  Anoint- 
ed: 

3  Let  us  break  their  bonds  asunder,  and  cast  away  their 
cords  from  us. 


1.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

4  He  that  dwelleth  in  heaven  shall  laugh  them  to  scorn  : 
the  Lord  shall  have  them  in  derision. 

5  Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath,  and  vex 
them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

6  Yet  have  I  set  my  King  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Sion. 

7  I  will  preach  the  law,  whereof  the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
me,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

8  Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance,  and  the  utmost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy 
possession. 

9  Thou  shalt  bruise  them  with  a  rod  of  iron,  and  break 
them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

10  Be  wise  now  therefore,  O  ye  kings ;  be  learned,  ye 
that  are  judges  of  the  earth. 

11  Serve  the  Lord  in  fear,  and  rejoice  unto  him  with 
reverence. 

12  Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  so  ye  perish 
from  the  right  way :  if  liis  wrath  be  kindled,  yea  but  a 
little,  blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Psalm  iii.  Dotnlne,  quid  multiplicati  ? 

LORD,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me  ?  many 
are  they  that  rise  against  me. 

2  Many  one  there  be  that  say  of  my  soul.  There  is  no 
help  for  him  in  his  God. 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  defender;  thou  art  my  wor- 
ship, and  the  lifter  up  of  my  head. 

4  I  did  call  upon  the  Lord  with  my  voice,  and  he  heard 
me  out  of  his  holy  hill. 

5  I  lad  me  down  and  slept,  and  rose  up  again  ;  for  the 
Lord  sustained  me. 

6  I  will  not  be  afraid  for  ten  thousands  of  the  people, 
that  ha\  c   set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 

7  Up,  Lord,  and  help  me,  O  my  God ;  for  thou  smit- 
estall  mine  enemies  upon  the  cheek-bone :  thou  hast  bro- 
ken the  teeth  of  the  ungodly. 

8  Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord;  and  thy  bless- 
ing is  upon  tliy  people. 

Psalm  iv.   Cum  invocareni. 

EARmc,  v/hen  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness: 
thou  hast  set  me  at  liberty,  when  I  was  in  trouble ; 


H 


THE  PSALTER,  l.  Day. 

have  mercy   upon   me,    and   hearken  unto  my   prayer. 

2  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  blaspheme  mine 
honour,  and  have  such  pleasure  in  vanity,  and  seek  after 
falshood  ? 

3  Know  this  also  that  the  Lord  hath  chosen  to  himself 
the  man  that  is  godly :  when  I  call  upon  the  Lord  he  will 
hear  me. 

4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not ;  commune  with  your  own 
heart,  and  in  your  chamber,  and  be  still. 

5  Offer  the  sacrifice  of  righteousness,  and  put  your  trust 
in  the  Lord. 

6  There  be  many  that  say.  Who  will  show  us  any  good? 

7  Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us. 

8  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  since  the  time 
that  their  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil  increased. 

9  I  will  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  take  my  rest ;  for 
it  is  thou  Lord  only  that  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

Psalm  V.     Verba  mea  anribus. 

PONDER  my  words,  O  Lord,  consider  my  meditation. 
2  O  hearken  thou  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling,  my 
King,  and  my  God:  for  unto  thee  will  I  make  my 
prayer.    ' 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  betimes,  O  Lord;  early  in 
the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  will 
look  up. 

4  Eor  thou  art  the  God  that  hast  no  pleasure  in  wicked- 
ness ;  neither  shall  any  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

5  Such  as  be  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight ;  for 
thou  hatest  all  them  that  work  vanity. 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  lies :  the  Lord 
will  abhor  both  the  blood-thirsty  and  deceitful  man. 

7  But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thine  house,  even  up- 
on the  multitude  of  thy  mercy,  and  in  thy  fear  will  I  wor- 
ship toward  thy  holy  temple. 

8  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness,  because  of 
mine  enemies ;    make  thy  way  plain  before  my  face. 

9  For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  his  mouth;  their  in- 
ward parts  are  very  wickedness. 

10  Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre  ;  they  flatter  with 
their  tongue. 


I.Day.  the  PSALTER. 

1  ]  Destroy  thou  them,  O  God ;  let  them  perish  through 
their  own  imagmations  ;  cast  them  out  in  the  aiuUitude  of 
their  ungodhness  ;  for  they  have  rebelled  against  thee. 

12  And  let  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice : 
they  shall  ever  be  giving  of  thanks,  because  thou  defend- 
est  them  ;  they  that  love  thy  Name  shall  be  joyful  in  thee  : 

13  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  give  thy  blessing  unto  the  right- 
eous, and  with  thy  favourable  kindness  wilt  thou  defend 
him,  as  with  a  shield. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  vi.  Domitie,  ?ie  in  furore. 

OLORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  indignation,  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  displeasure. 

2  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  1  am  weak :  O 
Lord,  heal  me,  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

3  My  soul  also  is  sore  troubled :  but.  Lord,  how  long 
wilt  thou  punish  me  ? 

4  Turn  thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul ;  O  save  me, 
for  thy  mercies  sake  : 

5  For  in  death  no  man  remembereth  thee;  and  who  will 
give  thee  thanks  in  the  pit? 

6  I  am  weary  of  my  groaning:  every  night  wash  I  my 
bed,  and  w^ater  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

7  My  beauty  is  gone  for  very  trouble,  and  worn  away 
because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

8  Away  from  me,  all  ye  that  work  vanity;  for  the  Lord 
iiath  lieardthe  voice  of  my  weeping. 

9  The  Lord  hath  heard  my  petition ;  the  Lord  will  receive 
my  prayer. 

10  All  mine  enemies  shall  be  confounded,  and  sore  vex* 
ed  ;  they  shall  be  turned  back,  and  put  to  shame  suddenly. 

Psalm  vii.  Dotiihie,  Dens  mens. 

OLORD,  my  God,  in  thee  have  I  put  my  trust:  save 
me  from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and  deliver  me  ; 

2  Lest  he  devour  my  soul  like  a  lion,  and  tear  it  in  pieces, 
while  there  is  none  to  help. 

3  O  Lord  my  God,  if  I  have  done  any  such  thing ;  or  if 
there  be  any  wickedness  in  my  hands  ; 

4  If  I  have  rewarded  evil  unto  him  that  dealt  friendly 


THE  PSALTER.  1.  Dat. 

with  mc ;    yea,   I  have   delivered  him  that  without  any 
cause  is  mine  enemy ; 

5  Then  let  mine  enemy  persecute  my  soul,  and  take 
me ;  yea,  let  him  tread  my  life  down  upon  the  earth,  and 
lay  mine  honour  in  the  dust. 

6  Stand  up,  O  Lord,  in  thy  wrath,  and  lift  up  thyself, 
because  of  the  indignation  of  mine  enemies;  arise  up  for 
me  in  the  judgment  that  thou  hast  commanded : 

7  And  so  shall  the  congregation  of  the  people  come 
about  thee :  for  their  sakes  therefore  lift  up  thyself  again. 

8  The  Lord  shall  judge  the  people  :  give  sentence  with 
me,  O  Lord,  according  to  my  righteousness,  and  accord- 
ing to  the  innocency  that  is  in  me. 

9  O  let  the  wickedness  of  the  ungodly  come  to  an  end 
but  guide  thou  the  just. 

10  For  the  righteous  God  trieth  the  very  hearts  and  reins. 

1 1  My  help  cometh  of  God,  who  preserveth  them  that 
are  true  of  heart. 

12  God  is  a  righteous  Judge,  strong,  and  patient ;  and 
God  is  provoked  every  day. 

13  If  a  man  will  not  turn,  he  will  whet  his  sword;  he 
hath  bent  his  bow,  and  made  it  ready. 

14  He'  hath  prepared  for  him  the  instruments  of  death; 
he  ordaineth  his  arrows  against  the  persecutors. 

15  Behold,  he  travaileth  with  mischief;  he  hath  con- 
ceived sorrow,  and  brought  forth  ungodliness. 

16  He  hath  graven  and  digged  up  a  pit,  and  is  fallen 
himself  into  the  destruction  that  he  made  for  other. 

17  For  his  travail  shall  come  upon  his  own  head,  and 
his  wickedness  shall  fall  on  his  own  pate. 

18  1  will  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  according  to  his 
righteousness  ;  and  I  will  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
most  high. 

Psalm  viii.  Domme,  Dominus  noster, 

OLORD,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  Name  in 
all  the  world ;   thou  that  hast  set  thy  glory  above 
the  heavens ! 

2  Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
thou  ordained  strength,  because  of  thine  enemies  that 
thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

N  n 


2.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

3  For  I  will  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the  work's  of 
thy  fingers  ;  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast  or- 
dained. 

4  What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the 
son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

5  Thou  madest  him  lower  than  the  angels,  to  crown 
him  with  glory  and  worship. 

6  I'hou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works  of 
thy  hands  :  and  thou  hast  put  all  things  in  subjection  under 
his  feet ; 

7  All  sheep  and  oxen  ;  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 

8  The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea;  and 
whatsoever  walketh  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

9  O  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  thy  Name  in 
all  the  world ! 

The  Second  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  ix.  Coiifitebor  tibi. 

1WILL  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole 
heart ;   I  will  speak  of  all  thy  marvellous  works. 

2  I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee;  yea,  my  songs  will 
I  make   of  thy  Name,  O  thou  Most  Highest. 

3  While  mine  enemies  are  driven  back,  they  shall  fall 
and  perish  at  thy  presence: 

4  For  thou  hast  maintained  my  right,  and  my  cause; 
thou  art  set  in  the  throne  that  judgest  right. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  heathen,  and  destroyed  the 
ungodly;  thou  hast  put  out  their  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

6  O  thou  enemy,  destructions  are  come  to  a  perpetual 
end;  even  as  the  cities  which  thou  hast  destroyed,  their 
memorial  is  perished  with  them. 

7  But  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever;  he  hath  also  pre- 
pared his  <^eat  for  judgment. 

8  For  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteousness,  and 
minister  true  judgment  unto  the  people. 

9  The  Lordalso  will  be  a  defence  for  the  oppressed,  even 
a  refuge  in  due  time  of  trouble. 

10  And  they  that  know  thy  Name  will  put  their  trust 
in  thee ;  for  thou,  Lord,  hast  never  failed  them  that  seekthee. 


THE  PSALTER.  2.  Day. 

.   1 1  O  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in  Sion ;  show  the 
people  of  his  doings : 

12  For  when  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he  remem- 
bereth  them,  and  forgetteth  not  the  complaint  of  the  poor. 

13  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord;  consider  the  trouble 
which  I  suffer  of  them  that  hate  me,  thou  that  liftest  me 
up  from  the  gates  of  death  ; 

14  That  I  may  show  all  thy  praises  within  the  ports  of 
the  daughter  of  Sion  :  I  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 

15  The  heathen  are  sunk  down  in  the  pit  that  they 
made ;  in  the  same  net  which  they  hid  privily  is  their  foot 
taken. 

16  The  Lord  is  known  to  execute  judgment;  the  un- 
godly is  trapped  in  the  work  of  his  own  hands. 

17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the 
people  that  forget  God. 

18  For  the  poor  shall  not  alway  be  forgotten  ;  the  pa- 
tient abiding  of  the  meek  shall  not  perish  for  ever. 

19  Up,  Lord,  and  let  not  man  have  the  upper  hand; 
let  the  heathen  be  judged  in  thy  sight. 

20  Put  them  in  fear,  O  Lord,  that  the  heathen  may 
know  themselves  to  be  but  men. 

Psalm  X.   Ut  quid^  JDomine  ? 

WHY  standest  thou  so  far  off,   O  Lord,  and  hidest 
thy  face  in  the  needful  time  of  trouble  ? 

2  The  ungodly,  for  his  own  lust,  doth  persecute  the 
poor:  let  them  be  taken  in  the  crafty  wiliness  that  they 
have  imagined. 

3  For  the  ungodly  hath  made  boast  of  his  own  heart's 
desire,  and  speaketh  good  of  the  covetous,  whom  Godab* 
horreth. 

4  The  ungodly  is  so  proud,  that  he  careth  not  for  God, 
neither  is  God  in  all  his  thoughts. 

5  His  ways  are  alway  grievous;  thy  judgments  are  far 
above  out  of  his  sight,  and  therefore  defieth  he  all  his 
enemies. 

6  For  he  hath  said  in  his  heart,  Tush,  I  shall  never  be 
cast  down,  there  shall  no  harm  happen  unto  me. 

7  His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing,  deceit,  and  fraud ;  un- 
der his  tongue  is  ungodliness  and  vanity. 


2.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

8  He  sitteth  lurking^in  the  thievish  corners  of  the  streets^ 
and  privily  in  his  lurking  dens  doth  he  murder  the  inno- 
cent ;  his  eyes  are  set  against  the  poor. 

9  For  he  lieth  waiting  secretly  ;  even  as  a  lion  lurketh 
he  in  his  den,  that  he  may  ravish  the  poor. 

10  He  doth  ravish  the  poor,  when  he  getteth  him  into 
his  net. 

11  He  falleth  down  and  humbleth  himself,  that  the  con- 
gregation of  the  poor  may  fall  into  the  hands  of  his  captains, 

12  He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  Tush,  God  hath  forgot- 
ten ;  he  hidcth  away  his  face,  and  he  will  never  see  it. 

13  Arise,  O  Lord  God,  and  lift  up  thine  hand;  forget 
not  the  poor. 

14  Wherefore  should  the  wicked  blaspheme  God,  while 
he  doth  say  in  his  heart.  Tush,  thovi  God  carest  not  for  it? 

15  Surely  thou  hast  seen  it;  for  thou  beholdest  ungod- 
liness and  wrong. 

16  That  thou  mayest  take  the  matter  into  thy  hand: 
the  poor  committeth  himself  unto  thee ;  for  thou  art  the 
helper  of  the  friendless. 

17  Break  thou  the  power  of  the  ungodly  and  malicious  ; 
take  away  his  ungodliness,  and  thou  shalt  find  none. 

1 8  The  Lord  is  King  for  ever  and  ever,  and  the  heathen 
are  perished  out  of  the  land. 

19  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  poor;  thou 
preparest  their  heart,  and  thine  ear  hearkeneth  thereto. 

20  To  help  the  fatherless  and  poor  unto  their  right, 
that  the  man  of  the  earth  be  no  more  exalted  against  them. 

Psalm  xi.    Li  Dommo  confido, 

IN  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust ;  how  say   ye  then  to  my 
soul,  that  she  should  flee  as  a  bird  unto  the  hill  ? 

2  For  lo,  the  ungodly  bend  their  bow,  and  make  ready 
their  arrows  within  the  quiver,  that  they  may  privily  shoot 
at  them  which  are  true  of  heart. 

3  For  the  foundations  will  be  cast  down ;  and  what  hath 
the  righteous  done  ? 

4  The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple ;  the  Lord's  scat  is  in 
heaven. 

5  His  eyes  consider  the  poor,  and  liis  eye-lids  try  the 
cHldren  of  men. 


THE  PSALTER.  2.  Day. 

6  The  Lord  alloweth  the  righteous ;  but  the  ungodly, 
and  him  that  delighteth  in  wickedness,  doth  his  soul  abhor. 

7  Upon  the  ungodly  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and  brim- 
stone, storm  and  tempest:  this  shall  be  their  portion  to  drink. 

8  For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness ;  his 
countenance  will  behold  the  thing  that  is  just. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xii.  Salvum  mefac, 

HELP  me,  Lord,  for  there  is  not  one  godly  man  left ; 
for  the  faithful  are  minished  from  among  the  chil- 
dren of  men. 

2  They  talk  of  vanity  every  one  with  his  neighbour ; 
they  do  but  flatter  with  their  lips,  and  dissemble  in  their 
double  heart. 

3  The  Lord  shall  root  out  all  deceitful  lips,  and  the  tongue 
that  speaketh  proud  things: 

4  Which  have  said.  With  our  tongue  will  we  prevail ;  wc 
are  they  that  ought  to  speak:  who  is  Lord  over  us? 

5  Now,  for  the  comfortless  troubles  sake  of  the  needy, 
and  because  of  the  deep  sighing  of  the  poor, 

6  I  will  up,  saith  the  Lord,  and  will  help  every  one  from 
him  that  swelleth  against  him,  and  will  set  him  at  rest. 

7  The  words  of  the  Lord  are  pure  words,  even  as  the 
silver  which  from  the  earth  is  tried,  and  purified  seven 
times  in  the  fire. 

8  Thou  shalt  keep  them,  O  Lord;  thou  shalt  preserve 
him   from  this  generation  for  ever. 

9  The  ungodly  walk  on  every  side :  when  they  are 
exalted,  the  children  of  men  are  put  to  rebuke. 

Psalm  xiii.  Usque  quo  Domine? 

HOWlong  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O  Lord;  for  ever?  hov7 
long  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face  from  me  ? 

2  How  long  shall  I  seek  counsel  in  my  soul,  and  be  so 
vexed  in  my  heart  ?  How  long  shall  mine  enemies  triumph 
over  me? 

3  Consider,  and  hear  me,  O  Lord  my  God;  lighten 
mine  eyes,  that  I  sleep  not  in  death ; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against  him: 
for  if  I  be  cast  down,  they  that  trouble  me  will  rejoice  at  it. 


S.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

5  But  my  trust  is  in  thy  mercy,  and  my  heart  is  joyful 
in  thy  salvation. 

6  I  will  sing  of  the  Eord,  because  he  hath  dealt  so  lov- 
ingly v^ith  me;  yea,  I  w^ill  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
most  Highest.  "■ 

Psalm  xiv.    Dixit  insipiens. 

THE  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 
2  They  are  corrupt,   and  become   abominable  in 
their  doings;  there   is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

3  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  chil- 
dren of  men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  would  under- 
stand, and  seek  after  God: 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way,  they  are  altoge- 
ther become  abominable  ;  there  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
no    not  one. 

5  Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre;  with  their  tongues 
have  they  deceived :  the  poison  of  asps  is  under  their  lips. 

6  Their  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  bitterness;  their 
feet    are  swift    to    shed  blood. 

7  Destruction  and  unhappiness  is  in  their  ways,  and 
the  way  of  peace  have  they  not  known;  there  is  no  fear  of 
God  before  their  eyes. 

8  Have  they  no  knowledge,  that  they  are  all  such 
workers  of  mischief,  eating  up  my  people  as  it  were  bread, 
and  call  not  upon  the  Lord? 

9  There  were  they  brought  in  great  fear,  even  where  no 
fear  was;  for  God  is  in  the  generation  of  the  righteous. 

10  As  for  you,  ye  have  made  a  mock  at  the  counsel  of 
the  poor ;  because  he  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord. 

11  Who  shall  give  salvation  unto  Israel  out  of  Sion? 
When  the  Lord  turncth  the  captivity  of  his  people,  then 
shall  Jacob  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 


The  Third  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  XV.  Dominc^  quis  habitabit. 

ORD,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle?   or  who 
shall  rest  upon  thy  holy  hill? 


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THE  PSALTER.  S.Day. 

2  Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life,  and  docth  the 
thing  which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the  truth  from  his 
heart: 

3  He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor  done 
evil  to  his  neighbour,  and  hath  not  slandered  his  neigh- 
bour: 

4  He  that  setteth  not  by  himself;  but  is  lowly  in  his 
own  eyes,  and  maketh  much  of  them  that  fear  the 
Lord: 

5  He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbour,  and  disappoint- 
eth  him  not,  though  it  were  to  his  own  hinderance : 

6  He  that  hath  not  given  his  money  upon  usury,  nor 
taken  reward  against  the  innocent. 

7  VV^hoso  doeth  these  things  shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  xvi.     Conserva  me,  Doynine^ 

PRESERVE  me,  O  God;  for  in  thee  have  I  put  my 
trust. 

2  O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art 
my  God;  my  goods  are  nothing  unto  thee. 

3  All  my  deUght  is  upon  the  saints  that  are  in  the 
earth,  and  upon  such  as  excel  in  virtue. 

4  But  they  that  run  after  another  God  shall  have  great 
trouble. 

5  Their  drink-offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer,  neither 
make  mention  of  their  names  within  my  lips. 

6  The  Lord  himself  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance, 
and  of  my  cup;  thou  shalt  maintain  my  lot. 

7  The  lot  is  fallen  unto  me  in  a  fair  ground;  yea,  I  have 
a  goodly  heritage. 

8  I  will  thank  the  Lord  for  giving  me  warning;  my 
reins  also  chasten  me  in  the  night  season. 

9  I  have  set  God  always  before  me ;  for  he  is  on  my 
right  hand,  therefore  I  shall  not  fall. 

10  Wherefore  my  heart  was  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiced; 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

1 1  For  why  ?  thou  shalt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ;  nei- 
ther shalt  thou  suffer  thy  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

12  Thou  shalt  show  me  the  path  of  life :  in  thy  presence 
is  the  fulness  of  joy,  and  at  thy  right  hand  there  is  plea- 
sure for  evermore. 


3.  DAT.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  xvii.  Exaudi,  Domine, 

HEAR  the  right,  O  Lord,  consider  my  complaint,  and 
hearken  unto  my  prayer,  that  goeth  not  out  of  feign- 
ed lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence,  and 
let  thine  eyes  look  oipon  the  thing  that  is  equal. 

3  Thou  hast  proved  and  visited  mine  heart  in  the  night 
season;  thou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt  find  no  wickedness 
in  me;  for  I  am  utterly  purposed  that  my  mouth  shall 
not  offend. 

4  Because  of  men's  works  that  are  done  against  the 
words  of  thy  lips,  I  have  kept  me  from  the  ways  of  the 
destroyer. 

5  O  hold  thou  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  that  my  foot- 
steps slip  not. 

6  I  have  called  upon  thee,  O  God,  for  thou  shalt  hear 
me :  incline  thine  ear  to  me,  and  hearken  unto  my  words. 

7  Show  thy  marvellous  loving  kindness,  thou  that  art 
the  Saviour  of  them  which  put  their  trust  in  thee,  from 
such  as  resist  thy  right  hand. 

8  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  an  eye ;  hide  me  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings, 

9  From  the  ungodly,  that  trouble  me ;  mine  enemies 
compass  me  round  about,  to  take  away  my  soul. 

10  They  are  inclosed  in  their  own  fat,  and  their  mouth 
speaketh  proud  thmgs. 

1 1  They  lie  waiting  in  our  way  on  every  side,  turning 
their  eyes  down  to  the  ground. 

12  Like  as  a  lion  that  is  greedy  of  his  prey,  and  as  it 
were  a  lion's  whelp  lurking  in  secret  places. 

13  Up,  Lord,  disappoint  him,  and  cast  him  down;  de- 
liver my  soul  from  the  ungodly,  which  is  a  sword  of  thine. 

14  From  the  men  of  thy  hand,  O  Lord,  from  the  men  I 
say,  and  from  the  evil  world ;  which  have  their  portion  in 
this  life,  whose  bellies  thou  fiUest  with  thy  hid  treasure, 

15  They  have  children  at  their  desire,  and  leave  the 
rest  of  their  substance  for  their  babes. 

16  But  as  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  presence  in  righte- 
ousness; and  when  I  awake  up  after  thy  likeness,  I  shall 
be  satisfied  with  it. 


I 


THE  PSALTER.  3.  Day, 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xviii.  Diligam  /e,  Domme. 

WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength.     The  Lord  is 
my  stony  rock,  and  my  defence,  my  Saviour,  my  God, 

and  my  might,  in  whom  I  will  trust;  my  buckler,  the  horn 

also  of  my  salvation,  and  my  refuge. 

2  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  which  is  worthy  to  be 
praised;  so  shall  I  be  safe  from  mine  enemies. 

3  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  over- 
flowings of  ungodliness  made  me  afraid. 

4  The  pains  of  hell  came  about  me ;  the  snares  of  death 
overtook  me. 

5  In  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  and  complain 
unto  my  God ; 

6  So  shall  he  hear  my  voice  out  of  his  holy  temple, 
and  my  complaint  shall  come  before  him;  it  shall  enter 
even  into  his  ears. 

7  The  earth  trembled  and  quaked,  the  very  foundations 
also  of  the  hills  shook,  and  were  removed,  because  he  was 
wroth. 

8  There  went  a  smoke  out  in  his  presence,  and  a  con- 
suming fire  out  of  his  mouth,  so  that  coals  were  kindled 
at  it. 

9  He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down,  and  it 
was  dark  under  his  feet. 

10  He  rode  upon  the  Cherubim,  and  did  fly;  he  came 
flying  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

11  He  made  darkness  his  secret  place,  his  pavilion 
round  about  him  with  dark  water,  and  thick  clouds  to 
cover  him. 

12  At  the  brightness  of  his  presence  his  clouds  remov* 
cd;   hail-stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

13  The  Lord  also  thundered  out  of  heaven,  and  the 
Highest  gave  his  thunder;  hail-stones  and  coals  of 
fire. 

14  He  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered  them ;  he  cast 
forth  lightnings,  and  destroyed  them. 

15  The  springs  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the  founda- 
tions of  the  round  world  were  discovered  at  thy  chiding, 
O  Lord,  at  the  blasting  of  the  breath  of  thy  displeasure. 

Oq 


3.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

16  He  shall  send  down  from  on  high  to  fetch  me,  and 
shall  take  me  out  of  many  waters. 

17  He  shall  deliver  me  from  my  strongest  enemy,  and 
from  them  which  hate  me ;  for  they  are  too  mighty  for  me. 

18  They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  trouble;  but 
the  Lord  was  my  upholder. 

19  He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  place  of  liberty;  he 
brought  mc  forth,  even  because  he  had  a  favour  unto  me. 

20  The  Lord  shall  reward  me  after  my  righteous  deal- 
ing, according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  shall  he  re- 
compense me. 

21  Because  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord,  and  have 
not  forsaken  my  God,  as  the  wicked  doth. 

22  For  I  have  an  eye  unto  all  his  laws,  and  will  not  cast 
out  his  commandments  from  me. 

23  I  was  also  uncorrupt  before  him,  and  eschewed  mine 
own  wickedness. 

24  Therefore  shall  the  Lord  reward  me  after  my  right- 
eous dealing,  and  according  unto  the  cleanness  of  my 
hands  in  his  eye  sight. 

25  With  the  holy  thou  shaft  be  holy,  and  with  a  perfect 
man  thou  shalt  be  perfect. 

26  With  the  clean  thou  shalt  be  clean,  and  with  the 
froward  thou  shalt  learn  frowardness. 

27  For  thou  shalt  save  the  people  that  are  in  adversity, 
and  shalt  bring  down  the  high  looks  of  the  proud. 

28  Thou  also  shalt  light  my  candle  ;  the  Lord  my  God 
shall  make  my  darkness  to  be  light. 

29  For  in  thee  I  shall  discomfit  an  host  of  men,  and 
with  the  help  of  my  God  I  shall  leap  over  the  wall. 

30  The  way  of  God  is  an  undeflled  wny ;  the  word  of  the 
Lord  also  is  tried  in  the  lire :  he  is  the  defender  of  all 
them  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

31  For  who  is  God,  but  the  Lord?  or  who  hath  any 
strength,  except  our  God  ? 

32  It  is  God  that  girdcth  mc  with  strength  of  war,  and 
makcth  my  way  perfect. 

33  He  makcth  my  feet  like  harts'  feet,  and  setteth  mc 
up  on  high. 

34  He  tcachcth  mine  hands  to  fight,  and  mine  arms  shall 
break  even  a  bow  of  steel. 


THE  PSALTER.  S.Day. 

35  Thou  hast  given  me  the  defence  of  thy  salvation; 
thy  right  hand  also  shall  hold  me  up,  and  thy  loving  cor* 
rection  shall  make  me  great. 

36  Thou  shalt  make  room  enough  under  me  for  to  go, 
that  my  foot-steps  shall  not  slide.  , 

37  1  will  follow  upon  mine  enemies,  and  overtake  them  ^ 
neither  will  I  turn  again  till  I  have  destroyed  them. 

38  I  will  smite  them,  that  they  shall  not  be  able  to 
stand,  but  fall  under  my  feet. 

39  Thou  hast  girded  me  with  strength  unto  the  battle; 
thou  shalt  throw  dowivmine  enemies  under  me. 

40  Thou  hast  made  mine  enemies  also  to  turn  their 
backs  upon  me,  and  I  shall  destroy  them  that  hate 
me. 

41  They  shall  cry,  but  there  shall  be  none  to  help 
them  ;  yea,  even  unto  the  Lord  shall  they  cry,  but  he 
shall  not  hear  them. 

42  I  will  beat  them  as  small  as  the  dust  before  the  wind : 
I  will  cast  them  out  as  the  clay  in  the  streets. 

43  Thou  shalt  deliver  me  from  the  strivings  of  the 
people,  and  thou  shalt  make  me  the  head  of  the  hea^ 
then. 

44  A'  people  whom  I  have  not  known  shall  serve 
me. 

45  As  soon  as  they  hear  of  me,  they  shall  obey  me; 
but  the  strange  children  shall  dissemble  with  me. 

46  The  strange  children  shall  fail,  and  be  afraid  out  of 
their  prisons. 

47  The  Lord  liveth  ;  and  blessed  be  my  strong  helper, 
and  praised  be  the  God  of  my  salvation : 

48  Even  the  God  that  seeth  tliat  I  be  avenged,  and  su]> 
dueth  the  people  unto  me. 

49  It  is  he  that  delivereth  me  from  my  cruel  enemies, 
and  settcth  me  up  above  mine  adversaries :  thou  shalt  rid 
me  from  the  wicked  man. 

50  For  this  cause  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  among  the  Gentiles,  and  sing  praises  unto  thy 
Name. 

5 1  Great  prosperity  giveth  he  unto  his  King,  and  show- 
eth  loving  kindness  unto  David,  his  Anointed,  and  unto 
his  Seed  for  evermore. 


4.  bAY.  THE  PSALTER. 

The  Fourth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xix.  Call  ejiarrant. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God,  and  the  firma- 
ment showeth  his  handy  work. 

2  One  day  telleth  another,  and  one  night  certifieth  ano- 
ther. 

3  There  is  neither  speech  nor  language,  but  their  voices 
are  heard  among  them. 

4  Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands,  and  their  words 
into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

5  In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun,  which 
Cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his  chamber,  and 
rejoiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  his  course. 

6  It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  heaven, 
and  runneth  about  unto  the  end  of  it  again,  and  there  is 
nothing  hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

7  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefiled  law,  converting 
the  soul ;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth 
wisdom  unto  the  simple. 

8  T'he  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice  the 
heart;  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth 
light  unto  the  eyes. 

9  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  endureth  for  ever  ; 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true,  and  righteous  altoge- 
ther. 

10  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold;  sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  honey- 
comb. 

1 1  Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  taught ;  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

1 2  Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  offendeth  ?  O  cleanse  thou 
me  from  my  secret  faults. 

13  Keop  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins,  lest 
they  get  the  dom.inion  over  me ;  so  shall  I  be  undefiled, 
and  innocent  from  the  great  offence. 

14  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

15  0  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  Redeemer, 


THE  PSALTER.  4.  Day. 

Psalm  XX.     Exaudiat  te  Dominus. 

THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble ;  the  Name 
of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee : 

2  Send  thee  help  from  the  Sanctuary,  and  strengthen 
thee  out  of  Sion  : 

3  Remember  all  thy  offermgs,  and  accept  thy  burnt  sa- 
crifice : 

4  Grant  thee  thy  heart's  desire,  and  fulfil  all  thy  mind. 

5  We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  triumph  in  the 
Name  of  the  Lord  our  God :  the  Lord  perform  all  thy  pe- 
titions. 

6  Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  helpeth  his  Anointed,  and 
will  hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven,  even  with  the  whole- 
some strength  of  his  right  hand. 

7  Some  put  their  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses ; 
but  we  will  remember  the  Name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

8  They  are  brought  down  and  fallen  ;  but  we  are  risen 
and  stand  upright. 

9  Save  Lord ;  and  hear  us,  O  King  of  heaven,  when 
we  call  upon  thee. 

.     Psalm  xxi.  Domine^  in  virtute  tiia. 

THE  King  shall  rejoice  in  thy  strength,  O  Lord ;  ex- 
ceeding glad  shall  he  be  of  thy  salvation. 

2  Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire,  and  hast  not 
denied  him  the  request  of  his  lips. 

3  For  thou  shalt  prevent  him  with  the  blessings  of  good- 
ness, and  shalt  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold  upon  his  head. 

4  He  asked  life  of  thee,  and  thou  gavest  him  a  long 
life,  even  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  His  honour  is  great  in  thy  salvation  ;  glory  and  great 
worship  shalt  thou  lay  upon  him. 

6  For  thou  shalt  give  him  everlasting  felicity,  and  make 
him  glad  with  the  joy  of  thy  countenance. 

7  And  why  ?  because  the  King  putteth  his  trust  in  the 
Lord ;  and  in  the  mercy  of  the  most  Highest,  he  shall  not 
miscarry. 

8  All  thine  enemies  shall  feel  thy  hand ;  thy  right  hand 
shall  find  out  them  that  hate  thee. 

9  Thou  shalt  make  them  like  a  fiery  oven  in  time  of  thy 


4.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

wrath :  the  Eord  shall  destroy  them  in  his  displeasure, 
and  the  fire  shall  consume  them. 

10  Their  fruit  shalt  thou  root  out  of  the  earth,  and  their 
seed  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

11  For  they  intended  mischief  against  thee,  and  imagin- 
ed such  a  device  as  they  are  not  able  to  perform  ; 

12  Therefore  shalt  thou  put  them  to  flight,  and  the  strings 
of  thy  bow  shalt  thou  make  ready  against  the  face  of  them. 

13  Be  thou  exalted,  Lord,  in  thine  own  strength;  so 
will  we  sing  and  praise  thy  power. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxii.    Deus,  Dens  mens. 

MY  God,  my  God,  look  upon  me !  why  hast  thou  for- 
saken me,    and  art  so  far  from   my  health,  and 
from  the  words  of  my  complaint  ? 

2  O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  day-time,  but  thou  hearest 
not:    and  in  the  night-season  also  I  take  no  rest. 

3  And  thou  continue st  holy,  O  thou  worship  of  Israel. 

4  Our  fathers  hoped  in  thee;  they  trusted  in  thee,  and 
thou  didst  deliver  them. 

5  They  called  upon  thee,  and  were  holpen;  they  put 
their  trust  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

6  But  as  for  me,  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man;  a  very 
scorn  of  men,  and  the  outcast  of  the  people. 

7  All  they  that  see  me,  laugh  me  to  scorn;  they  shoot 
out  their  lips,  and  shake  their  heads,  saying, 

8  He  trusted  in  God,  that  he  would  deliver  him ;  let  him 
deliver  him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

9  But  thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  my  mother's 
womb ;  thou  wast  my  hope,  when  I  hanged  yet  upon  my 
mother's  breasts. 

10  I  have  been  left  unto  thee  ever  since  I  was  born; 
thou  art  my  God  even  from  my  mother's  womb. 

11  O  go  not  from  me;  for  trouble  is  hard  at  hand,  and 
there  is  none  to  help  me. 

12  Many  ozcn  are  come  about  me;  fat  bulls  of  Basan 
close  me  in  on  every  side. 

13  They  gape  upon  me  with  their  mouths,  as  it  were 
a  ramping  and  roaring  lion. 

14  I  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are  out 


THE  PSALSTER.  4.  Day. 

of  joint;  my  heart  also  in  the  midst  of  my  body  is  even 
like  melting  wax. 

15  My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd,  and  my 
tongue  cleaveth  to  my  gums,  and  thou  shalt  bring  me  into 
the  dust  of  death. 

16  For  many  dogs  are  come  about  me,  and  the  council 
of  the  wicked  layeth  siege  against  me. 

17  They  pierced  my  hands,  and  my  feet:  I  may  tell  all 
my  bones:  they  stand  staring  and  looking  upon  me. 

18  They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and  cast  lots 
upon  my  vesture. 

19  But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord ;  thou  art  my 
succour,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 

20  Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword,  my  darling  from 
the  power  of  the  dog. 

21  Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  ;  thou  hast  heard  me 
also  from  among  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

22  I  will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren  ;  in  the 
midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  thee. 

23  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  that  fear  him;  magnify  him 
all  ye  of  the  seed  of  Jacob  ;  and  fear  him,  all  ye  seed  of 
Israel. 

24  For'  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  low  estate 
of  the  poor;  he  hath  not  hid  his  face  from  him;  but  when 
he  called  unto  him,  he  heard  him. 

25  My  praise  is  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation;  my 
vows  will  I  perform  in  the  sight  of  them  that  fear  him. 

26  The  poor  shall  eat,  and  be  satisfied ;  they  that  seek 
after  the  Lord,  shall  praise  him:  your  heart  shall  live  for 
ever. 

27  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  them- 
selves, and  be  turned  imto  the  Lord;  and  all  the  kindreds 
of  the  nations  shall  worship  before  him. 

28  For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's,  and  he  is  the  Go- 
vernor among  the  people. 

29  All  such  as  be  fat  upon  earth  have  eaten,  and  wor- 
shipped. 

30  All  they  that  go  down  into  the  dust  shall  kneel  be- 
fore him,  and  no  man  hath  quickened  his  own  soul. 

3 1  My  seed  shall  serve  him ;  they  shall  be  counted  unto 
the  Lord  for  a  generation. 


S.Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

32  They  shall  come,  and  the  heavens  shall  declare  his 
righteousness  unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born,  whom  the 
Lord  hath  made. 

Psalm  xxiii.  Dominus  regit  me. 

HE  Lord  is  my  shepherd ;  therefore  can  I  lack  no- 


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thing. 


2  He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pasture,  and  lead  me 
forth  beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

3  He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me  forth  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness  for  his  Name's  sake. 

4  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art  with  me,  thy  rod 
and  thy  staff  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  me  against  them 
that  trouble  me  ;  thou  hast  anointed  my  head  with  oil, 
and  my  cup  shall  be  full. 

6  But  thy  loving  kindness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me 
all  the  days  of  my  life  ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 

The  Fifth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxiv.  Domini  est  ten-a. 

THE  earth  is  the   Lord's,  and    all    that  therein    is ; 
thecompassof  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  prepared 
it  upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who 
shall  rise  up  in  his  holy  place  ? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  and 
that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to 
deceive  his  neighbour. 

5  He  sliall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him;  even 
of  them  that  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. . 


THE  PSALTER.  5.  Day. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  it  is  the  Lord  strong 
and  mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come 
in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  even  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  XXV.  Ad  te,  Domine,  levavi. 

UNTO  thee,  O  Lord,  v\^ill  I  lift  up  my  soul;  my  God 
I  have  put  my  trust  in  thee:  O  let  me  not  be  con- 
founded, neither  let  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

2  For  all  they  that  hope  in  thee  shall  not  be  ashamed ; 
but  such  as  transgress  without  a  cause,  shall  be  put  to  con- 
fusion. 

3  Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord,  and  teach  me  thy 
paths. 

4  Lead  me  forth  in  thy  truth,  and  learn  me;  for  thou 
art  the  God  of  my  salvation :  in  thee  hath  been  my  hope 
all  the  day  long. 

5  Call  to  remembrance,  O  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies, 
and  thy  loving  kindnesses,  which  have  been  ever  of  old. 

6  O  remember  not  the  sins  and  offences  of  my  youth ; 
but  according  to  thy  mercy  think  thou  upon  me,  O  Lord, 
for  thy  goodness. 

7  Gracious  and  righteous  is  the  Lord ;  therefore  will 
he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

8  Them  that  are  meek  shall  he  guide  in  judgment ;  and 
such  as  are  gende,  them  shall  he  learn  his  way. 

9  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  unto 
such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  his  testimonies. 

10  For  thy  Name's  sake,  O  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  my 
sin  ;  for  it  is  great. 

11  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord?  him  shall  he 
teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

12  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease,,  and  his  seed  shall  in- 
herit  the  land. 

13  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  among  them  that  fear  him, 
and  he  will  show  them  his  covenant. 

14  Mine  eyes  are  ever  looking  unto  the  Lord;  for  he 
shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 


^.Day.  the  psalter. 

1 5  Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ;  for 
I  am  desolate,  and  in  misery. 

16  The  sorrows  of  my  heart  are  enlarged:  O  bring  thou 
me  out  of  my  troubles. 

1 7  Look  upon  my  adversity  and  misery,  and  forgive  me 
all  my  sin. 

18  Consider  mine  enemies  how  many  they  are;  and 
they  bear  a  tyrannous  hate  against  me. 

19  O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me :  let  me  not  be  con- 
founded, for  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

20  Let  perfectness  and  righteous  dealing  wait  upon  me ; 
for  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee. 

21  Deliver  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

Psalm  XX vi.  jfiulica  me,  Dominc. 

BE  thou  my  Judge,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  walked  innocent- 
ly: my  trust  hath  been  also  in  the  Lord,  therefore 
shall  I  not  fall. 

2  Examine  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  me ;  try  out  my  reins 
and  my  heart. 

3  For  thy  loving-kindness  is  ever  before  mine  eyes  ;  and 
I  will  walk  in  the  truth. 

4  I  have  not  dwelt  with  vain  persons ;  neither  will  I 
have  fellowship  with  the  deceitful. 

5  I  have  hated  the  congregation  of  the  wicked;  and  will 
not  sit  among  the  ungodly. 

6  I  will  wash  my  hands  in  innocency,  O  Lord ;  and  so 
will  I  go  to  thine  altar. 

7  That  I  may  show  the  voice  of  thanksgiving,  and  tell 
of  all  thy  wondrous  works. 

8  Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  thine  honour  dwelleth. 

9  O  shut  not  up  my  soul  with  the  sinners,  nor  my  life 
with  the  blood-thirsty ; 

10  In  whose  hands  is  wickedness,  and  their  right  hand 
is  full  of  gifts. 

1 1  But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  innocently  :  O  deliver  me, 
and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

12  My  foot  btaadcth  right :  I  will  praise  the  Lord  in  tlie 
congregations. 


THE  PSALTER.  S.Day. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxvii.  Dominus  illuminatio, 

THE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation,  whom  then 
shall  I  fear  ?  the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life,  of 
whom  then  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

2  When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my  flesh,  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

3  Though  an  host  of  men  were  laid  against  me,  yet  shall 
not  my  heart  be  afraid ;  and  though  there  rose  up  war 
against  me,  yet  will  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

4  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  which  I  will  re- 
quire ;  even  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  fair  beauty  of  the  Lord, 
and  to  visit  his  temple. 

5  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his  tab- 
ernacle ;  yea,  in  the  secret  place  of  his  dwelling  shall  he 
hide  me,  and  set  me  up  upon  a  rock  of  stone. 

6  And  now  shall  he  lift  up  mine  head  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me. 

7  Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  dwelling  an  oblation,  with 
great  gladness  :  I  will  sing  and  speak  praises  unto  the  Lord- 

8  Hearken  unto  my  voice,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  unto 
thee ;  have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  me. 

9  My  heart  hath  talked  of  thee,  Seek  ye  my  face:  thy 
face.  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

10  O  hide  not  thou  thy  face  from  me,  nor  cast  thy  ser- 
vant away  in  displeasure. 

11  Thou  hast  been  my  succour;  leave  me  not,  neither 
forsake  me,  O  God  of  my  salvation. 

12  When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me,  the 
Lord  taketh  me  up. 

13  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  lead  me  in  the 
right  way,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

14  Deliver  me  not  over  into  the  will  of  mine  adversa- 
ries: for  there  are  false  witnesses  risen  up  against  me,  and 
such  as  speak  wrong. 

15  1  should  utterly  have  fainted,  but  that  I  beheve  verily 
to  see  the  goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

16  O  tarry  thou  the  Lord's  leisure ;  be  strong,  and  he 
shall  comfort  tlvAe  heart;  and  put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord. 


S.Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  xxviii.   Ad  te,  Domine, 

UNTO  thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord,  my  strength:  think 
no  scorn  of  me ;  lest,  if  thou  make  as  though  thou 
hearest  not,  I  become  like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

2  Hear  the  voice  of  my  humble  petitions,  when  I  cry 
unto  thee ;  when  I  hold  up  my  hands  towards  the  mer- 
cy-seat of  thy  holy  temple. 

3  O  pluck  me  not  away,  neither  destroy  me  with  the 
ungodly  and  wicked  doers,  v/hich  speak  friendly  to  their 
neighbours,  but  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts. 

4  Reward  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and  according 
to  the  wickedness  of  their  own  inventions. 

5  Recompense  them  after  the  work  of  their  hands; 
pay  tlicm  that  they  have  deserved. 

6  For  they  regard  not  in  their  mind  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
nor  the  operation  of  his  hands;  therefore  shall  he  break 
them  down,  and  not  build  them  up. 

7  Praised  be  the  Lord ;  for  he  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
humble  petitions. 

8  The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my  shield ;  my  heart 
hath  trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped  ;  therefore  my  heart 
danceth  for  joy,  and  in  my  song  will  I  praise  him. 

9  The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  he  is  the  wholesome 
defence  of  his  Anointed. 

10  O  save  thy  people,  and  give  thy  blessing  unto  thine 
inheritance  :  feed  them,  and  set  them  up  for  ever. 

Psalm  xxix.    Affcrte  Domino. 

BRING  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty,  bring  young  rams 
unto  the   Lord ;  ascribe  unto  the  Lord  worship  and 
strength. 

2  Give  the  Lord  the  honour  due  unto  his  Name ;  wor- 
ship the  Lord  with  holy  worship. 

3  It  is  the  Lord  that  commandeth  the  waters  ;  it  is  the 
glorious  God  that  maketh  the  thunder. 

4  It  is  the  Lord  that  ruleth  the  sea;  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  is  mighty  in  operation ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord  is  a 
glorious  voice. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedar  trees  ;  yea, 
the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Libanus. 


THE  PSALTER.  6.  Day. 

6  He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf;  Libanus  also 
and  Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn. 

7  The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire ;  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness ;  yea,  the  Lord 
shake th  the  wilderness  of  Cades. 

8  The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds  to  bring  forth 
young,  and  discovereth  the  thick  bushes:  in  his  temple 
doth  every  man  speak  of  his  honour. 

9  The  Lord  sitteth  above  the  water  flood,  and  the  Lord 
remaineth  a  King  for  ever. 

10  The  Lord  shall  give  strength  unto  his  people ;  the 
Lord  shall  give  his  people  the  blessing  of  peace. 

The    Sixth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  XXX.     Exaltabo  te,  Domine, 

1WILL  magnify  thee,  O  Lord ;  for  thou  hast  set  me 
up,  and  not  made  my  foes  to  triumph  over  me. 

2  O  Lord,  my  God,  I  cried  unto  thee,  and  thou  hast 
healed  me. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  hast  brought  my  soul  out  of  hell:  thou 
hast  kept  my  life  from  them  that  go  down  to  the  pit. 

4  Sing  praises  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his ;  and  give 
thanks  unto  him,  for  a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

5  For  his  wrath  endureth  but  the  twinkling  of  an  eye, 
and  in  his  pleasure  is  life;  heaviness  may  endure  for  a 
night,  but  joy  cometh  in  the  morning. 

6  And  in  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall  never  be  remo- 
ved; thou.  Lord,  of  thy  goodness,  hadst  made  my  hill  so 
strong. 

7  Thou  didst  turn  thy  face  from  me,  and  I  was  troubled. 

8  Then  cried  I  unto  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  gat  me  to  my 
Lord  right  humbly. 

9  What  profit  is  diere  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down  to 
the  pit? 

10  Shall  the  dust  give  thanks  unto  thee?  or  shall  it  de- 
clare thy  truth? 

1 1  Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ;  Lord,  be 
thou  my  helper. 


6.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

12  Thou  hast  turned  my  heaviness  mto  joy;  thou  hast 
put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with  gladness : 

13  Therefore  shall  every  good  man  sing  of  thy  praise 
without  ceasing:  O  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee 
for  ever. 

Psalm  xxxi.     In  tc^  Dominc,  speravi. 

IN  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust;  let  me  never  be  put 
to  confusion;  deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

2  Bowdo\\'n  thine  car  to  me;  make  haste  to  deliver  me. 

3  And  be  thou  my  strong  rock,  and  house  of  defence,  that 
thou  mayest  save  me ; 

4  For  thou  art  my  strong  rock,  and  my  castle  :  be  thou 
also  my  guide,  and  lead  me  for  thy  Name's  sake. 

5  Draw  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily  for 
me ;  for  thou  art  my  strength. 

6  Into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit ;  for  thou  hast 
redeemed  me,  O  Lord,  thou  God  of  truth. 

.    7  I  have  hated  them  that  hold  of  superstitious  vanities, 
and  my  trust  hath  been  in  the  Lord. 

8  I  will  be  glad,  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy;  for  thou  hast 
considered  my  trouble,  and  hast  known  my  soul  in  adver- 
sities. 

9  Thou  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy, 
but  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large  room. 

10  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble, 
and  mine  eye  is  consumed  for  very  heaviness  ;  yea,  my 
soul  and  my  body. 

1 1  For  my  \S(i  is  waxen  old  with  heaviness,  and  my 
years  with  mourning. 

12  My  strength  failed  me,  because  of  mine  iniquity, 
and  my  bones  are  consumed. 

13  I  bccam.e  a  reproof  among  all  mine  enemies,  but  es- 
pecially among  my  neighbours  ;  and  they  of  mine  acquain- 
tance were  afraid  of  me ;  and  they  that  did  see  me  with- 
out, conveyed  themselves  from  me. 

14  I  am  clean  iorgollen  as  a  dead  man  out  of  mind ;  I 
am  become  like  a  broken  vessek 

15  For  I  have  heard  the  blasphemy  of  the  multitude, 
and  fear  is  on  every  side,  while  they  conspire  together 
against  me,  ;jiid  take  their  counsel  to  take  a^^■ay  my  lite. 


THE  PSALTER.  6.DAr. 

16  But  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee,  O  Lord;  I  have 
said,  Thou  art  my  God. 

17  My  time  is  in  thy  hand;  deUver  me  from  the  hand 
of  mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute  me. 

18  Show  thy  servant  the  Ught  of  thy  countenance,  and 
save  me  for  thy  mercies  sake. 

19  Let  me  not  be  confounded,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  call- 
ed upon  thee ;  let  the  ungodly  be  put  to  confusion,  and 
be  put  to  silence  in  the  grave. 

20  Let  the  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence,  which  cruelly, 
disdainfully,  and  despitefully  speak  against  the  righte- 
ous. 

21  O  how  plentiful  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast 
laid  up  for  them  that  fear  thee,  and  that  thou  hast  prepar- 
ed for  them  that  put  their  trust  in  thee,  even  before  the 
sons  of  men. 

22  Thou  shalt  hide  them  privily  by  thine  own  presence 
from  the  provoking  of  all  men :  thou  shalt  keep  them  se- 
cretly in  thy  tabernacle  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

23  Thanks  be  to  the  Lord ;  for  he  hath  showed  me 
marvellous  great  kindness  in  a  strong  city. 

24  And  when  I  made  haste,  I  said,  I  am  cast  out  of  the 
sight  of  thine  eyes. 

25  Nevertheless,  thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  prayer, 
when  I  cried  unto  thee. 

26  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints  ;  for  the  Lord  pre- 
serveth  them  that  are  faithful,  and  plenteously  rewardeth 
the  proud  doer. 

27  Be  strong,  and  he  shall  establish  your  heart,  all  ye 
that  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxxii.     Beati,  quorum. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  forgiven,  and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lordimputeth  no 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

3  For  whilst  I  held  my  tongue,  my  bones  consumecl 
away  through  my  daily  complaining. 

4  For  thy  hand  is  heavy  upon  me  day  and  night,  and 
my  moisture  i^s  like  the  drought  in  summer. 


6.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

5  I  will  acknowledge  my  sin  unto  thee,  and  mine  un- 
righteousness have  I  not  hid. 

6  I  said,  I  will  coftfess  my  sins  unto  the  Lord ;  and  so 
thou  forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

7  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  make  his  prayer 
unto  thee,  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found;  but  in 
the  great  water  floods  they  shall  not  come  nigh  him. 

8  Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in;  thou  shalt  preserve 
me  from  trouble;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs 
of  deliverance. 

9  I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  wherein 
thou  shalt  go ;  and  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

10  Be  ye  not  like  to  horse  and  mule,  which  have  no  un- 
derstanding; whose  mouths  must  be  held  with  bit  and 
bridle,  lest  they  fall  upon  thee. 

1 1  Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly ;  but  whoso 
putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy  embraceth  him  on 
every  side. 

12  Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the  Lord, 
and  be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of  heart. 

Psalm  xxxiii.    Exiiltatc^justi. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous;  for  it  becom- 
eth  well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  with  harp ;  sing  praises  unto  him  with 
the  lute,  and  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

3  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  praises  lustily 
unto  him  with  a  good  courage ; 

4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true,  and  all  his  works 
are  faithful. 

5  He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment;  the  earth  is 
full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made,  and 
all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

7  He  gathereth  the  waters  of  tlie  sea  together,  as  it 
were  upon  an  heap;  and  layeth  up  the  deep,  as  in  a  trea- 
suie-house. 

8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord:  stand  in  awe  of  him, 
all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  Lord; 

9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done;  he  commanded,  and  it 
stood  fast. 


THE  PSALTER.  6.  Day. 

10  The  Ivord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought,  and  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  to  be  of 
none  effect,  and  casteth  out  the  counsels  of  princes. 

11  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever, 
and  the  thoughts  of  his  heart  from  generation  to  genera- 
tion. 

12  Blessed  are  the  people  whose  God  is  the  Lord  Jeho- 
vah; and  blessed  are  the  folk  that  he  hath  chosen  to  him, 
to  be  his  inheritance. 

13  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven,  and  beheld  all 
the  children  of  men;  from  the  habitation  of  his  dwelling, 
he  considereth  all  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth. 

14  He  fashioneth  all  the  hearts  of  them,  and  under- 
standeth  all  their  works. 

15  There  is  no  king  that  can  be  saved  by  the  multitude 
of  an  host ;  neither  is  any  mighty  man  delivered  by  much 
strength. 

16  A  horse  is  counted  but  a  vain  thing  to  save  a  man; 
neither  shall  he  deliver  any  man  by  his  great  strength. 

17  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him,  and  upon  them  that  put  their  trust  in  his  mercy; 

18  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  feed  them  in 
the  time  of  dearth. 

19  Our  soul  hath  patiently  tarried  for  the  Lord;  for  he 
is  our  help  and  our  shield. 

20  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him;  because  we  have 
hoped  in  his  holy  Name. 

21  Let  thy  merciful  kindness,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  like 
as  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  xxxiv.    Bemdicam  Domino. 

1WILL  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  his  praise 
shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord ;  the  hum-s 
ble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  magnify  his 
Name  together. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me ;  yea,  he  deli- 
vered me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

5  They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were  lightened ;  and 
their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

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7.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

6  Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  hearcth  him  ;  yea, 
and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

7  The  Angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about  them  that 
fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

8  O  taste,  and  see  how  gracious  the  Lord  is:  blessed  is 
the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

9  O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  Saints;  for  they  that 
fear  him  lack  nothing. 

10  The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger;  but  they  who 
seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 

1 1  Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me ;  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  lusteth  to  live,  and  would  fain 
see  good  days  ? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they 
speak  no  guile. 

14  Eschew  evil,  and  do  good;  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and 
his  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

16  The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil,  to  root  out  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  them,  and 
deUvereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  contrite 
heart,  and  will  save  such  as  be  of  an  humble  spirit. 

19  Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous;  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so  that  not  one  of  them  is 
broken. 

21  But  misfortune  shall  slay  the    ungodly,  and  they 
that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  servants  ;  and 
all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  not  be  destitute. 

The  Seventh  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  XXXV.   'Judica^  Domine^, 

LEAD  thou  my  cause,  O  Lord,  with  them  that  strive 
with  me,  and  fight  thou  against  them  that  fight  against 


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me. 


THE  PSALTER.  7.D  ay 

2  Lay  hand  upon  the  shield  and  buckler,  and  stand  up 
to  help  me. 

3  Bring  forth  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way  against  them 
that  persecute  me  :  say  unto  my  soul,  I  am  thy  salvation. 

4  Let  them  be  confounded,  and  put  to  shame,  that 
seek  after  my  soul ;  let  them  be  turned  back,  and  brought 
to  confusion,  that  imagine  mischief  for  me. 

5  Let  them  be  as  the  dust  before  the  wind,  and  the 
Angel  of  the  Lord  scattering  them. 

6  Let  their  way  be  dark  and  slippery,  and  let  the  angel 
of  the  Lord  persecute  them. 

7  For  they  have  privily  laid  their  net  to  destroy  me 
without  a  cause  ;  yea,  even  without  a  cause  have  they 
made  a  pit  for  my  soul. 

8  Let  a  sudden  destruction  come  upon  him  unawares, 
and  his  net  that  he  hath  laid  privily  catch  himself;  that  he 
may  fall  into  his  own  mischief, 

9  And  my  soul  be  joyful  in  the  Lord;  it  shall  rejoice 
in  his  salvation. 

10  All  my  bones  shall  say.  Lord,  who  is  like  unto  thee, 
who  deliverest  the  poor  from  him  that  is  too  strong  for  him ; 
yea,  the  poor,  and  him  that  is  in  misery,  from  him  that 
spoileth  him? 

1 1  False  witnesses  did  rise  up :  they  laid  to  my  charge 
things  that  I  knew  not. 

12  They  rewarded  me  evil  for  good,  to  the  great  discom- 
fort of  my  soul. 

13  Nevertheless,  when  they  were  sick,  I  put  on  sack- 
cloth, and  humbled  my  soul  with  fasting,  and  my  prayer 
shall  turn  into  mine  own  bosom. 

14  I  behaved  myself  as  though  it  had  been  my  friend 
or  my  brother;  I  went  heavily,  as  one  that  mourneth  for 
his  mother. 

15  But  in  mine  adversity  they  rejoiced,  and  gathered 
themselves  together ;  yea,  the  very  abjects  came  together 
against  me  unawares,  making  mouths  at  me,  and  ceased  not. 

16  With  the  flatterers  were  busy  mockers,  who  gnash- 
ed upon  me  with  their  teeth. 

17  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  upon  this?  O  deliver 
my  soul  from  the  calamities  which  they  bring  on  nie,  and 
my  darling  from  the  lions. 


7.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

18  So  will  I  give  thee  thanks  in  the  great  congregation ; 
I  will  praise  thee  among  much  people. 

19  O  let  not  them  that  are  mine  enemies  triumph  over 
me  ungodly ;  neither  let  them  wink  with  tl\eir  eyes,  that 
hate  me  without  a  cause. 

20  And  why  ?  their  communion  is  not  for  peace ;  but 
they  imagine  deceitful  words  against  them  that  are  quiet  in 
the  land. 

21  They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths,  and  said, 
Eie  on  thee,  fie  on  thee,  we  saw  it  with  our  eyes. 

22  This  thou  hast  seen,  O  Lord;  hold  not  thy  tongue 
then ;  go  not  far  from  me,  O  Lord. 

23  Awake  and  stand  vip  to  judge  my  quarrel ;  avenge 
thou  my  cause,  my  God  and  my  Lord. 

24  Judge  me,  O  Lord  my  God,  according  to  thy 
righteousness,  and  let  them  not  triumph  over  me. 

25  Let  them  not  say  in  their  hearts,  There,  there,  so 
would  we  have  it;  neither  let  them  say.  We  have  devour- 
ed him. 

26  Let  them  be  put  to  confusion  and  shame  together, 
that  rejoice  at  my  trouble ;  let  them  be  cloathed  with  re- 
buke and  dishonour,  that  boast  themselves  against  me. 

27  Let  them  be  glad  and  rejoice,  that  favour  my  righte- 
ous dealing;  yea,  let  them  say  alway,  Blessed  be  the 
Lord,  who  hath  pleasure  in  the  prosperity  of  his  servant. 

28  And  as  for  my  tongue,  it  shall  be  talking  of  thy 
righteousness,  and   of  thy  praise,  all  the  day  long. 

Psalm  zxxvi.  Dixit  injnstiis. 

MY  heart  showeth  me  the  wickedness  of  the  ungodly, 
that  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes. 

2  For  he  flattereth  himself  in  his  own  sight,  until  his 
abominable  sin  be  found  out. 

3  The  words  of  his  mouth  are  unrighteous  and  full  of 
deceit :  he  hath  left  off  to  behave  himself  wisely,  and  to  do 
good. 

4  He  imagine th  mischief  upon  his  bed,  and  hath  set 
himself  in  no  good  way  ;  neither  doth  he  abhor  any  thing 
that  is  evil. 

5  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  reacheth  unto  the  heavens,  and 
thy  faithfulness  unto  the  clouds. 


THE  PSALTER.  7.  Day. 

6  Thy  righteousness  standeth  like  the  strong  moun- 
tains :  thy  judgments  are  Uke  the  great  deep. 

7  Thou,  Lord,  shalt  save  both  man  and  beast :  how  ex- 
cellent is  thy  mercy,  O  God:  and  the  children  of  men 
shall  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

8  They  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  plenteousness  of  thy 
house  ;  and  thou  shalt  give  them  drink  of  thy  pleasures,  as 
out  of  the  river. 

9  For  with  thee  is  the  well  of  life  ;  and  in  thy  light  shall 
we  see  light. 

10  O  continue  forth  thy  loving  kindness  unto  them  that 
know  thee,  and  thy  righteousness  unto  them  that  are  true 
of  heart. 

1 1  O  Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me  ;  and 
let  not  the  hand  of  the  ungodly  cast  me  down. 

12  There  are  they  fallen,  all  that  work  wickedness  ;  they 
are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to  stand. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxxvii.  Noli  amulari. 

FRET  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly ;  neither  be 
thou  envious  against  the  evil  doers. 

2  For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and 
be  withered  even  as  the  green  herb. 

3  Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be  doing  good : 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

4  Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire. 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  and  put  thy  tmst 
in  him,  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

6  He  shall  make  thy  righteousness  as  clear  as  the  light, 
and  thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon-day. 

7  Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord,  and  abide  patiently  upon 
him :  but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whose  way  doth  pros- 
per, against  the  man  that  doeth  after  evil  counsels. 

8  Leave  off  from  wrath,  and  let  go  displeasure :  fret  not 
thyself,  else  shalt  thou  be  moved  to  do  evil. 

9  Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted  out ;  and  they  that  pa- 
tiently abide  the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit  the  land. 

10  Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  ungodly  shall  be  clean 
gone:  thou  shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he  shall  be  away. 


7.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

1 1  But  the  meek  spirited  shall  possess  the  earth,  and 
shall  be  refreshed  in   the  multitude  of  peace. 

12  The  ungodly  seeketh  counsel  against  the  just,  and 
gnasheth  upon  him  with  bis  teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn ;  for  he  hath 
seen  that  his  day  is  coming. 

14  The  ungodly  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have 
bent  their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy,  and  to 
slay  such  as  are  of  a  right  conversation. 

15  Their  svv'ord  shall  go  through  their  own  heart,  and 
their  bow  shall  be  broken. 

16  A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath,  is  better  than 
great  riches  of  the  ungodly  ; 

17  For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly  shall  be  broken,  and  the 
Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

18  The  Lordknoweth  the  days  of  the  godly;  and  their 
inheritance  shall  endure  for  ever. 

19  They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  perilous  time ; 
and  in  the  days  of  dearth  they  shall  have  enough. 

20  As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish;  and  the  ene- 
mies of  the  Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of  lambs  ;  yea, 
even  as  the  smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

2 1  The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again  ;  but 
the  righteous  is  merciful  and  liberal. 

22  Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall  possess  the  land; 
and  they  that  are  cursed  of  him,  shall  be  rooted  out. 

23  The  Lordordereth  a  good  man's  going,  and  maketh 
his  way  acceptable  to  himself. 

24  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast  away ;  for  the 
Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

25  I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old,  and  yet  saw  I 
never  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  their 
bread. 

26  The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  andlendeth  ;  and  his 
seed  is  blessed. 

27  Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thmg  that  is  good,  and 
dwell  for  evermore. 

28  For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing  that  is  right;  he  for- 
saketh  not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they  are  preserved  forever. 

29  The  unrighteous  shall  be  punished:  as  for  the  seed 
of  the  ungodly,  it  sliall  be  rooted  out. 


THE  PSALTER.  8.  Day. 

30  The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell  there- 
in for  ever. 

3 1  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in  wisdom, 
and  his  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgment. 

32  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his  goings 
shall  not  slide. 

33  The  ungodly  seeth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh  occa- 
sion to  slay  him. 

34  The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor  con- 
demn him  when  he  is  judged. 

35  Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he 
shall  promote  thee, that  thoushalt  possess  the  land:  when 
the  ungodly  shall  perish,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

36  I  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great  power,  and 
flourishing  like  a  green  bay-tree. 

37  1  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone ;  I  sought  him,  but 
his  place  could  no  where  be  found. 

38  Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the  thing  that  is 
right ;  for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace  at  the  last. 

39  As  for  the  transgressors,  they  shall  perish  together; 
and  the  end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall  be  rooted  out  at 
the  last. 

40  Butthe  salvation  of  the  righteous  cometh  of  the  Lord, 
who  is  also  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

41  And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by  them,  and  save  them; 
he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  ungodly,  and  shall  save 
them,  because  they  put  their  trust  in  him. 

The  Eighth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxxviii.     JDomme,  ne  in  furore. 

PUT  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  thine  anger;  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure  : 

2  For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thy  hand  press- 
€th  me  sore. 

3  There  is  no  health  in  my  flesh,  because  of  thy  displea- 
sure ;  neither  is  there  any  rest  in  my  bones,  by  reason  of 
my  sin : 

4  For  my  wickednesses  are  gone  over  my  head,  and  are 
hke  a  sore  burthen,  too  heavy  for  me  to  bear. 


S.Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

5  My  wounds  stink,  and  are  corrupt,  through  my  fool- 
ishness. 

6  I  am  brought  into  so  great  trouble  and  misery,  that  I 
go  mourning  all  the  day  long : 

7  For  my  loins  are  filled  with  a  sore  disease,  and  there  is 
no  whole  part  in  my  body. 

8  I  am  feeble  and  sore  smitten ;  I  have  roared  for  the 
very  disquietness  of  my  heart. 

9  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  my  desire  ;  and  my  groaning  is 
not  hid  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  panteth,  my  strength  hath  failed  me,  and 
the  sight  of  mine  eyes  is  gone  from  me. 

1 1  My  lovers  and  my  neighbours  did  stand  looking  upon 
my  trouble,  and  my  kinsmen  stood  afar  off. 

12  They  also  that  sought  after  my  life,  laid  snares  for 
me  ;  and  they  that  went  about  to  do  me  evil,  talked  of 
wickedness,  and  imagined  deceit  all  the  day  long. 

13  As  for  me,  I  was  like  a  deaf  man,  and  heard  not;  and 
as  one  that  is  dumb,  who  doth  not  open  his  mouth. 

14  I  became  even  as  a  man  that  heareth  not,  and  in 
whose  mouth  are  no  reproofs. 

15  For  in  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ;  thou  shalt 
answer  for  me,  O  Lord,  my  God. 

16  I  have  required  that  they,  even  mine  enemies,  should 
not  triumph  over  me  ;  for  when  my  foot  slipt,  they  rejoiced 
greatly  against  me. 

17  And  I  truly  am  set  in  the  plague,  and  my  heaviness 
is  ever  in  my  sight : 

18  For  I  will  confess  my  wickedness,  and  be  sorry 
for  my  sin. 

19  But  mine  enemies  live,  and  are  mighty;  and  they 
that  hate  me  wrongfully  are  many  in  number. 

20  They  also  that  reward  evil  for  good  are  against  me; 
because  I  follow  the  thing  that  good  is. 

2 1  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord,  my  God ;  be  not  thou  far 
from  me. 

22  Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O  Lord,  God  of  my  salvation. 

Psalm  xxxix.  Dixi,  Custodiam. 

I  SAID,    I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  offend 
not  in  my  tongue. 


THE  PSALTER.  S.Day. 

2  1  will  keep  my  mouth  as  it  were  with  a  bridle,  while 
the  ungodly  is  in  my  sight. 

3  I  held  my  tongue,  and  spake  nothing:  I  kept  silence, 
yea,  even  from  good  words;  but  it  was  pain  and  grief  to 
me. 

4  My  heart  was  hot  within  me:  and  while  I  was  thus 
musing  the  fire  kindled,  and  at  the  last  I  spake  with  my 
tongue : 

5  Lord,  let  me  know  my  end,  and  the  number  of  my 
days,  that  I  may  be  certified  how  long  I  have  to  live. 

6  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it  were  a  span 
long,  and  mine  age  is  even  as  nothing  in  respect  of  thee; 
and  verily  every  man  living  is  altogether  vanity: 

7  For  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shadow,  and  disquieteth 
himself  in  vain;  he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  cannot  tell 
who    shall  gather  them. 

8  And  now.  Lord,  what  is  my  hope?  truly  my  hope 
is  even  in  thee. 

9  Deliver  me  from  all  mine  offences,  and  make  me  not  a 
rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

10  I  became  dumb,  and  opened  not  my  mouth ;  for  it 
was  thy  doing. 

11  Take  thy  plague  away  from  me:  I  am  even  con- 
sumed by  the  means  of  thy  heavy  hand. 

12  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten  man  for  sin, 
thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away,  like  as  it  were 
a  moth  fretting  a  garment :  every  man  therefore  is  but  va- 
nity. 

13  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  with  thine  ears  con- 
sider my  calling;  hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears: 

14  For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as 
all  my  fathers  were. 

15  O  spare  me  a  little,  that  I  may  recover  my  strength, 
before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

Psalm  xl.  Expectans  cxpectavi. 

1  WAITED  patiently  for  the   Lord,  and  he  inclined 
unto  me,  and  heard  my  calling. 

2  He  brought  me  also  out  of  the  horrible  pit,  out  of  the 
mire  and  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon  the  rock,  and  ordered 
my  goings. 

Rr 


8,  Day,  THE  PSALTER. 

3  And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  a 

thanksgiving  unto  our  God. 

4  Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall  put  their  trust 
in  the  Lord. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath  set  his  hope  in  the  Lord, 
and  turned  not  unto  the  proud,  and  to  such  as  go  about 
with  lies. 

6  O  Lord,  my  God,  great  are  the  wondrous  works 
which  thou  hast  done  ;  like  as  be  also  thy  thoughts,  which 
are  to  us-ward ;  and  yet  there  is  no  man  that  ordereth 
them  unto  thee. 

7  If  I  should  declare  them,  and  speak  of  them,  they 
should  be  more  than  I  am  able  to  express. 

8  Sacrifice  and  meat-offering  thou  wouldest  not,  but 
mine  ears  hast  thou  opened. 

9  Burnt-offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast  thou  not  re- 
quired: then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come. 

10  In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me,  that  I 
should  fulfil  thy  will,  O  my  God  :  I  am  content  to  do  it ; 
yea,  thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

Ill  have  declared  thy  righteousness  in  the  great  con- 
gregation :  lo,  I  will  not  refrain  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  that 
thou  knowest. 

12  I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my  heart; 
my  talk  hath  been  of  thy  truth,  and  of  thy  salvation. 

13  I  have  not  kept  back  thy  loving  mercy  and  truth 
from  the  great  congregation. 

14  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  mercy  from  me,  O  Lord; 
let  thy  loving  kindness  and  thy  truth  alway  preserve 
me. 

15  For  innumerable  troubles  are  come  about  me;  my 
sins  have  taken  such  hold  upon  me,  that  I  am  not  ab'e  to 
look  up  ;  yea,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the  hairs  of 
my  head,  and  my  heart  hath  failed  me. 

16  O  Lord,  let  it  be  thy  pleasure  to  deliver  me  ;  make 
haste,  O  Lord,  to  help  me. 

17  Let  them  be  ashamed,  and  confounded  together,  that 
seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy  it ;  let  them  be  driven  back- 
ward, and  put  to  rebuke,  that  wish  me  evil. 

18  Let  them  be  desolate,  and  rewarded  with  shame,  that 
say  unto  me,  Fie  upon  thee,  fie  upon  thee. 


THE  PSALTER.  S.Day. 

19  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee,  be  joyful  and  glad  in  thee ; 
and  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation,  say  alway,  The  Lord 
be  praised. 

20  As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and  needy ;  but  the  Lord  careth 
for  me. 

21  Thou  art  my  helper  and  redeemer;  make  no  long 
tarrying,  O  my  God. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xli.  Beatiis  qui  intelligit. 
LESSED  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor  and  needy; 
the  Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

2  The  Lord  preserve  him,  and  keep  him  alive,  that  he 
may  be  blessed  upon  earth ;  and  deliver  not  thou  him 
into  the  will  of  his  enemies. 

3  The  Lord  comfort  him  v^hen  he  lieth  sick  upon  his 
bed  ;  make  thou  all  his  bed  in  his  sickness. 

4  I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me  ;  heal  my  soul, 
for  I  have  sinned  against  thee. 

5  Mine  enemies  speak  evil  of  me  ;  When  shall  he  die, 
and  his  name  perish  ? 

6  And  if  he  come  to  see  me,  he  speaketh  vanity,  and  his 
heart  conceiveth  falshood  within  himself;  and  when  he 
Cometh  forth,  he  telleth  it. 

7  All  mine  enemies  whisper  together  against  me,  even 
against  me  do  they  imagine  this  evil. 

8  Let  the  sentence  of  guiltiness  proceed  against  him, 
and  now  that  he  lieth,  let  him  rise  up  no  more. 

9  Yea,  even  mine  own  familiar  friend  whom  I  trusted, 
who  did  also  eat  of  my  bread,  hath  laid  great  wait  for  me. 

10  But  be  thou  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord ;  raise  thou 
me  up  again,  and  I  shall  reward  them. 

1 1  By  this  I  know  thou  favourest  me,  that  mine  ememy 
doth  not  triumph  against  me. 

12  And  when  I  am  in  my  health,  thou  upholdest  me, 
and  shalt  set  me  before  thy  face  for  ever. 

13  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 

Psalm  xlii.  Qiiemadmodiim. 

LIKE  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water-brooks,  so  longeth 
my  sovil  after  thee,  O  God. 


8.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

2  My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living 
God :  When  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of 

God? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while  they 
daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 

4  Now  when  I  think  thereupon,  I  pour  out  my  heart  by 
myself;  for  I  went  with  the  multitude,  and  brought  them 
forth  into  the  house  of  God  ; 

5  In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holy-day. 

6  Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

7  Put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks 
for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

8  My  God,  my  soul  is  vexed  within  me  ;  therefore  will 
I  remember  thee  concerning  the  land  of  Jordan,  and  the 
little  hill  of  Hermon. 

9  One  deep  calleth  another,  because  of  the  noise  of  the 
Vvater-pipes  ;  all  thy  waves  and  storms  are  gone  over  me. 

10  The  Lord  hath  granted  his  loving-kindness  in  the 
day-time,  and  in  the  night- season  did  I  sing  of  him,  and 
made  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

Ill  will  say  unto  the  God  of  my  strength,  Why  hast  thou 
forgotten  me  ?  Why  go  I  thus  heavily,  while  the  enemy 
oppresseth  me  ? 

12  My  bones  are  smitten  asunder  as  with  a  sword,  while 
mine  enemies  that  trouble  me  cast  me  in  the  teeth. 

13  Namely,  while  they  say,  daily  unto  me.  Where  is 
now  thy  God? 

14  Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O  my  soul?  and  why  art 
thou  so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

1 5  O  put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  I  will  yet  thank  him., 
which  is  the  help  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

Psalm  xliii.  jfiidka  me,  Deiis. 

GIVE  sentence  with  me,  O  God,  and  defend  my  caus« 
against  the  ungodly  people  ;  O  deliver  me  from  the 
deceitful  and  wicked  man ; 

2  For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength :  why  hast  thou 
put  me  from  thee  ?  and  why  go  I  so  heavily,  while  the  ene- 
my  oppresseth  me. 


THE  PSALTER.  9.  Day. 

3  O  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth,  that  they  may 
lead  me,  and  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy 
dwelling. 

4  And  that  I  may  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  even  unto 
the  God  of  my  joy  and  gladness  ;  and  upon  the  harp  will 
I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  God,  my  God. 

5  Why  art  thou  so  heavy,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 
so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

6  O  put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanksj 
which  is  the  help  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

The  Ninth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  zliv.    Deits,  auribus. 

WE  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God,  our  fathers  have 
told  us  what  thou  hast  done  in  their  time  of  old. 

2  How  thou  hast  driven  out  the  heathen  with  thy  hand, 
and  planted  them  in;  how  thou  hast  destroyed  the  nations 
and  cast  them  out. 

3  For  they  gat  not  the  land  in  possession  through  their 
own  sword,  neither  was  it  their  own  arm  that  helped  them ; 

4  But  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  light  of 
thy  countenance;  because  thou  hadst  a  favour  unto  them. 

5  Thou  art  my  King,  O  God;  send  help  unto  Jacob. 

6  Through  thee  will  we  overthrow  our  enemies,  and  in 
thy  Name  will  we  tread  them  under  that  rise  up  against  us. 

7  For  I  will  not  trust  in  my  bow;  it  is  not  my  sword 
that  shall  help  me. 

8  But  it  is  thou  that  savest  us  from  our  enemies,  and 
puttest  them  to  confusion  that  hate  us. 

9  We  make  our  boast  of  God  all  day  long,  and  will 
praise  thy  Name  for  ever. 

10  But  now  thou  art  far  off,  and  puttest  us  to  confusion; 
and  goest  not  forth  with  our  armies. 

11  Thou  makest  us  to  turn  our  backs  upon  our  ene- 
mies, so  that  they  which  hate  us  spoil  our  goods. 

12  Thou  lettest  us  be  eaten  up  like  sheep,  and  hast  scat- 
tered us  among  the  heathen. 

13  Thou  sellest  thj  people  for  nought,  and  takest  no 
money  for  them. 


9.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

14  Thou  makest  us  to  be  rebuked  of  our  neighbour?,  to 
be  laughed  to  scorn,  and  had  in  derision  of  them  that  are 
round  about  us. 

1 5  Thou  makest  us  to  be  a  by-word  among  the  heathen, 
and  that  the  people  shake  their  heads  at  us. 

16  Mv  confusion  is  daily  before  me,  and  the  shame  of 
my  face  hath  covered  me ; 

17  For  the  voice  of  the  slanderer  and  blasphemer,  for 
the  enemy  and  avenger. 

18  And  though  all  this  be  come  upon  us,  yet  do  we  not 
forget  thee,  nor  behave  ourselves  frowardiy  in  thy  cove- 
nant. 

19  Our  heart  is  not  turned  back,  neither  our  steps  gone 
out  of  thy  way ; 

20  No,  not  when  thou  hast  smitten  us  into  the  place  of 
dragons,  and  covered  us  with  the  shadow  of  death. 

2 1  If  we  have  forgotten  the  name  of  our  God,  and  hold- 
en  up  our  hands  to  any  strange  god,  shall  not  God  search 
it  out?  for  he  knoweth  the  very  secrets  of  the  hean. 

22  For  thy  sake  also  are  we  killed  all  the  day  long,  and 
are  counted  as  sheep  appointed  to  be  slain. 

23  Up,  Lord,  why  sleepest  thou  ?  awake,  and  be  not  ab- 
sent from  us  for  ever. 

24  Wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face,  and  forgettest  our 
misery  and  trouble  ? 

25  For  our  soul  is  brought  low,  even  unto  the  dust; 
our  belly  cleaveth  unto  the  ground. 

26  Arise,  and  help  us,  and  dehver  us,  for  thy  mercies 
sake. 

Psalm  xlv.    Entctavit  cor  meiim. 

MV  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter;  I  speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King. 

2  .My  tongue  is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 

3  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men;  full  of 
grace  are  thv  lips,  because  God  hath  blessed  thee  tor  ever. 

4  Gird  thee  with  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O  thou 
most  mighty,  according  to  thy  worship  and  renown. 

5  Good  luck  have  thou  with  thine  honour:  ride  on,  be- 
cause of  the  word  of  truth,  of  meekness  and  righteousness, 
and  thy  right  hand  shall  teach  thee  terrible  things. 


THE  PSALTER.  9.  Day. 

6  Thy  arrows  are  very  sharp,  and  the  people  shall  be 
subdued  unto  thee,  even  in  the  midst  among  the  King's 
enemies. 

7  Thy  seat,  O  God,  endureth  for  ever;  the  sceptre  of 
thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

8  Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity; 
wherefore  God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

9  All  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  aloes,  and  cassia ;  out 
of  tne  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have  made  thee  glad. 

10  Kings  daughters  were  among  thy  honourable  wo- 
men ;  upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in  a  ves- 
ture of  gold,  wrought  about  with  divers  colours. 

1 1  Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider ;  incline  thine 
ear;  forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy  father's 
house. 

12  So  shall  the  king  have  pleasure  in  thy  beauty ;  for  he 
is  thy  Lord  God,  and  worship  thou  him. 

13  Andthedaughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift; 
like  as  the  rich  also  among  the  people  shall  make  their  sup- 
plication before  thee. 

14  The  King's  daughter  is  all  glorious  within;  her 
clothing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

15  She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment  of 
needle-work  ;  the  virgins  that  be  her  fellows  shall  bear  her 
company,  and  shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 

16  With  joy  and  gladness  shall  they  be  brought,  and 
shall  enter  into  the  King's  palace. 

17  Instead  of  thy  fathers  thou  shalt  have  children, 
whom  thou  mayest  make  princes  in  all  lands. 

18  I  will  remember  thy  Name  from  one  generation  to 
another  ;  therefore  shall  the  people  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
world  without  end. 

Psalm  xlvi.  Dens  iioster  refugiiim. 

GOD  is  our  hope  and  strength,  a  very  present  help 
in  trouble. 

2  Therefore  will  we  not  fear,  though  the  earth  be  moved, 
and  though  the  hills  be  carried  into  the  midst  of  the  sea. 

3  Though  the  waters  thereof  rage  and  swell,  and  though 
the  mountains  shake  at  the  tempest  of  the  same. 


9.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

4  The  rivers  of  the  flood  thereof  shall  make  glad  the 
city  of  God  ;  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  most 
Highest. 

5  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her,  tlierefore  shall  she  not  be 
removed ;  God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

6  The  heathen  make  much  ado,  and  the  kingdoms  are 
moved  ;  but  God  hath  showed  his  voice,  and  the  earth  shall 
melt  away. 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

8  O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
what  destruction  he  hath  brought  upon  the  earth. 

9  He  maketh  wars  to  cease  in  all  the  world ;  he  break- 
eth  the  bow,  and  knappeth  the  spear  in  sunder,  and  burn- 
etii the  chariots  in  the  fire. 

10  Be  still  then,  and  know  that  I  am  God :  I  will  be  ex- 
alted among  the  heathen,  and  I  will  be  exalted  in  the 
earth. 

1 1  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xlvii.   Omnes  gc/ites,  plaudit e. 

OCL AP  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people :  O  sing 
unto  God  with  the  voice  of  melody. 

2  For  the  Lord  is  high,  and  to  be  feared;  he  is  the  great 
King  upon  all  the  earth. 

3  He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and  the  nations 
under  our  feet. 

4  He  shall  choose  out  an  heritage  for  us,  even  the  wor- 
ship of  Jacob,  whom  he  loved. 

5  God  is  gone  up  with  a  merry  noise,  and  the  Lord  with 
the  sound  of  the  trump. 

6  O  sing  praises,  sing  praises  unto  our  God;  O  sing 
praises,  sing  praises  unto  our  King. 

7  For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth :  sing  ye  praises 
with  understanding. 

8  God  reigncth  over  the  heathen  ;  God  sitteth  upon  his 
holy  seat. 

9  The  princes  of  the  people  are  joined  unto  the  peo- 
ple of  the  God  of  Abraham  ;  for   God,    which  is  very 


THE  PSALTER.  9.  Day. 

high  exahed,   doth  defend  the  earth  as  it  were  with     . 
Psalm  xlviii.    Alagnus  JDomimts. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  highly  to  be  praised  in  the 
city  of  our  God,  even  upon  his  holy  hill. 

2  The  hill  of  Sion  is  a  fair  place,  and  the  joy  of  the 
whole  earth ;  upon  the  north  side  lieth  the  city  of  the 
great  king :  God  is  well  known  in  her  palaces  as  a  sure 
efiig  e. 

3  For  lo,  the  kings  of  the  earth  are  gathered,  and  gone 
by  together. 

4  They  marvelled  to  see  such  things  ;  they  were  aston- 
ished and  suddenly  cast  down. 

5  Fear  came  there  upon  them ;  and  sorrow,  as  upon  a 
woman  in  her  travail. 

6  Thou  shah  break  the  ships  of  the  sea  through  the 
east  wind. 

7  Like  as  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our  God  ;  God  upholdeth 
the  same  for  ever. 

8  We  wait  for  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God,  in  the  midst 
of  thy  temple. 

9  O-  God,  according  to  thy  Name,  so  is  thy  praise  unto 
the  world's  end ;  thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteous- 
ness. 

10  Let  the  mount  Sion  rejoice,  and  the  daughter  of 
Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

1 1  Walk  about  Sion,  and  go  round  about  her ;  and  tell 
the  towers  thereof. 

12  Mark  well  her  bulwarks,  set  up  her  houses,  that  ye 
may  tell  them  that  come  after. 

13  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever:  He  shall 
be  our  guide  unto  death. 

Psalm  xlix.  indite  hcec,  oinnes, 

OHEAR  ye  this,  all  ye  people ;  ponder  it  with  your 
ears,  all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  world. 

2  High  and  low,  rich  and  poor,  one  with  another. 

3  My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom,  and  my  heart  shall 
muse  of  understanding. 

Ss 


9.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

4  I  will  incline  mine  ear  to  the  parable,  and  show  my 
dark  speech  upon  the  harp. 

5  Wherefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of  wickedness, 
and  when  the  wickedness  of  my  heels  compasseth  me  round 
about  ? 

6  There  be  some  that  put  their  trust  in  their  goods,  and 
boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of  their  riches  ; 

7  But  no  man  may  deliver  his  brother,  nor  make  agree- 
ment unto  God  for  him  : 

8  For  it  cost  more  to  redeem  their  souls  ;  so  that  he  must 
let  that  alone  for  ever ; 

9  Yea,  though  he  live  long,  and  see  not  the  grave. 

10  For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  also  die  and  perish  to- 
gether, as  well  as  the  ignorant  and  foolish,  and  leave  their 
riches  for  other. 

11  And  yet  they  think  that  their  houses  shall  continue 
for  ever,  and  that  their  dwelling  places  shall  endure  from 
one  generation  to  another ;  and  call  the  lands  after  their 
own  names. 

12  Nevertheless,  man  will  not  abide  in  honour,  seeing 
he  may  be  compared  unto  the  beasts  that  perish ;  this  is 
the  way  of  them. 

13  This  is  their  foolishness,  and  their  posterity  praise 
their  saying. 

14  They  lie  in  the  hell  like  sheep  ;  death  gnaweth  upon 
them,  and  the  righteous  shall  have  dominion  over  them  in 
the  morning:  their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the  sepulchre 
out  of  their  dwelling. 

1 5  But  God  hath  delivered  my  soul  from  the  place  of 
hell :   for  he  shall  receive  me. 

16  Be  not  thou  afraid,  though  one  be  made  rich,  or  if 
the  glory  of  his  house  be  increased  ; 

17  For  he  shall  carry  nothing  away  with  him  when  he 
dieth,  neither  shall  his  pomp  follow  him. 

18  For  while  he  livecl,  he  counted  himself  an  happy 
man  ;  and  so  long  as  thou  dost  well  unto  thyself,  men  will 
speak  good  of  thcc. 

19  He  shall  follow  the  generation  of  his  fiithers,  and 
shall  never  see  light. 

20  Man  being  in  honour  hath  no  understanding,  but  is 
compared  unto  the  beasts  that  perish. 


THE  PSALTER.  IO.Day. 

The  Tenth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  1.  JJeus  deorum, 

THE  Lord,  even  the  most  mighty  God,  hath  spoken, 
and  called  the  world,  from  the  rismg  up  of  the  sun 
unto  the  going  down  thereof. 

2  Out  of  Sion  hath  God  appeared  in  perfect  beauty. 

3  Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence  ;  there 
shall  go  before  him  a  consuming  fire,  and  a  mighty  tem- 
pest shall  be  stirred  up  round  about  him. 

4  He  shall  call  the  heaven  from  above,  and  the  earth, 
that  he  may  judge  his  people. 

5  Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me ;  those  that  have 
made  a  covenant  with  me  with  sacrifice. 

6  And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  righteousness ;  for 
God  is  judge  himself. 

7  Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  speak ;  I  myself  will 
testify  against  thee,  O  Israel;  for  I  am  God,  even  thy 
God. 

8  I  will  not  reprove  thee  because  of  thy  sacrifices,  or 
for  thy  burnt-offerings ;  because  they  were  not  alway  be- 
fore me. 

9  I  will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thine  house,  nor  he-goat 
out  of  thy  folds  ; 

10  For  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  are  mine,  and  so  are 
the  cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills. 

Ill  know  all  the  fowls  upon  the  mountains,  and  the  wild 
beasts  of  the  field  are  in  my  sight. 

12  If  I  be  hungry,  I  will  not  tell  thee;  for  the  whole 
world  is  mine,  and  all  that  is  therein. 

13  Thinkest  thou  that  I  will  eat  bulls  flesh,  and  drink 
the  blood  of  goats  ? 

14  Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving,  and  pay  thy  vows  unto 
the  most  Highest, 

1 5  And  call  upon  me  in  the  time  of  trouble ;  so  will  I 
hear  thee,  and  thou  shalt  praise  me. 

16  But  unto  the  ungodly  said  God,  Why  dost  thou 
preach  my  laws,   and  takest  my  covenant  in  thy  mouth ; 

17  Whereas  thou  hatest  to  be  reformed,  and  hast  cast 
my  words  behind  thee  .^ 


10.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

18  When  thou  sa\vest  a  thief,   thou  consentedst  unto 
hira ;  and  hast  been  partaker  with  the  aduherers. 

19  Thou  hast  let  thy  mouth  speak  wickedness,  and  with 
thy  tongue  thou  hast  set  forth  deceit. 

20  Thou  sattest  and  spakest  against  thy  brother;  yea, 
and  hast  slandered  thine  own  mother's  son. 

21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I  held  my  tongue, 
and  thou  thoughtest  wickedly,  that  I  am  even  such  a  one 
as  thyself;  but  I  will  reprove  thee,  and  set  before  thee  the 
things  that  thou  hast  done. 

22  O  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest  I  pluck  you 
away,  and  there  be  none  to  deliver  you. 

23  Whoso  offereth  me  thanks  and  praise,  he  honoureth 
me ;  and  to  him  that  ordereth  his  conversation  right,  will 
I  show  the  salvation  of  God. 

Psalm  li.  Miserere  mei^  JDeiis. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  thy  great  good- 
ness ;  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  do 
away  mine  offences. 

2  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  my  wickedness,  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin; 

3  For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  be- 
fore me. 

4  Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight,  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and 
clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

5  Behold  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath  my 
mother  conceived  mc. 

6  But  lo,  thou  rcquirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and 
shalt  make  me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

7  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean ; 
thou  shalt  wash  mc,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

8  Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that 
the  bones  Avhich  thou  hast  broken  may-  rejoice. 

9  Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my  mis- 
deeds. 

10  Make  mc  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not 
thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 


THE  PSALTER.  10.  Day. 

12  O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  stab- 
lish  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13  Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

14  Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that 
art  the  God  of  my  health ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of 
thy  righteousness. 

15  Thou  shak  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my  mouth 
shall  show  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it 
thee;  but  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offerings. 

17  The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit:  a  broken 
and  contrhe  heart,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 

18  O  be  favourable  and  gracious  unto  Sion ;  build  thou 
the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shah  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifice  of  righ- 
teousness, with  the  burnt-offerings  and  oblations ;  then 
^hall  they  offer  young  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 

Psalm  lii.   Quid  gloriaris  7 

WHY  boastest  thou  thyself,  thou  tyrant,  that  thou 
canst  do  mischief  ? 

2  Whereas  the  goodness  of  God  endureth  yet  daily. 

3  Thy  tongue  imagineth  wickedness,  and  with  lies  thou 
cuttest  like  a  sharp  rasor. 

4  Thou  hast  loved  unrighteousness  more  than  goodness, 
and  to  talk  of  lies  more  than  righteousness. 

5  Thou  hast  loved  to  speak  all  words  that  may  do  hurt,. 
O  thou  false  tongue. 

6  Therefore  shall  God  destroy  thee  for  ever ;  he  shall 
take  thee,  and  pluck  thee  out  of  thy  dwelling,  and  root 
thee  out  of  the  land  of  the  living. 

7  The  righteous  also  shall  see  this,  and  fear,  and  shall 
laugh  them  to  scorn : 

8  Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  took  not  God  for  his  strength  ; 
but  trusted  unto  the  multitude  of  his  riches,  and  strength- 
ened himself  in  his  wickedness. 

9  As  for  me,  I  am  like  a  green  olive-tree  in  the  house  of 
God ;  my  trust  is  in  the  tender  mercy  of  God  for  ever  and 
ever. 


T 


10.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

10  I  will  always  give  thanks  unto  thee  for  that  thou  hast 
done ;  and  I  will  hope  in  thy  Name,  for  thy  saints  like  it  well. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  liii.  Dixit  insipieiis, 

'HE  foolish  body  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no 
God. 

2  Corrupt  are  they,  and  become  abominable  in  their 
wickedness  ;  there   is  none  that  doeth  good. 

3  God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of 
men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  would  understand,  and 
seek  after  God. 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way,  they  are  alto- 
gether become  abominable ;  there  is  also  none  that  doeth 
good,  no  not  one. 

5  Are  not  they  without  understanding  that  work  wick- 
edness, eating  up  my  people  as  if  they  would  eat  bread  .^ 
they  have  not  called  upon  God. 

6  They  were  afraid,  where  no  fear  was;  for  God  hath 
broken  the  bones  of  him  that  besieged  thee;  thou  hast  put 
them  to  confusion,  because  God  hath  despised  them. 

7  Oh  that  the  salvation  were  given  unto  Israel  out  of 
Sion !  Oh  that  the  Lord  would  deliver  his  people  out  of 
captivity  ! 

8  Then  should  Jacob  rejoice,  and  Israel  should  be  right 

^      *  Psalm  liv.     Deus,  in  Nomine, 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  for  thy  Name's  sake,  and  avenge  mc 
in  thy  strength. 

2  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God,  and  hearken  unto  the  words 
of  my  mouth: 

3  For  strangers  are  risen  up  against  me ;  and  tyrants, 
which  have  not  God  before  their  eyes,  seek  after  my  soul. 

4  Behold,  God  is  my  helper;  the  Lord  is  with  them 
that  uphold  my  soul. 

5  He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies:  destroy  thou 
them  in  thy  truth. 

6  An  offering  of  a  free  heart  will  I  give  thee,  and  praise 
thy  Name,  O  Lord;  because  it  is  so  comfortable. 

7  For  he  hath  delivered  me  out  of  all  my  trouble  ;  and 
-mine  eye  hath  scea  his  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 


THE  PSALTER.  10.  Day. 

Psalm  Iv.     Exaiidi^  Deus. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  God,  and  hide  not  thyself  from 
my  petition. 

2  Take  heed  imto  me,  and  hear  me,  how  I  mourn  in  my 
prayer,  and  am  vexed. 

3  The  enemy  crieth  so,  and  the  ungodly  cometh  on  so 
fast;  for  they  are  minded  to  do  me  some  mischief,  so  ma- 
liciously are  they  set  against  me. 

4  My  heart  is  disquieted  within  me,  and  the  fear  of 
death  is  fallen  upon  me. 

SFearfulness  and  trembling  are  come  upon  me,  and  an 
horrible  dread  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

6  And  I  said.  Oh  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove;  for  then 
would  I  flee  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

7  Lo,  then  would  I  get  me  away  far  off,  and  remain  in 
the  wilderness. 

8  I  would  make  haste  to  escape,  because  of  the  stormy 
wind  and  tempest. 

9  Destroy  their  tongues,  OLord,  and  divide  them;  for 
I  have  spied  unrighteousness  and  strife  in  the  city. 

10  Day  and  night  they  go  about  within  the  walls  there- 
of; mischief  also  and  sorrow  are  in  the  midst  of  it. 

11  Wickedness  is  therein;  deceit  and  guile  go  not  out 
of  their  streets. 

12  For  it  is  not  an  open  enemy  that  hath  done  me  this 
dishonour;  for  then  I  could  have  borne  it: 

13  Neither  was  it  mine  adversary  that  did  magnify  him- 
self against  me;  for  then  peradventure  I  would  have  hid 
myself  from  him: 

14  But  it  was  even  thou,  my  companion,  my  guide,  and 
mine  own  familiar  friend. 

1 5  We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  walked  in  the 
house  of  God  as  friends. 

16  Let  death  come  hastily  upon  them,  and  let  them  go 
down  quick  into  hell ;  for  wickedness  is  in  their  dwellings, 
and  among  them. 

17  As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God,  and  the  Lord  shall 
save  me. 

18  In  the  evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon-day,  will 
I  pray,  and  that  instantly ;  and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 


i I.Day.  the  PSALTER. 

19  It  is  he  that  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace,  from 
the  batde  that  was  against  me ;  for  there  were  many  with 
me. 

20  Yea,  even  God  that  endureth  for  ever,  shall  hear  me, 
and  bring  them  down ;  for  they  will  not  turn,  nor  fear 
God. 

21  He  laid  his  hands  upon  such  as  be  at  peace  with  him, 
and  he  brake  his  covenant. 

22  The  words  of  his  mouth  were  softer  than  butter, 
having  war  in  his  heart;  his  words  were  smoother  than 
oil,  and  yet  be  they  very  swords. 

23  O  cast  thy  burthen  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall 
nourish  thee,  and  shall  not  suffer  the  righteous  to  fall  for 
ever. 

24  And  as  for  them,  thou,  O  God,  shah  bring  them  into 
the  pit  of  destruction. 

25  The  blood-thirsty  and  deceitful  men  shall  not  live 
out  half  their  days :  nevertheless,  my  trust  shall  be  in  thee, 

0  Lord. 

The  Eleventh  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ivi.  Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  for  man  goeth  about  to 
devour  me  ;  he  is  daily  fighting  and  troubling  me. 

2  Mine  enemies  are  daily  in  hand  to  swallow  mc  up ; 
for  they  be  many  that  fight  against  me,  O  thou  Most 
Highest. 

3  Nevertheless,  though  I  am  sometimes  afraid,  yet  put 

1  my  trust  in  thee. 

4  I  will  praise  God  because  of  his  word:  I  have  put  my 
trust  in  (iod,  and  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

5  They  daily  mistake  my  words;  all  that  they  imagine 
is  to  do  me  evil. 

6  They  hold  all  together,  and  keep  themselves  close» 
ftnd  mark  my  steps,  when  they  lay  wait  for  my  soul. 

7  Shall  they  escape  for  their  wickedness  ?  thou,  O  God, 
in  thy  displeasure,  shalt  cast  them  down. 

8  Thou  tellest  my  wanderings:  put  my  tears  into  thy 
bottle:  are  not  these  things  noted  in  thy  book? 


"THE  PSALTER.  II.Dat. 

^  Whensoever  I  call  upon  thee,  then  shall  mine  ene- 
mies be  put  to  flight:  this  I  know;  for  God  is  on  my  side. 

10  In  God's  word  will  I  rejoice  ;  in  the  Lord's  word  will 
I  comfort  me. 

11  Yea,  in  God  have  I  put  my  trust;  I  will  not  be  a- 
fraid  what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

12  Unto  thee,  O  God,  will  I  pay  my  vows;  unto  thee 
will  I  give  thanks. 

13  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  and  my 
feet  from  falling,  that  I  may  walk  before  God  in  the  light 
of  the  living. 

Psalm  Ivii.  Miserere  met,  Deus. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me; 
for  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee ;  and  under  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings  shall  be  my  refuge,  until  this  tyranny  be  over- 
past. 

2  I  will  call  unto  the  most  high  God,  even  unto  the 
God  that  shall  perform  the  cause  which  I  have  in  hand. 

3  He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from  the  re- 
proof of  him  that  would  eat  me  up. 

4  God  shall  send  forth  his  mercy  and  truth:  my  soul 
is  among  lions. 

5  And  I  lie  even  among  the  children  of  men,  that  are 
set  on  fire,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and  arrows,  and  their 
tongue  a  sharp  sword. 

6  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

7  They  have  laid  a  net  for  my  feet,  and  pressed  down 
my  soul;  they  have  digged  a  pit  before  me,  and  are  fallea 
into  the  midst  of  it  themselves. 

8  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed;  I  will 
sing,  and  give  praise, 

9  Awake  up,  my  glory ;  awake,  lute  and  harp :  I  myself 
will  awake  right  early. 

10  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  peo- 
ple ;  and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

11  For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the 
heavens,  and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

12  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  thq  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  th^  ^arth. 

Tt 


11.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

Psalm  Iviii.     Si  vere  utique. 

ARE  your  minds  set  upon  righteousness,  O  j^e  congre- 
gation? and  do  ye  judge  the  thing  that  is  right,  O  ye 
sons  of  men? 

2  Yea,  ye  imagine  mischief  in  your  heart  upon  the  earth, 
and  your  hands  deal  with  wickedness. 

3  The  ungoldy  are  frouard,  even  from  their  mother's 
womb ;  as  soon  as  they  are  born,  they  go  astray,  and 
speak  lies. 

4  They  are  as  venomous  as  the  poison  of  a  serpent, 
even  like  the  deaf  adder,  that  stoppeth  her  ears  ; 

5  Which  refuseth  to  hear  the  voice  of  the  charmer, 
charm  he  never  so  wisely. 

6  Break  their  teeth,  O  God,  in  their  mouths;  smite  the 
jaw-bones  of  the  lions,  O  Lord:  let  them  fall  away  like  wa- 
ter that  runneth  apace,  and  when  they  shoot  their  arrows, 
let  them  be  rooted  out. 

7  Let  them  consume  away  like  a  snail,  and  be  like  the 
untimely  fruit  of  a  woman;  and  let  them  not  see  the 
sun. 

8  Or  ever  your  pots  be  made  hot  with  thorns,  so  let  in- 
dignation vex  him,  even  as  a  thing  that  is  raw. 

9  The  righteous  shall  rejoice,  when  he  seeth  the  ven- 
geance ;  he  shall  wash  his  foot-steps  in  the  blood  of  the  un- 
godly. 

10  So  that  a  man  shall  say,  Verily  there  is  a  reward  for 
the  righteous;  doubtless  there  is  a  God  that  judgeth  the 
earth. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  liz.     Kripeme  de  inimicis. 

DEr>IVER  me  from  mine  enemies,  O  God;  defend 
me  from  them  that  rise  up  against  me. 

2  O  deliver  me  from  the  wicked  doers,  and  save  me 
from  the  blood-thirsty  men. 

3  For  lo,  they  lie  waiting  for  my  soul;  the  mighty  men 
arc  gathered  against  me,  without  any  offence  or  fault  of 
me,  O  Lord. 

4  They  run  and  prepare  themselves  without  my  faulty 
arise  thou  therefore  to  help  me,  and  behold. 


THE  PSALTER.  11.  Day. 

5  Stand  up,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  Israel,  to 
visit  all  the  heathen,  and  be  not  merciful  unto  them  that 
offend  of  malicious  wickedness. 

6  They  go  to  and  fro  in  the  evening,  they  grin  like  a  dog, 
and  run  about  through  the  city. 

7  Behold,  they  speak  with  their  mouth,  and  swords 
are  in  their  lips;  for  who  doth  hear? 

8  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  have  them  in  derision,  and 
thou  shalt  laugh  all  the  heathen  to  scorn. 

9  My  strength  will  I  ascribe  unto  thee;  for  thou  art 
the  God  of  my  refuge. 

10  God  showeth  me  his  goodness  plenteously:  and 
God  shall  let  me  see  my  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

11  Slay  them  not,  lest  my  people  forget  it;  but  scatter 
them  abroad  among  the  people,  and  put  them  down,  O 
Lord,  our  defence. 

12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth,  and  for  the  words  of 
their  lips,  they  shall  be  taken  in  their  pride  :  and  why  ? 
their  preaching  is  of  cursing  and  lies. 

13  Consume  them  in  thy  wrath;  consume  them,  that 
they  may  perish,  and  know  that  it  is  God  that  ruleth 
in  Jacob,  and  unto  the  ends  of  the  world. 

14  And  in  the  evening  they  will  return,  grin  like  a  dog, 
and  will  go  about  the  city. 

1 5  They  will  run  here  and  there  for  meat,  and  grudge 
if  they  be  not  satisfied. 

16  As  for  me,  I  will  sing  of  thy  power,  and  will  praise 
thy  mercy  betimes  in  the  morning ;  for  thou  hast  been 

my  defence  and  refuge  in  the  day  of  my  trouble. 

17  Unto  thee,  O  my  strength,  will  I  sing;  for  thou,  O 
God,  art  my  refuge,  and  my  merciful  God. 


o 


Psalm  Ix.  DeuSj  repulisti  nos. 

GOD,    thou  hast  cast  us   out,  and  scattered  us  a- 
broad;  thou  hast  also  been  displeased:  O  turn  thee 


unto  us  agam. 


2  Thou   hast  moved  the  land,  and   divided  it:    heal 
the  sores  thereof,  for  it  shaketh. 

3  Thou  hast  showed  thy  people  heavy  things ;   thou 
hast  given  us  a  drink  of  deadly  wine. 


12.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

4  Thou  hast  given  a  token  for  such  as  fear  thee,  that 
they  may  triumph  because  of  the  truth. 

5  Therefore  were  thy  beloved  deUvercd :  help  me  with 
thy  right  hand,    and  hear  me. 

6  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness,  I  will  rejoice  and  di- 
vide Sichem,  and  mete  out  the  valley  of  Succoth. 

7  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasses  is  mine ;  Ephraim  also 
is  the  strength  of  my  head;  Judah  is  my  law-giver; 

8  Moab  is  my  wash-pot;  over  Edom  will  I  cast  out  mj 
shoe  ;  Phihstia,  be  thou  glad  of  me. 

9  Who  will  lead  me  into  the  strong  city  ?  who  will  bring 
me  into  Edom  ? 

10  Hast  not  thou  cast  us  ou^,  O  God?  wilt  not  thou,  O 
God,  go  out  with  our  hosts? 

1 1 0  be  thou  our  help  in  trouble ;  for  vain  is  the  help  of  man. 
12  Through  God  will  we  do  great  acts;  for  it  is  he  that 
shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  Ixi.    Exaiidiy  Deus. 

HEAR  my  crying,  O  God,  give  car  unto  my  prayer. 
2  From  the  ends  of  the  earth  will  I  call  upon  thee, 
when  my  heart  is  in  heaviness. 

3  O  set  me  up  upon  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I;  for 
thou  hast  been  my  hope,  and  a  strong  tower  for  me  a- 
gainst  the  enemy. 

4  I  will  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever,  and  my  trust 
shall  be  under  the  covering  of  thy  wings. 

5  For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  heard  my  desires,  and  hast 
given  an  heritage  unto  those  that  fear  thy  Name. 

6  Thou  shalt  grant  the  King  a  long  life,  that  his  years 
may  endure  throughout  all  generations. 

7  He  shall  dwell  before  God  for  ever:  O  prepare  thy 
loving  mercy  and  faithfulness,  that  they  may  preserve  him, 

8  So  will  I  always  sing  praise  unto  thy  name,  that  I  may 
daily  perform  my  vows.         ■ 

The  Twelfth  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixii.  Nonne Deo? 

Y  soul  truly  waiteth  still  upon  God;    for  of  bij:n 
cometh  my  salvation. 


M 


THE  PSALTER.  12.  Day. 

2  He  verily  is  my  strength  and  my  salvation;  he  is  my 
defence,  so  that  I  shall  not  greatly  fall. 

3  How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against  every  man? 
ye  shall  be  slain  all  the  sort  of  you;  yea,  as  a  tottering  wall 
shall  ye  be,  and  like  a  broken  hedge. 

4  Their  device  is  only  how  to  put  him  out  whom  God 
will  exalt ;  their  delight  is  in  lies ;  they  give  good  words 
with  their  mouth,  but  curse  with  their  heart. 

5  Nevertheless,  my  soul  wait  thou  still  upon  God;  for 
my  hope  is  in  him, 

6  He  truly  is  my  strength,  and  my  salvation ;  he  is  my 
defence,  so  that  I  shall  not  fall. 

7  In  God  is  my  health  and  my  glory,  the  rock  of  my 
might ;  and  in  God  is  my  trust. 

8  O  put  your  trust  in  him  alway,  ye  people;  pour  out 
your  hearts  before  him ;  for  God  is  our  hope. 

9  As  for  the  children  of  men,  they  are  but  vanity;  the 
children  of  men  are  deceitful  upon  the  weights ;  they  are 
altogether  lighter  than  vanity  itself. 

10  O  trust  not  in  wrong  and  robbery ;  give  not  your- 
selves vinto  vanity:  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart 
upon  them. 

11  God  spake  once,  and  twice  I  have  also  heard  the 
s  ame,  that  power  belongeth  unto  God ; 

12  And  that  thou,  Lord,  art  merciful;  for  thou  reward- 
est  every  man  according  to  his  work. 

Psalm  Ixiii.  Deiis^  Deus^  mens. 

OGOD,  thou  art  my  God;  early  will  I  seek  thee. 
2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee ;  my  flesh  also  long- 
eth  after  thee,  in  a  barren  and  dry  land  where  no  wa- 
ter is. 

3  Thus  have  I  looked  for  thee  in  holiness,  that  I 
might  behold  thy  power  and  glory; 

4  For  thy  loving  kindness  is  better  than  the  life  itself: 
my  lips  shall  praise  thee. 

5  As  long  as  I  live  will  I  magnify  thee  in  this  man- 
ner, and  lift  up  my  hands  in  thy  Name. 

6  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied,  even  as  it  were  with 
marrow  and  fatness,  when  my  mouth  praiseth  thee  with 
joyful  lips. 


12.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

7  Have  I  not  remembered  thee  in  my  bed,  and  thought 
upon  thee  when  I  was  waking  ? 

8  Because  thou  hast  been  my  helper ;  therefore  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

9  My  soul  hangeth  upon  thee  ;  thy  right  hand  hath  up- 
holden  me. 

10  These  also  that  seek  the  liurtofmy  soul,  they  shall 
go  under  the  earth. 

1 1  Let  them  fall  upon  the  edge  of  the  sword,  that 
they  may   be   a   portion   for  foxes. 

12  But  the  King  shall  rejoice  in  God;  all  they  also 
that  swear  by  him  shall  be  commended;  for  the  mouth 
of  them  that  speak  lies  shall  be  stopped. 

Psalm  Iziv.    Exaucli^  Dens. 

HEAR  my  voice,  O  God,  in  my  prayer ;  preserve  my 
life   from  fear  of  the  enemy. 

2  Hide  me  from  the  gathering  together  of  the  froward, 
and  from  the  insurrection  of  wicked  doers; 

3  Who  have  whet  their  tongue  like  a  sword,  and  shoot 
out  their  arrows,  even  bitter  words, 

4  That  they  may  privily  shoot  at  him  that  is  perfect  : 
suddenly  do  they  hit  him,  and  fear  not. 

5  They  encourage  themselves  in  mischief,  and  com- 
mune among  themselves,  how  they  may  lay  snares;  and 
say,  that  no  man  shall  see  them. 

6  They  imagine  wickedness,  and  practise  it;  that  they 
keep  secret  among  themselves,  every  man  in  the  deep  of 
his  heart. 

7  But  God  shall  suddenly  shoot  at  them  with  a  swift 
arrow,  that  they  shall  be  wounded. 

8  Yea, their  own  tongues  shall  make  them  fall;  insomuch 
that  whoso  seeth  them,  shall  laugh  them  to  scorn. 

9  And  all  men  that  see  it  shall  say,  This  hath  God  done  ; 
for  they  shall  perceive  that  it  is  his  work. 

10  'Phe  righteous  shall  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  put  liis 
trust  in  him ;  and  all  they  that  are  true  of  heart  shall  be  glad. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixv.      Tc  decet  hymmis. 

HOU,  O  God,  art  praised  in  Sion;  and  unto  thee 
shall  the  vow  be  performed  ii^  Jerusalem. 


T 


THE  PSALTER.  12.  Day. 

2  Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

3  My  misdeeds  prevail  against  me :  O  be  thou  merciful 
unto  our  sins. 

4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  receivest 
unto  thee:  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and  shall  be  satisfied 
with  the  pleasures  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

5  Thou  slialt  showus  wonderful  things  in  thy  righteous- 
ness, O  God  of  our  salvation ;  thou  that  art  the  hope  of  all 
the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  remain  in  the  broad 
sea. 

6  Who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains,  and  is 
girded  about  with  power. 

7  Who  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his 
waves,  and  the  madness  of  the  people. 

8  They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that  makest  the  out- 
goings of  the  morning  and  evening  to  praise  thee. 

9  Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  blessest  it ;  thou  makest  it 
very  plenteous. 

10  The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water:  thou  preparest 
their  corn,  for  so  tliou  providcst  for  the  earth. 

11  Thou  waterest  her  furrows;  thou  sendest  rain  into 
the  little  vallies  thereof;  thou  makest  it  soft  with  the  drops 
of  rain,  and  blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

12  Thou  crownestthe  year  with  thy  goodness;  and  thy 
clouds  drop  fatness. 

13  They  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  of  the  wilder- 
ness; and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every  side. 

14  The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep :  the  valUes  also  shall 
stand  so  thick  with  corn,  that  they  shall  laugh  and  sing. 

Psalm  Ixvi.     'Jubilate  Deo. 

OBE  joyful  unto  God,  all  ye  lands;  sing  praises  unto 
the  honour  of  his  Name;  make  his  praise  to  be  glori- 
ous. 

2  Say  unto  God,  O  how  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy 
works;  through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine 
enemies  be  found  liars  unto  thee. 

3  For  all  the  world  shall  worship  thee,  sing  of  thee, 
and  praise  thy  Name. 


12.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

4  O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  God,  how 
wonderful  he  is  in  his  doing  toward  the  children  of  men! 

5  He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land,  so  that  they  went 
through  the  water  on  foot;  there  did  we  rejoice  thereof. 

6  He  rulcth  with  his  power  for  ever;  his  eyes  behold  the 
people:  and  such  as  will  not  believe,  shall  not  be  able  to 
exalt  themselves. 

7  O  praise  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice  of  his 
praise  to  be  heard; 

8  Who  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suffereth  not  our 
feet  to  slip. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us ;  thou  also  hast  tried 
us,  like  as  silver  is  tried. 

10  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  snare,  and  laidst  trouble 
upon  our  loins. 

1 1  Thou  sufferedst  men  to  ride  over  our  heads  ;  we  went 
through  fire  and  water,  and  thou  broughtest  us  out  into  a 
wealthy  place. 

12  I  will  go  into  thine  house  with  burnt-offerings,  and 
will  pay  thee  my  vows  which  I  promised  with  my  hps,  and 
spake  with  my  mouth,  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

13  I  will  offer  unto  thee  fat  burnt-sacrifices,  with  the 
incense  of  rams  ;  I  will  offer  bullocks  and  goats. 

14.  O  come  hither,  and  hearken,  all  ye  that  fear  God, 
and  I  will  tell  you  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

15  1  called  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and  gave  him 
praises  with  my  tongue. 

16  If  I  incline  unto  wickedness  with  mine  heart,  the 
Lord  will  not  hear  me. 

17  But  God  hath  heard  me,  and  considered  the  voice  of 
my  prayer. 

18  Praised  be  God,  who  hath  not  cast  out  my  prayer, 
nor  turned  his  mercy  from  me. 

Psalm  Ixvii.     Deus  misereatur. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  show  us 
the  light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us ; 

2  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all  the 
people  praise  thee. 


THE  PSALTER.  13.  Day. 

4  O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad;  for  thou  shalt 
judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon 
earth. 

5  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase ;  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

7  God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  shall 
fear  him.  . 

The  Thirteenth  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER, 

Psalm  Ixviii.     Exurgat  Deus* 

LET  God  arise,  and  let  his  enemies  be  scattered;  let 
them  also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

2  Like  as  the  smoke  vanisheth,  so  shalt  thou  drive  them 
away;  and  like  as  wax  melteth  at  the  fire,  so  let  the  un- 
godly perish  at  the  presence  of  God. 

3  But  Jet  the  righteous  be  glad,  and  rejoice  before  God; 
let  them  also  be  merry  and  joyful. 

4  O  sing  unto  God,  and  sing  praises  unto  his  Name ; 
magnify  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens,  as  it  were  up- 
on an  horse ;  praise  him  in  his  Name  J  AH,  and  rejoice 
before  him. 

5  He  is  a  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  defendeth  the 
cause  of  the  widows  ;  even  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 

6  He  is  the  God  that  maketh  men  to  be  of  one  mind  in 
an  house,  and  bringeth  the  prisoners  out  of  captivity ;  but 
letteth  the  runagates  continue  in  scarceness. 

7  O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  the  people; 
when  thou  wentest  through  the  wilderness, 

8  The  earth  shook,  and  the  heavens  dropped  at  the 
presence  of  God ;  even  as  Sinai  also  was  moved  at  the  pre- 
sence of  God,  who  is  the  God  of  Israel. 

9  Thou,  O  God,  sentest  a  gracious  rain  upon  thine  in- 
heritance, and  refreshedst  it  when  it  was  weary. 

10  Thy  congregation  shall  dwell  therein;  for  thou,  O 
God,  hast  of  thy  goodness  prepared  for  the  poor. 

11  The  Lord  gave  the  word;  great  was  the  company  of 
the  preachers. 

12  Kings  with  their  armies  did  flee,  and  were  discoixi" 

Uu 


13.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

fited,   and  they  of  the  liousehold  divided  the  spoil. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be 
as  the  wings  of  a  dove  that  is  covered  with  silver  wings, 
and  her  feathers  like  gold. 

14  When  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  for  their  sake, 
then  were  they  as  while  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

15  As  the  liill  of  Basan,  so  is  God's  hill;  even  an  high 
hill,  as  the  hill  of  Basan. 

16  Why  hop  ye  so,  ye  high  hills?  this  is  God's  hill, 
in  the  which  it  pleaseth  him  to  dwell ;  yea,  the  Lord  will 
abide  in  it  for  ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even 
thousands  of  Angels ;  and  the  Lord  is  among  them  as  in  the 
holy  place  of  Sinai. 

18  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive,  and  received  gifts  for  men ;  yea,  even  for  thine 
enemies,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among  them, 

19  Praised  be  the  Lord  daily,  even  the  God  who  help- 
eth  us,  and  poureth  his  benefits  upon  us. 

20  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh  sal- 
vation: God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom  we  escape  death. 

21  God  shall  wound  the  head  of  his  enemies,  and  the 
hairy  scalp  of  such  a  one  as  goeth  on  still  in  his  wicked- 
ness. 

22  The  Lord  hath  said,  I  will  bring  my  people  again,  as 
1  did  from  Basan ;  mine  own  will  I  bring  again,  as  I  did 
sometime  from  the  deep  of  the  sea. 

23  That  thy  foot  may  be  dipped  in  the  blood  of  thine 
enemies,  and  that  the  tongue  of  thy  dogs  may  be  red 
through  the  same. 

24  It  is  well  seen,  O  God,  how  thoti  goest ;  how  thou,  my 
God  and  King,  goest  in  the  sanctuary. 

25  The  singers  go  before,  the  minstrels  follow  after;  in 
the  midst  are  the  damsels  playing  with  the  timbrels. 

2G  Give  thanks,  O  Israel,  unlo  Ciod  the  Lord,  in  the 
congregations,  from  the  ground  of  the  heart. 

27  There  is  little  Benjamin  their  ruler,  and  the  princes 
of  Juda  their  council;  the  princes  of  Zebulon,  and  the 
princes  of  Nepthali. 

28  Thy  God  hath  sent  forth  strength  for  thee  ;  stablish 
the  thing,  O  God,  that  thou  hast  wrought  in  us. 


THE  PSALTER.  13.  Day, 

29  For  thy  temple's  sake  at  Jerusalem :  so  shall  kings 
bring  presents  unto  thee. 

30  When  the  company  of  the  spear-men,  and  multitude 
of  the  mighty,  are  scattered  abroad  among  the  beasts  of 
the  people,  so  that  they  humbly  bring  pieces  of  silver;  and 
when  he  hath  scattered  the  people  that  delight  in  war ; 

31  Then  shall  the  princes  come  out  of  Egypt;  the 
Morians  land  shall  soon  stretch  out  her  hands  unto  God. 

32  Sing  unto  God,  O  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth;  O  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord, 

33  Who  sitteth  in  the  heavens  over  all,  from  the  be- 
ginning: Lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice;  yea,  and  that 
a  mighty  voice. 

34  Ascribe  ye  the  power  to  God  over  Israel;  his  wor* 
ship  and   strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

35  O  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  holy  places:  even 
the  God  of  Israel,  he  will  give  strength  and  power  unto  his 
people.    Blessed  be  God. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixix.  Salvum  me  fac 

SAVE  me,  O  God;  for  the  waters  are  come  in,  even 
unto  my  soul. 

2  I  stick  fast  in  the  deep  mire,  where  no  ground  is ;  I  am 
come  into  deep  waters,  so  that  the  floods  run  over  me. 

3  I  am  weary  of  crying,  my  throat  is  dry  ;  my  sight  fail- 
eth  me  for  waiting  so  long  upon  my  God. 

4  They  that  hate  me  without  a  cause  are  more  than  the 
hairs  of  my  head;  they  that  are  mine  enemies,  and  would 
destroy  me  guiltless,  are  mighty. 

5  I  paid  them  the  things  that  I  never  took:  God,  thou 
knowest  my  simpleness,  and  my  faults  are  not  hid  from 
thee. 

6  Let  not  them  that  trust  in  thee,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
be  ashamed  for  my  cause ;  let  not  those  that  seek  thee  be 
confounded  through  me,  O  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

7  And  why  ?  for  thy  sake  have  I  suffered  reproof;  shame 
hath  covered  my  face, 

8  I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my  brethren,  even  an 
alien  unto  my  mother's  children. 


13.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

9  For  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  even  eaten  me,  and 
the  rebukes  of  them  that  rebuked  thee,  are  fallen  upon 
me. 

10  I  wept,  and  chastened  myself  with  fasting,  and  that 
was  turned  to  my  reproof. 

11  I  put  on  sackcloth  also,  and  they  jested  upon  me. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against  me,  and  the 
drunkards  make  songs  upon  me. 

13  But,  Lord,  I  make  my  prayer  unto  thee  in  an  accept- 
able time. 

14.  Hear  me,  O  God,  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy,  even 
in  the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 

15  Take  me  out  of  the  mire,  that  I  sink  not;  O  let  mc 
be  deliver.ed  from  them  that  hate  me,  and  out  of  the  deep 
waters. 

16  Let  not  the  water-flood  drown  me,  neither  let  the 
deep  swallow  me  up ;  and  let  not  the  pit  shut  her  mouth 
upon  me. 

17  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  loving-kindness  is  comfort- 
able ;  turn  thee  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy 
mercies. 

18  And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant;  for  I  am 
in  trouble  :   O  haste  thee,  and  hear  me. 

19  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  save  it ;  Q  deliver  me, 
because  of  mine  enemies. 

20  Thou  hast  known  my  reproof,  my  shame,  and  my 
dishonour :  mine  adversaries  are  all  in  thy  sight. 

21  Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my  heart;  I  am  full  of 
heaviness  :  I  looked  for  some  to  have  pity  on  me,  but  there 
was  no  man,  neither  found  I  any  to  comfort  me. 

22  They  gave  me  gall  to  eat ;  and  when  I  was  thirsty, 
they  gave  mc  vinegar  to  drink. 

23  Let  their  table  be  made  a  snare  to  take  themselves 
withal ;  and  let  the  things  that  should  have  been  for  their 
wealdi,  be  unto  them  an  occasion   of  falling. 

24  l^t  their  eyes  be  blinded,  that  they  see  not ;  and 
ever  bow  thou  down  their  backs. 

25  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  them,  and  let  thy 
wrathful  displeasure  take  hold  of  them. 

26  Let  their  habitation  be  void,  and  no  man  to  dwell 
in  their  tents. 


THE  PSALTER.  13.  Day. 

27  For  they  persecute  him  whom  thou  hast  smitten, 
and  they  talk  how  they  may  vex  them  whom  thou  hast 
wounded. 

28  Let  them  fall  from  one  wickedness  to  another,  and 
not  come    into  thy  righteousness. 

29  Let  them  be  wiped  out  of  the  book  of  the  living,  and 
not  be  written  among  the  righteous. 

30  As  for  me,  when  I  am  poor  and  in  heaviness,  thy 
help,  O  God,  shall  lift  me  up. 

31  I  will  praise  the  Name  of  God  with  a  s-ong,  and 
magnify  it  with  thanksgiving. 

32  This  also  shall  please  the  Lord,  better  than  a  bullock 
that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

33  The  humble  shall  consider  this,  and  be  glad:  seek 
ye  after  God,  and  yovir  soul  shall  live. 

34  For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor,  and  despiseth  not 
his  prisoners. 

35  Let  heaven  and  earth  praise  him;  the  sea,  and  all 
that  moveth  therein. 

36  For  God  will  save  Sion,  and  build  the  cities  of 
Juda,  that  men  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in  posses- 
sion. 

37  The  posterity  also  of  his  servants  shall  inherit 
it;    and    they  that  love  his  Name  shall  dwell  therein. 

Psalm  Ixx.    Deiis,  in  adjutorium. 

HASTE  thee,  O  God,  to  deliver  me ;  make  haste  to 
help  me,  O  Lord. 

2  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded,  that  seek  after^ 
my  soul ;  let  them  be  turned  backward  and  put  to  con- 
fusion, that  wish  me  evil. 

3  Let  them  for  their  reward  be  soon  brought  to 
shame,  that  cry  over  me,  There,  there. 

4  But  let  all  those  that  seek  thee  be  joyful  and  glad 
in  thee:  and  let  all  such  as  delight  in  thy  salvation  say 
alway.  The  Lord  be  praised. 

5  As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and  in  misery ;  haste  thee  un- 
to me,  O  God.  • 

6  Thou  art  my  helper,  and  my  Redeemer :  O  Lord, 
make  no  long  tarrying. 


14.  Dat.  the  psalter. 

The  Fourteenth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxi.    /;z  te^  Domhie,  speravi. 

IN  thee,  O  Eord,  have  I  put  my  trust ;    let  me  never 
be  put  to  confusion,  but  rid  me,  and  deliver  me  in  thy 
righteousness ;  incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

2  Be  thou  my  strong  hold,  whereunto  I  may  alway 
resort :  thou  hast  promised  to  help  me,  for  thou  art  my 
house  of  defence,  and  my  castle. 

3  Deliver  me,  O  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  ungod- 
ly, out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel  man : 

4  For  thou,  O  Lord  God,  art  the  thing  that  I  long  for: 
thou  art  my  hope,  even  from  my  youth. 

5  Through  thee  have  I  been  holden  up  ever  since  I  was 
born :  thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  my  mother's  womb: 
my  praise  shall  be  always  of  thee. 

6  I  am  become  as  it  were  a  monster  unto  many,  but 
my  sure  trust  is  in  thee.  V 

7  O  let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise,  that  I  may 
sing  of  thy  glory  and  honour  all  the  day  long. 

8  Cast  me  not  away  in  the  time  of  age;  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth  me: 

9  For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me;  and  they  that  lay 
wait  for  my  soul  take  their  counsel  together,  saying,  God 
hath  forsaken  him;  persecute  him,  and  take  him ;  for  there 
is  none  to  deliver  him. 

10  Go  not  far  from  me,  O  God;  my  God,  haste  thee  to 
help  me. 

11  Let  them  be  confounded  and  perish,  that  are  a- 
gainst  my  soul;  let  them  be  covered  with  shame  and  dis- 
honour, that  seek  to  do  me  evil. 

12  As  for  me,  I  will  patiently  abide  alway,  and  will 
praise  thee  more  and  more. 

13  My  mouth  shall  daily  speak  of  thy  righteousness 
and  salvation;  for  I  know  no  end  thereof. 

14  I  will  go  forth  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God, 
and  will  make  mention  of  thy  righteousness  only. 

15  Thou,  O  Crod,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  up 
until  now;  therefore  will  I  tell  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

16  Forsake    me  not,  O  God,  in  mine  old  age,  when  I 


THE  PSALTER.  14.  Day. 

am  grey-headed,  until  I  have  showed  thy  strength  unto 
this  generation,  and  thy  power  to  all  them  that  are  yet 
for  to  come. 

17  Thy  righteousness,  O  God,  is  very  high,  and  great 
things  are  they  that  thou  hast  done :  O  God,  who  is  like 
unto  thee  ! 

18  O  what  great  troubles  and  adversities  hast  thou 
showed  me  !  and  yet  didst  thou  turn  and  refresh  me ;  yea, 
and  broughtest  me  from  the  deep  of  the  earth  again. 

19  Thou  hast  brought  me  to  great  honour,  and  com- 
forted me  on  every  side : 

20  Therefore  will  I  praise  thee,  and  thy  faithfulness, 
O  God,  playing  upon  an  instrument  of  music :  unto  thee 
will  I  sing  upon  the  harp,  O  thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

21  My  lips  will  be  fain  when  I  sing  unto  thee  ;  and  so 
will  my    soul,  whom  thou  hast  delivered. 

22  My  tongue  shall  also  talk  of  thy  righteousness 
all  the  day  long  ;  for  they  are  confounded  and  brought 
unto  shame,  that  seek  to  do  me  evil. 

Psalm  Ixxii.     Dens  ^  judicium. 

GIVE  the  king  thy  judgments,  O  God,  and  thy  righte- 
ousness unto  the  king's  son. 

2  Then  shall  he  judge  thy  people  according  unto 
right,  and  defend  the  poor. 

3  The  mountains  also  shall  bring  peace,  and  the  little 
hills  righteousness  unto  the  people. 

4  He  shall  keep  the  simple  folk  by  their  right,  defend 
the  children  of  the  poor,  and  punish  the  wrong  doer. 

5  They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon 
endureth,  from  one  generation  to  another. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like  the  rain  into  a  fleece  of 
wool,  even  as  the   drops  that  water  the  earth. 

7  In  his  time  shall  the  righteous  flourish ;  yea,  and 
abundance  of  peace,  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

8  His  dominion  shall  be  also  from  the  one  sea  to  the 
other,  and  from  the  flood  unto  the  world's  end. 

9  They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  kneel  before 
him;  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tharsis  and  of  the  isles  shall  give 
presence;  the  kings  of  Arabia  and  Saba  shall  bring  gifts. 


14.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

1 1  All  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him  ;  all  nations  shall 
do  him  service. 

12  For  he  shall  deliver  the  poor,  when  he  crieth  ;  the 
needy  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

.  13  He  shall  be  favourable  to  the  simple  and  needy,  and 
shall  preserve  tl.e  souls  of  the  poor. 

14  He  sliall  deliver  their  souls  from  falshood  and  wrong; 
and  dear  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 

15  He  shall  live,  and  unto  him  shall  be  given  of  the 
gold  of  Arabia  ;  prayer  shall  be  made  ever  unto  him,  and 
daily  shall  he  be  praised. 

16  There  shall  be  an  heap  of  corn  in  the  earth,  high 
upon  the  hills  ;  his  fruit  shall  shake  like  Libanus,  and 
shall  be  green  in  the  city  like  grass  upon  the  earth. 

17  His  name  shall  endure  for  ever;  his  name  shall  re- 
main under  the  sun  amongst  the  posterities,  which  shall 
be  blessed  through  him ;  and  all  the  heathen  shall  praise  him. 

18  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  even  the  God  of  Israel, 
which  only  doeth  wondrous  things ; 

19  And  blessed  be  the  Name  of  his  Majesty  for  ever: 
and  all  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  his  Majesty.  Amen, 
Amen. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxiii.    Quam  bonus  Israel! 

TRULY  God  is  loving  unto   Israel;  even  unto  such 
as  are  of  a  clean  heart. 

2  Nevertheless  my  feet  were  almost  gone,  my  treadings 
had  well  nigh  slipt. 

3  And  why  ?  I  was  grieved  at  the  wicked:  I  do  also  sec 
the  ungodly  in  such  prosperity. 

4  For  they  are  in  no  peril  of  death ;  but  are  lusty  and 
strong. 

5  They  come  in  no  misfortune  like  other  folk;  neither 
are  they  plagued  like  other  men. 

G  And  this  is  the  cause  that  they  are  so  holden  with 
pride,   and  overwhelmed  with  cruelty. 

7  Their  eyes  swell  with  fatness,  and  they  do  even  what 
they  lust. 

8  They  corrupt  other,  and  speak  of  wicked  blasphemy; 
their  talkmg  is  against  the  most  High. 


THE  PSALTER.  14.  Dav. 

9  For  they  stretch  forth  their  mouth  unto  the  heaven, 
and  their  tongue  goeth  through  the  world. 

10  Therefore  fall  the  people  unto  them,  arid  thereout 
suck  they  no  small  advantage. 

1 1  Tush,  say  they,  how  should  God  perceive  it?  is  there 
knowledge  in  the  most  High  ? 

12  Lo,  these  are  the  ungodly:  these  prosper  in  the 
world;  and  these  have  riches  in  possession:  and  I  said, 
Then  have  I  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and  washed  mine 
hands  in  innocency. 

13  All  the  day  long  have  I  been  punished,  andchasten>- 
ed  every  morning. 

14  Yea,  and  I  had  almost  said  even  as  they ;  but  lo,  then 
I  should  have  condemned  the  generation  of  thy  children. 

15  Then  thought  I  to  understand  this  ;  but  it  was  tod 
hard  for  me, 

16  Until  I  went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God:  then  un«. 
derstood  I  the  end  of  these  men; 

17  Namely,  how  thou  dost  set  them  in  slippery  places^ 
and  caste  St  them  down  and  destroy  est  them. 

13  O  how  suddenly  do  they  consume,  perish,  and  come 
to  a  fearful  end ! 

19  Yea,  even  like  as  a  dream  when  one  awaketh;  so 
shalt  thou  make  their  image  to  vanish  out  of  the  city. 

20  Thus  my  heart  was  grieved,  and  it  went  even 
through  my  reins. 

21  So  foolish  was  I,  and  ignorant,  even  as  it  were  a  beast 
before  thee. 

22  Nevertheless,  I  am  alway  by  thee ;  for  thou  hast 
holden  me  by  my  right  hand. 

23  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  after 
that  receive  me  with  glory. 

24  Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee  ?  and  there  is  none 
upon  earth  that  I  desire  in  comparison  of  thee. 

25  My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth;  but  God  is  the 
strength  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 

26  For  lo,  they  that  forsake  thee  shall  perish ;  thou  hast 
destroyed  all  them  that  commit  fornication  against  thee. 

27  But  it  is  good  for  me  to  hold  me  fast  by  God,  to  put 
my  trust  in  the  Lord  God,  and  to  speak  of  all  thy  works 
in  the  gates  of  the  daughter  of  Sion. 


U.Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  Ixxiv.     Ut  qiiid^  Deus  ? 

OGOD,  wherefore  art  thou  absent  from  us  so  long  ? 
why  is  thy  wrath  so  hot  against  the  sheep  of  thy 
pasture  ? 

2  O  think  upon  thy  congregation,  whom  thou  hast 
purchased,  and  redeemed  of  old. 

3  Think  upon  the  tribe  of  thine  inheritance,  and  mount 
Sion,  wherem  thou  hast  dwelt. 

4  Lift  up  thy  feet,  that  thou  mayest  utterly  destroy  e- 
•very  enemy,  which  hath  done  evil  in  thy  sanctuary. 

5  Thine  adversaries  roar  in  the  midst  of  thy  congrega- 
tions, and  set  up  their  banners  for  tokens. 

6  He  that  hev/ed  timber  afore  out  of  the  thick  trees,  was 
known  to  bring  it  to  an  excellent  work; 

7  But  now  they  break  down  all  the  carved  work  thereof 
with  axes  and  hammers. 

8  They  have  set  fire  upon  thy  holy  places,  and  have 
defiled  the  dwelling-place  of  thy  Name,  even  unto  the 
ground. 

9  Yea,  they  said  in  their  hearts,  Let  Us  make  havock 
of  them  altogether:  Thus  have  they  burnt  up  all  the 
houses  of  God  in  the  land. 

1.0  We  see  not  our  tokens;  there  is  not  one  prophet 
more;  no,  not  one  is  there  among  us,  that  understandeth 
any  more. 

11  O  God,  how  long  shall  the  adversary  do  this  disho- 
nour? how  long  shall  the  enemy  blaspheme  thy  Name.^ 
for  ever? 

12  Why  withdrawest  thou  thy  hand?  why  pluckest  thou 
not  thy  right  hand  out  of  thy  bo-som,  to  consume  the  enemy? 

13  For  God  is  my  King  of  old;  the  help  that  is  done  up- 
on earth,  he  doeth  it  himself. 

14  Thou  didst  divide  the  sea  through  thy  power;  thou 
brakcst  the  heads  of  the  dragons  in  the  waters. 

15  Thou  smotestthe  hfeads  of  Leviathan  in  pieces,  and 
gavest  him  to  be  meat  for  the  people  in  the  wilderness. 

16  Thou  broughtest  out  fountains,  and  waters  out  of 
the  hard  rocks ;  thou  driedst  up  mighty  waters. 

17  The  day  is  thine,  and  the  night  is  thine;  thou 
hast  prepared  the  light  and  the  sun. 


THE  PSALTER.  15.  Day. 

18  Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth;  thou  hast 
jfnade  summer  and  winter. 

19  Remember  this,  O    Lord,  how   the   enetny   hath 
rebuked;  and  how  the  foolish   people  hath  blasphemed', 
thy  Name. 

20  O  deliver  not  the  soul  of  thy  turtle-dove  unto  the 
multitude  of  the  enemies;  and  forget  not  the  congregation 
of  the  poor  for  ever.  iL 

21  Look  upon  the  covenant;  for  all  the  earth  is  full 
of  darkness  and  cruel  habitations. 

22  O  let  not  the  simple  go  away  ashamed;  but  let  the 
poor  and  needy  give  praise  unto  thy  Name. 

23  Arise,  O  God,  maintain  thine  own  cause;  remem- 
ber how  the  foolish  man  blasphemeth  thee  daily. 

24  Forget  not  the  voice  of  thine  enemies :  the  presump- 
tion of  them  that  hate  thee  increaseth  evermore  and  more. 

The  Fifteenth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxv.    Conjttebimiir  tibi, 

°NTO  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks ;  yea,  untp  thee 
do  we  give  thanks. 

2  Thy  Name  also  is  so  nigh ;  and  that  do  thy  wondrousi 
works  declare, 

3  When  I  receive  the  congregation,  I  shall  judge 
according  unto  right. 

4  The  earth  is  weak,  aiid  all  the  inhabiters  thereof:  I 
bear  up  the  pillars  of  it. 

5  I  said  Unto  the  fools.  Deal  not  so  madly ;  and  to  the 
ungodly.  Set  not  up  your  horn. 

6  Set  not  up  your  horn  on  high,  an- 1  speak  not  with 
a  stiff  neck ;  * 

7  For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east,  nor 
from  the  west,  nor  yet  from  the  south. 

8  And  why  ?  God  is  the  Judge  ;  he  putteth  down  one, 
and  setteth  up  another. 

9  For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and  the 
wine  is  red ;  it  is  fall  mixt,  and  he  poureth  out  of  the  same. 

10  As  for  the  dregs  thereof,  all  the  ungodly  of  the 
earth  shall  drink  them,  and  suck  them  out. 


15.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

11  But  I  will  talk  of  the  God  of  Jacob,  and  praise  him 
for  ever. 

12  All  the  horns  of  the  ungodly  also  will  I  break,  and 
the  horns  of  the  righteous  shall  be  exalted. 

Psalm  Ixxvi.     Notiis  in  jfitdaa. 

IN  Jury  is  God  known;  his  Name  is  great  in  Israel. 
2  At  Salem  is  his  tabernacle,  and  his  dwelling  in  Sion. 

3  There  brake  he  the  arrows  of  the  bow,  the  shield,  the 
sword,  and  the  battle. 

4  Thou  art  of  more  honour  and  might  than  the  hills 
of  the  robbers. 

5  The  proud  are  robbed  ;  they  have  slept  their  sleep ; 
and  all  the  men  whose  hands  were  mighty,  have  found 
nothing. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  God  of  Jacob,  both  the  chariot  and 
horse  are  fallen. 

7  Thou,  even  thou  art  to  be  feared  ;  and  who  may  stand 
in  thy  sight,  when  thou  art  angry  ? 

8  Thou  didst  cause  thy  judgment  to  be  heard  from 
heaven;  the  eardi  trembled,  and  was  still, 

9  When  God  arose  to  judgment,  and  to  help  all  the 
meek  upon  earth. 

10  The  fierceness  of  man  shall  turn  to  thy  praise,  and 
the  fierceness  of  them  shalt  thou  refrain. 

1 1  Promise  unto  the  Lord  your  God,  and  keep  it,  all 
ye  that  are  round  about  him ;  bring  presents  unto  him  that 
ought  to  be  feared. 

12  He  shall  refrain  the  spirit  of  princes,  and  is  wonder- 
ful among  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

Psalm  Izxvii.     Foce  wea  ad  Dominum. 

I  WILL   cry  unto  God  with  my  voice  ;  even  unto  God 
will  I  cry  with  my  voice,  and  he  shall  hearken  unto  me. 

2  In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord :  my  sore 
ran,  and  ceased  not  in  the  night-season  ;  my  soul  refused 
comfort. 

3  When  I  am  in  heaviness,  I  will  think  upon  God  \ 
when  my  heart  is  vexed,  I  will  complain. 

4  Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking:  1  am  so  feeble  that 
I  cannot  speak, 


THE  PSALTER.  15.  Day. 

5  I  have  considered  the  days  of  old,  and  the  years  that 
are  past. 

6  I  call  to  remembrance  my  song,  and  in  the  night  I 
commune  with  mine  own  heart,  and  search  out  my  spirits. 

7  Will  the  Lord  absent  himself  for  ever ;  and  will  he  be 
no  more  intreated  ? 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  ;  and  is  his  promise 
come  utterly  to  an  end  for  evermore  ? 

9  Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious ;  and  will  he  shut 
up  his  loving-kindness  in  displeasure  ? 

10  And  I  said,  it  is  mine  own  infirmity ;  but  I  will  re- 
member the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  Highest. 

Ill  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  call 
to  mind  the  wonders  of  old  time. 

12  I  will  think  also  of  all  thy  works,  and  my  talking 
shall  be  of  thy  doings. 

13  Thy  way,  O  God,  is  holy:  who  is  so  great  a  God  as 
pur  God  ? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that  doeth  wonders,  and  lias.t 
declared  thy  power  among  the  people. 

15  Thou  hast  mightily  delivered  thy  people,  even 
the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

16  The  waters  saw  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw  thee, 
and  were  afraid ;  and  the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

17  The  clouds  poured  out  water,  the  air  thundered,  and 
thine  arrows  went  abroad. 

18  The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  heard  round  about: 
the  lightnings  shone  upon  the  ground;  the  earth  was 
moved,    and  shook  withal. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  paths  in  the  great 
waters,  and  thy  foot-steps  are  not  known. 

20  Thou  ledest  thy  people  like  sheep,  by  the  hand  of 
Moses  and  Aaron. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  Ixxviii.     Attendite,  popiile, 

HEAR  my  law,  O  my  people ;  incline  your  ears  unto 
the  words  of  my  mouth. 

2  I  will  open  my  mouth  in  a  parable ;  I  will  declare 
hard  sentences  of  old, 

3  Which  we  have  heard  and  known,  and  such  as  our 
fathers  have  told  us ; 


15.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

4  That  we  should  not  hide  them  from  the  children  of 
the  generations  to  come  ;  but  to  show  the  honour  of  the- 
Lord,  his  mighty  and  wonderful  works  that  he  hath  done. 

5  He  made  a  covenant  with  Jacob,  and  gave  Israel  a  law, 
which  he  commanded  our  forefathers  to  teach  their  chil- 
dren. 

6  That  their  posterity  might  know  it,  and  the  children 
which  were  yet  unborn ; 

7  To  the  intent  that  when  they  came  up,  they  might 
show  their  children  the  same  ; 

8  That  they  might  put  their  trust  in  God ;  and  not  to  for- 
get the  works  of  God,  but  to  keep  his  commandments ; 

9  And  not  to  be  as  their  forefathers,  a  faithless  and 
stubborn  generation ;  a  generation  that  set  not  their  heart 
aright,  and  whose  spirit  cleaveth  not  stedfastly  unto  God ; 

10  Like  as  the  children  of  Ephraira  ;  who  being  har- 
nassed,  and  carrying  bows,  turned  themselves  back  in  the 
day  of  battle. 

1 1  They  kept  not  the  covenant  of  God,  and  would-  not 
walk  in  his  law  ; 

12  But  forgat  what  he  had  done,  and  the  wonderful 
works  'that  he  had  showed  for  them. 

13  Marvellous  things  did  he  in  the  sight  of  our  fore- 
fathers, in  the  land  of  Egypt,  even  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

14  He  divided  the  sea,  and  let  them  go  through,  he 
made  the  waters  to  stand  on  an  heap. 

15  Ift  the  day  time  also  he  led  them  with  a  cloud,  and 
all  the  night  through  with  a  light  of  fire. 

16  He  clave  the  hard  rocks  in  the  wilderness,  and  gave- 
them  drink  thereof,  as  it  had  been  out  of  the  great  depth. 

17  He  brought  waters  out  of  the  stony  rock,  so  that  it- 
gushed  out  like  the  rivers. 

18  Yet  for  aU  this,  they  sinned  more  against  hira,-and 
provoked  tlie  Most  Highest  in  the  wilderness. 

19  They  tempted  God  in  their  hearts,  and  required  meat 
for  their  lust. 

20  They  spake  against  God  also,  saying,  Shall  God 
prepare  a  table  in  the  wilderness  ? 

21  He  smote  the  stony  rock  indeed,  that  the  water  gush- 
ed out,  and  the  streams  flowed  withal;  but  can  he  give 
bread  also,  or  provide  flesh  for  his  people  ? 


THE  PSALTER.  15.  Day. 

22  When  the  Lord  heard  this,  he  was  wroth ;  so  the 
fire  was  kindled  in  Jacob,  and  there  came  up  heavy  dis- 
pleasure against  Israel; 

23  Because  they  believed  not  in  God,  and  put  not  their 
trust  in  his  help. 

24  So  he  commanded  the  clouds  above,  and  opened 
the  doors  of  heaven. 

25  He  rained  down  Manna  also  upon  them  for  to  eat, 
and  gave  them  food  from  heaven. 

26  So  man  did  eat  angels  food  ;  for  he  sent  them  meat 
enough. 

27  He  caused  the  east  wind  to  blow  under  heaven ; 
and  through  his  power  he  brought  in  the  south  west 
wind. 

28  He  rained  flesh  upon  them  as  thick  as  dust,  and 
feathered  fowls  like  as  the  sand  of  the  sea. 

29  He  let  it  fall  among  their  tents,  even  round  about 
their  habitation. 

30  So  they  did  eat  and  were  well  filled ;  for  he  gave 
them  their  own  desire:  they  were  not  disappointed  of 
their  lust. 

3 1  But  while  the  meat  was  yet  in  their  mouths,  the  heavy 
wrath  of  God  came  upon  them,  and  slew  the  wealthiest 
of  them ;  yea,  and  smote  down  the  chosen  men  that  were 
in  Israel. 

32  But  for  all  this,  they  sinned  yet  more,  and  believed 
not  his  wondrous  works. 

33  Therefore  their  days  did  he  consume  in  vanity,  and 
their  years  in  trouble. 

34  When  he  slew  them,  they  sought  him,  and  turned 
them  early,  and  enquired  after  God. 

35  And  they  remembered  that  God  was  their  strength, 
and  that  the  high  God  was  their  Redeemer. 

36  Nevertheless,  they  did  but  flatter  him  with  their 
mouth,  and   dissembled  with  him  in  their  tongue. 

37  Eor  their  heart  was  not  whole  with  him,  neither  con- 
tinued they  stedfast  in  his  covenant. 

38  But  he  was  so  merciful,  that  he  forgave  their  mis- 
deeds, and  destroyed  them  not. 

39  Yea,  many  a  time  turned  he  his  wrath  away,  and 
would  not  suffer  his  whole  displeasure  to  arise. 


15.  Day.  THE  PSALTER, 

40  For  he  considered  that  they  were  but  flesh,  and  that 
they  were  even  a  wind  that  passeth  away,  and  cometh  not 
again. 

4 1  Many  a  time  did  they  provoke  him  in  the  wilderness, 
and  grieved  him  in  the  desert. 

42  They  turned  back,  and  tempted  God ;  and  moved 
the  Holy  One  in  Israel. 

43  They  thought  not  of  his  hand,  and  of  the  day  when 
he  delivered  them  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy. 

44  How  he  had  wrought  his  miracles  in  Egypt,  and  his 
wonders  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

45  He  turned  their  waters  into  blood,  so  that  they  might 
not  drink  of  the  rivers. 

46  He  sent  lice  among  them,  and  devoured  them  up, 
and  frogs  to  destroy  them. 

47  He  gave  their  fruit  unto  the  caterpillar,  and  their 
labour  unto  the  gra shopper. 

48  He  destroyed  their  vines  with  hail-stones,  and  their 
mulbcrry-trces  with  the  frost. 

49  He  smote  their  cattle  also  with  hail-stones,  and 
their  flocks  with  hot  thtinder-bolts. 

50  He  cast  upon  them  the  furiousness  of  his  wrath,  an- 
ger, displeasure,  and  trouble;  and  sent  evil  angels  among 
them. 

51  He  made  a  way  to  his  indignation,  and  spared  not 
their  soul  from  death;  but  gave  their  life  over  to  the  pcis- 
tilence; 

52  And  smote  all  the  first-born  in  Egypt,  the  most  prin- 
cipal and  mightiest  in  the  dwellings  of  Ham. 

53  But  as  for  his  own  people,  he  led  them  forth  like 
sheep,  and  carried  them  in  the  wilderness  like  a  flock. 

54  He  brought  them  out  safely,  that  they  should  not 
fear,  and  overwhelmed  their  enemies  with  the  sea. 

55  And  brought  them  within  the  borders  of  his  sanc- 
tuary, even  to  his  mountain,  which  he  purchased  with 
his  right  hand. 

56  He  cast  out  the  heathen  also  before  them,  caused 
their  land  to  be  divided  among  them  for  an  heritage,  and 
made  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell  in  their  tents. 

57  So  they  tempted  and  displeased  the  most  high  God, 
and  kept  not  his  testimonies; 


THE  PSALTER.  16.  Day. 

58  But  turned  their  backs,  and  fell  away  like  their  fore- 
fathers ;  starting  aside  like  a  broken  bow. 

59  For  they  grieved  him  with  their  hill-altars,  and  pro- 
voked him  to  displeasure  with  their  images, 

60  When  God  heard  this,  he  was  wroth,  and  took  sore 
displeasure  at  Israel ; 

61  So  that  he  forsook  the  tabernacle  in  Silo,  even  the 
tent  that  he  had  pitched  among  men. 

62  He  delivered  their  power  into  captivity,  and  their 
beauty  into  the  enemies'  hand. 

63  He  gave  his  people  over  also  unto  the  sword,  and 
was  wroth  with  his  inheritance. 

64  The  fire  consumed  their  young  men,  and  their  maid- 
ens were  not  given  to  marriage. 

65  Their  priests  were  slain  with  the  sword,  and  there 
were  no  widows  to  make  lamentation. 

66  So  the  Lord  awaked  as  one  out  of  sleep,  and  like 
a  giant  refreshed  with  wine. 

67  He  smote  his  enemies  in  the  hinder  parts,  and  put 
them  to  a  perpetual  shame. 

68  He  refused  the  tabernacle  of  Joseph,  and  chose  not 
the  tribe  of  Ephraim ; 

69  But  chose  the  tribe  of  Judah,  even  the  hill  of  Sion, 
which  he  loved. 

70  And  there  he  built  his  temple  on  high,  and  laid  the  foun- 
dation of  it  like  the  ground  which  he  hath  made  continually. 

71  He  chose  David  also  his  servant,  and  took  him 
away  from  the  sheep  folds, 

72  As  he  was  following  the  ewes  great  with  young 
ones,  he  took  him,  that  he  might  feed  Jacob  his  people,  and 
Israel  his  inheritance. 

73  So  he  fed  them  with  a  faithful  and  true  heart,  and 
ruled  them  prudently  with  all  his  power. 

The  Sixteenth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxix.     Dens,  venerunt. 

OGOD,   the  heathen   are    come  into  thine  inheri- 
tance ;  thy  holy  temple  have  they  defiled,  and  made 
Jerusalem  an  heap  of  stones. 

Yy 


16.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

2  The  dead  bodies  of  thy  servants  have  they  given  to 
be  meat  unto  the  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  flesh  of  thy 
saints  unto  the  beasts  of  the  land. 

3  Their  blood  have  they  shed  like  water  on  every  side 
of  Jerusalem,  and  there  was  no  man  to  bury  them. 

4  We  are  become  an  open  shame  to  our  enemies,  a 
very  scorn  and  derision  unto  them  that  are  round  about 
us. 

5  Lord,  how  lonj^  wilt  thou  be  angry  ?  shall  thy  jea- 
lousy burn  like  fire  forever? 

6  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  the  heathen  that 
have  not  known  thee;  and  upon  the  kingdoms  that  have 
not  called  upon  thy  Name  : 

7  For  they  have  devoured  Jacob,  and  laid  waste  his 
dwelling-place. 

8  O  remember  not  our  old  sins,  but  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  that  soon  ;  for  we  are  come  to  great  misery. 

9  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of 
thy  Name :  O  deliver  us,  and  be  merciful  unto  our  sins, 
for  thy  Name's  sake. 

10  Wherefore  do  the  heathen  say,  Where  is  now  their 
God  ? 

11  O  let  the  vengeance  of  thy  servants'  blood  that 
is  shed,  be  openly  showed  upon  the  heathen,  in  our 
sight. 

12  O  let  the  sorrowful  sighing  of  the  prisoners  come 
before  thee  ;  according  to  the  greatness  of  thy  power, 
preserve  thou  those  that  are  appointed  to  die. 

13  And  for  the  blasphemy  wherewith  our  neighbours 
have  blasphemed  thee,  reward  thou  them,  O  Lord,  seven- 
fold into  their  bosom. 

14  So  \vc  that  are  thy  people,  and  sheep  of  thy 
pasture,  shall  give  thee  thanks  for  ever,  and  will  ahvay  be 
showing  forth  thy  praise  from  generation  to  generation. 

Psalm  Ixxx.     Qui  regis  Israel. 

HEAll,  O  thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that  leadest 
Joseph  like  a  sheep;  show  thyself  also,  thou  that 
sittest  upon  the  Cherubim: 

2  Before  Ephraim,  Benjamin,  and  Manasses,  stir  up 
thy  strength,  and  come  and  help  us. 


THE  PSALTER.  16.  Day. 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  God ;  show  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance, and  we  shall  be  whole. 

4  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry 
with  thy  people  that  prayeth  ? 

5  Thou  feedest  them  with  the  bread  of  tears,  and  giv- 
est  them  plenteousness  of  tears  to  drink. 

6  Thou  hast  made  us  a  very  strife  unto  ourneighbours, 
and  our  enemies  laugh  us  to  scorn. 

7  Turn  us  again,  thou  God  of  hosts ;  show  the  light 
of  thy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 

8  Thou  liast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt ;  thou  hast  cast 
out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

9  Thou  madest  room  for  it ;  and  when  it  had  taken  root, 
it  filled  the  land. 

10  The  hills  werfe  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it,  and 
jhe  boughs  thereof  were  like  the  goodly  cedar  trees. 

1 1  She  stretched  out  her  branches  unto  the  sea,  and 
her  boughs  unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then  broken  down  her  hedge,  that 
all  they  that  go  by  pluck  off  her  grapes  ? 

13  The  wild  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  root  it  up,  and 
the  wild  beasts  of  the  field  devour  it. 

14  Turn  thee  again,  thou  God  of  hosts,  look  down 
from  heaven,  behold  and  visit  this  vine, 

15  And  the  place  of  the  vine-yard  that  thy  right  hand 
Jiath  planted,  and  the  branch  that  thou  madest  so  strong  for 
thyself. 

16  It  is  burnt  with  fire,  and  cut  down;  and  they  shall 
perish  at  the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right-hand,  and 
upon  the  son  of  man,  whom  thou  madest  so  strong  for 
thine  own  self. 

18  And  so  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee  :  O  let  us  live, 
and  we  shall  call  upon  thy  Name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts  ;  show  the  light 
pf  thy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be  vvhoie. 

Psalm  Ixxxi.     Exult  ate  Deo. 

SING  we  merrily  unto  God,  our  strength ;  make  a  cheer- 
ful noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 
2  Take  the  psalm,  bring  hither  the  tabret,  the  merry 
harp,  with  the  lute. 


16.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

3  Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the  new  moon,  even  in  the 
time  appointed,  and  upon  our  solemn  feast-day. 

4  For  this  was  made  a  statute  for  Israel,  and  a  law  of 
Xhe  God  of  Jacob. 

5  This  he  ordained  in  Joseph  for  a  testimony,  when  he 
came  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  had  heard  a  strange 
language. 

6  1  eased  his  shoulder  from  the  burden,  and  his  hands 
were  delivered  from  making  the  pots. 

7  Thou  calledst  upon  me  in  troubles,  and  I  delivered 
thee,  and  heard  thee  what  time  as  the  storm  fell  upon 
thee. 

8  I  proved  thee  also  at  the  waters  of  strife. 

9  Hear,  O  my  people  ;  and  I  will  assure  thee,  O  Israel, 
if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me, 

10  Tliere  shall  no  strange  god  be  in  thee,  neither  shalt 
thou  worship  any  other  god. 

1 1  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought  the  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt :  open  thy  mouth  wide,  and  I  shall  fill  it. 

12  But  my  people  would  not  hear  my  voice;  and  Israel 
would  not  obey  me  ; 

13  So  I  gave  them  up  unto  their  own  hearts  lusts,  and 
let  them  follow  their  own  imaginations. 

14.  O  that  my  people  would  have  hearkened  unto  me; 
for  if  Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways, 

15  I  should  soon  have  put  down  their  enemies,  and 
turned  my  hand  against  their  adversaries. 

16  The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  been  found 
liars ;  but  their  time  should  have  endured  for  ever. 

17  He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  wheat- 
flour  ;  and  with  honey  out  of  the  stony  rock  should  I  have 
satisfied  thee. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxxii.     Deiis  stetit. 

GOD  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  princes;  he  is  a 
judge  among  gods. 

2  How  long  will  ye  give  wrong  judgment,  and  accept 
the  persons  of  the  ungodly  ? 

3  Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless;  see  that  such  as  ^e 
ianeed  and  necessity  have  right. 


THE  PSALTER.  16.  Day. 

4  Deliver  the  out-cast  and  poor;  save  them  from  the 
hand  of  the  ungodly. 

5  They  will  not  be  learned,  nor  understand,  but  walk 
on  still  in  darkness  :  all  the  foundations  of  the  earth  are 
out  of  course. 

6  I  have  said,  Ye  are  gods,  and  ye  are  the  children  of 
the  Most  Highest ; 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  fall  like  one  of  the 
princes. 

8  Arise,  O  God,  and  judge  thou  the  earth;  for  thou 
shalt  take  all  heathen  to  thine  inheritance. 

Psalm  Ixxxiii.     Deus^  qiiis  similis  ? 

HOLD  not  thy  tongue,  O  God,  keep  not  still  silence : 
refrain  not  thyself,  O  God ; 

2  For  lo,  thine  enemies  make  a  murmuring ;  and  they 
that  hate  thee  have  lift  up  their  head. 

3  They  have  imagined  craftily  against  thy  people,  and 
taken  counsel  against  thy  secret  ones. 

4  They  have  said,  Come,  and  let  us  root  them  out,  that 
they  be  no  more  a  people,  and  that  the  name  of  Israel 
may  be -no  more  in  remembrance. 

5  For  they  have  cast  their  heads  together  with  one  con- 
sent, and  are  confederate  against  thee  ; 

6  The  tabernacles  of  the  Edomitesjand  the  Ishmaelites; 
the  Moabites,  and  Hagarenes ; 

7  Gebal,  and  Ammon,  and  Amalek;  the  Philistines, 
with  them  that  dwell  at  Tyre. 

8  Assur  also  is  joined  with  them,  and  have  holpen  the 
children  of  Lot. 

9  But  do  thou  to  them  as  unto  the  Madianites;  unto 
Sisera,  and  unto  Jabin  at  the  brook  of  Kison ; 

10  Who  perished  at  Endor,  and  became  as  the  dung  of 
the  earth. 

11  Make  them  and  their  princes  like  Oreb  and  Zeb; 
yea,  make  all  their  princes  like  asZeba  and  Salmana; 

12  Who  say,  let  us  take  to  ourselves  the  houses  of  Gcd 
in  possession. 

13  O  my  God,  make  them  like  unto  a  wheel,  and  as 
the  stubble  before  the  wind. 


16.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

14  Like  as  the  fire  that  burneth  up  the  wood,  and  as 
the  flame  that  consumeth  the  mountains. 

15  Persecute  them  even  so  with  thy  tempest,  and  make 
them  afraid  with  thy  storm. 

16  Make  their  faces  ashamed,  O  Lord,  that  they  may 
seek  thy  Name. 

17  Let  them  be  confounded  and  vexed  ever  more  and 
more ;  let  them  be  put  to  shame,  and  perish. 

18  Andthey  shall  know  that  thou,  whose  Name  is  Jeho- 
vah, art  only  the  Most  Highest  over  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  Ixxxiv.     Qiiamdilecta! 

OHOW    amiable   are    thy  dwellings,  thou  Lord  of 
Hosts ! 

2  My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into  the 
courts  of  the  Lord;  my  heart  and  my  flesh  rejoice  in  the 
living  God. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and  the 
swallow  a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young;  even  thy 
altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house;  they  will 
be  alvvay  praising  thee. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee;  in 
whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

6  Who,  going  through  the  vale  of  misery,  use  it  for  a 
well ;    and  the  pools  are  filled  with  water. 

7  They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength,  and  unto  the 
God  of  gods  appeareth  every  one  of  them  in  Sion. 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer;  hearken,  O 
God  of  Jacob: 

9  Behold,  O  God,  our  defender,  and  look  upon  the  face 
of  thine  Anointed. 

10  For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thou- 
sand. 

1 1  I  had  rather  be  a  door-kccpcr  in  the  house  of  my 
God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

12  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light  and  defence;  the  Lord 
will  give  grace  and  worship;  and  no  good  thing  shall  he 
withhold  from  them  that  live  a  c;odly  life. 

13  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  put- 
teth  his  trust  in  thee. 


THE  PSALTER.  17.  Day. 

Psalm  Ixxxv.    Benedixisti^  Domine. 

LORD,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto  thy  land;  thou 
hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy  people,  and 
covered  all  their  sins. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displeasure,  and  turned 
thyself  from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

4  Turn  us  then,  O  God  our  Saviour,  and  let  thine  anger 
cease  from  us. 

5  Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever?  and  wilt  thou 
stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one  generation  to  another? 

6  "Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us,  that  thy 
people  may  rejoice  in  thee  ^ 

7  Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salva- 
tion. 

8  I  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  will  say  concerning 
me  ;  for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his 
saints,  that  they  turn  not  again. 

9  For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him;  that 
glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together :  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

11  Truth  shall  flourish  out  of  the  earth,  and  righteous- 
ness hath  looked  down  from  heaven. 

12  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving  kindness,  and  our 
land  shall  give  her  increase. 

13  Righteousness  shall  go  before  him,  and  he  shall  di- 
rect his  going  in  the  way. 

The  Seventeenth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxxvi.   Inclina.,  Donmie. 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me;  for  I  am 
poor,  and  in  misery. 

2  Preserve  thou  my  soul;  for  I  am  holy:  my  God,  save 
thy  servant  that  putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord;  for  I  will  call  daily 
upon  thee. 


i7.DAY.  THE  PSALTER. 

4  Comfort  the  soul  of  thy  servant ;   for  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

5  For  thou.  Lord,  art  good  and  gracious,  and  of  great 
mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

6  Give  ear,  Lord,  unto  my  prayer,  and  ponder  the  voice 
of  my  humble  desires. 

7  In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee ;  for 
thou  hearest  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord; 
there  is  not  one  that  can  do  as  thou  doest. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made,  shall  come  and 
worship  thee,  O  Lord;  and  shall  glorify  thy  Name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things: 
thou  art  God  alone. 

1 1  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I  will  walk  in 
thy  truth :  O  knit  my  heart  unto  thee,  that  I  may  fear 
thy  Name. 

12  I  will  thank  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart;  and  will  praise  thy  Name  for  evermore. 

13  For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me;  and  thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the  nethermost  hell. 

14  O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me  ;  and  the 
congregations  of  naughty  men  have  sought  after  my 
soul,  and  have  not  set  thee  before  their  eyes. 

15  But  thou,  O  Lord  God,  art  full  of  compassion  and 
mercy,  long-suffering,  plenteous  in  goodness  and  truth. 

16  O  turn  thee  then  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  ; 
give  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  help  the  son  of 
thine  hand-maid. 

17  Show  some  token  upon  me  for  good  ;  that  they  who 
hate  me  may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed,  because  thou,  Lord, 
hast  holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 

Psalm  Ixxxvii.  Fimdamenta  ejus. 

HER  foundations  are  upon  the  holy  hills:    the  Lord 
loveth  the  gates  of  Sion  more  than  all  the  dwellings 
of  Jacob. 

2  Very  excellent  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  thou  city  of 

God. 

3  I  will  think  upon  Rahab  a^id  Babylon,  with  them  that 

tnovv  me. 


THE  PSALTER.  17.  Day, 

4  Behold  ye  the  PhiUstines  also,  and  they  of  Tyre,  with 
the  Morians ;  lo  there  was  he  born. 

5  And  of  Sion  it  shall  be  reported,  that  he  was  born  in 
her ;  and  the  most  High  shall  stablish  her. 

6  The  Lord  shall  rehearse  it,  when  he  writeth  up  the 
people,  that  he  was  born  there. 

7  The  singers  also  and  trumpeters  shall  he  rehearse : 
All  my  fresh  springs  shall  be  in  thee. 

Psalm  Ixxxviii.   Domine^  Dens. 

OLORD,  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried  day  and 
night  before  thee  :   O  let  my  prayer  enter  into  thy 
presence ;  incline  thine  ear  unto  my  calling ; 

2  For  my  soul  is  full  of  trouble,  and  my  life  draweth 
nigh  unto  hell. 

3  I  am  counted  as  one  of  them  that  go  down  into 
the  pit,  and  I  have  been  even  as  a  man  that  hath  no 
strength. 

4  Free  among  the  dead,  like  unto  them  that  are  wound- 
ed, and  lie  in  the  grave,  who  are  out  of  remembrance,  and 
are  cut  away  from  thy  hand. 

5  Thou  hast  laid  me  in  the  lowest  pit,  in  a  place  of 
darkness,  and  in  the  deep. 

6  Thine  indignation  lieth  hard  upon  me,  and  thou  hast 
vexed  me  with  all  thy  storms. 

7  Thou  hast  put  away  mine  acquaintance  far  from  me, 
and  made  me  to  be  abhorred  of  them. 

8  I  am  so  fast  in  prison,  that  I  cannot  get  forth. 

9  My  sight  faileth  for  very  trouble ;  Lord,  I  have  call- 
ed daily  upon  thee,  I  have  stretched  forth  my  hands  unto 
thee. 

10  Dost  thou  show  wonders  among  the  dead  ?  or  shall 
the  dead  rise  up  again  and  praise  thee? 

11  Shall  thy  loving-kindness  be  showed  in  the  grave? 
or  thy  faithfulness  in  destruction  ? 

12  Shall  thy  wondrous  works  be  known  in  the  dark? 
and  thy  righteousness  in  the  land  where  all  things  are 
forgotten  ? 

13  Unto  thee  have  I  cried,  O  Lord;  aijd  early  shall  my 
prayer  come  before  thee. 

Z  z 


17.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

14  Lord,  why  abhorest  thou  my  soul,  and  hidest  thou 
thy  face  from  me  ? 

15  I  am  in  misery,  and  Uke  unto  him  that  is  at  the  point 
to  die ;  even  from  my  youth  up,  thy  terrors  have  I  suffer- 
ed with  a  troubled  mind. 

16  Thy  wrathful  displeasure  goeth  over  me,  and  the 
fear  of  thee  hath  undone  me. 

17  They  came  round  about  me  daily  like  water,  and 
compassed  me  together  on  every  side. 

18  My  lovers  and  friends  hast  thou  put  away  from  me, 
and  hid  mine  acquaintance  out  of  my  sight. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxxix.     Misericordias  Domini, 

MY  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving-kindness  of  the 
Lord ;  with  my  mouth  will  I  ever  be  showing  thy 
truth,  from  one  generation  to  another. 

2  For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  set  up  for  ever,  thy 
truth  shaltthou  stablish  in  the  heavens. 

3  I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen ;  I  have 
sworn  unto  David  my  servant. 

4  Thy  seed  will  I  stablish  for  ever,  and  set  up  thy 
throne  from  one  generation  to  another. 

5  O  Lord,  the  very  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wondrous 
works ;  and  thy  truth  in  the  congregation  of  the  saints. 

6  For  who  is  he  among  the  clouds,  that  shall  be  com- 
pared unto  the  Lord  ? 

7  And  what  is  he  among  the  gods,  that  shall  be  like 
unto  the  Lord  ? 

8  God  is  very  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  council  of  the 
saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
found  about  me. 

9  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  like  unto  thee  ?  thy  truth, 
tiost  mighty  Lord,  is  on  every  side. 

10  Thou  rulestthe  raging  of  the  sea;  thou  stillest  the 
waves  thereof  when  they  arise. 

11  Thou  hast  subdued  Eg^^pt,  and  destroyed  it;  thou 
hast  scattered  thine  enemies  abroad  with  thy  mighty 
arm. 

12  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine ;  thou 


THE  PSALTER.  17.  Day. 

hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the  round  world,  and  all  that 
therein  is. 

13  Thou  hast  made  the  north  and  the  south;  Tabor 
andHermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  Name. 

14  Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm ;  strong  is  thy  hand,  and 
high  is  thy  right  hand. 

15  Righteousness  and  equity  are  the  habitation  of  thy 
seat ;    mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 

16  Blessed  is  the  people,  O  Lord,  that  can  rejoice  in 
thee ;  they  shall  walk  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance.  ^ 

17  Their  delight  shall  be  daily  in  thy  Name;  and  in 
thy  righteousness,  shall  they  make  their  boast. 

18  For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength,  and  in  thy 
loving-kindness  thou  shalt  lift  up  our  horns : 

19  For  the  Lord  is  our  defence;  the  Holy  One  of  Israel 
is  our  King. 

20  Thou  spake  St  sometime  in  visions  unto  thy  saints, 
and  saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty,  I 
have  exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

21  I  have  found  David  my  servant;  with  my  holy  oil 
have  I  anointed  him. 

22  My  hand  shall  hold  him  fast,  and  my  arm  shall 
strengthen  him. 

23  The  enemy  shall  not  be  able  to  db  him  violence; 
the  son  of  wickedness  shall  not  hurt  him. 

24  I  will  smite  down  his  foes  before  his  face,  and  plague 
them  that  hate  him. 

25  My  truth  also  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with  him;  and 
in  my  Name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

26  I  will  set  his  dominion  also  in  the  sea,  and  his  right 
hand  in  the  floods. 

27  He  shall  call  me.  Thou  art  my  Father,  my  God,  and 
my  strong  salvation. 

28  And  I  will  make  him  my  first-born,  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

29  My  mercy  will  I  keep  for  him  for  evermore,  and 
my  covenant  shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

30  His  seed  also  will  I  make  to  endure  for  ever,  and 
his  throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

SI  But  if  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and  walk  not  in 
my  judgments; 


17.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

32  If  they  break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  my  com- 
mandments; I  will  visit  their  offences  with  the  rod,  and 
their  sin  with  scourges. 

33  Nevertheless,  my  loving-kindness  will  I  not  utterly 
take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my  truth  to  fail. 

34  My  covenant  will  I  not  break,  nor  alter  the  thing, 
that  is  gone  out  of  my  lips:  I  have  sworn  once  by  my  ho- 
liness, that  I  will  not  fail  David. 

35  His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever,  and  his  seat  is  like 
as  the  sun  before  me. 

36  He  shall  stand  fast  for  evermore  as  the  moon,  and 
as  the  faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

37  But  thou  hast  abhorred  and  forsaken  thine  Anoint- 
ed, and  art  displeased  at  him. 

38  Thou  hast  broken  the  covenant  of  thy  servant,  and 
cast  his  crown  to  the  ground. 

39  Thou  hast  overthrown  all  his  hedges,  and  broken 
down  his  strong  holds. 

40  All  they  that  go  by  spoil  him,  and  he  is  become  a  re- 
proach to  his  neighbours. 

41  Thou  hast  set  up  the  right  hand  of  his  enemies,  and 
made  all  his  adversaries  to  rejoice. 

42  Thou  hast  taken  away  the  edge  of  his  sword,  and 
givest  him  not  victory  in  the  battle. 

43  Thou  hast  put  out  his  glory,  and  cast  his  throne 
down  to  the  ground. 

44  The  days  of  his  youth  hast  thou  shortened,  and  co- 
vered him  with  dishonour. 

45  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thyself?  for  ever? 
and  shall  thy  wrath  burn  like  fire? 

4G  O  remember  how  short  my  time  is;  wherefore  hast 
thou  made    all    men  for  nought? 

47  What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  sec  death? 
and  shall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the  hand  of  hell  ? 

48  Lord,  where  are  thy  old  loving-kindnesses,  which 
thou  swarest  unto  David  in  thy  truth? 

49 Remember, Lord,  the  rebuke  that  thy  servantsha ve,and 
how  I  do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  rebukes  of  many  people ; 

50  Wherewith  thine  enemies  have  blasphemed  thee, 
and  slandered  the  footsteps  of  thine  Anointed:  Praised  be 
the  Ix)rd  for  evermore.     Amen,  and  Amen. 


THE  PSALTER.  18.  Day. 

The  Eighteenth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xc.   Domine  refugium. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  from  one  generation 
to  another. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
the  earth  and  the  world  were  made,  thou  art  God  from 
everlasting,  and  world  without  end. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction;  again  thou  sayest, 
Come  again,  ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yester- 
day, seeing  that  is  past  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

5  As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  them,  they  are  even  as  a 
sleep,  and  fade  away  suddenly  like  the  grass. 

6  In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth  up ;  but  in 
the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  withered. 

7  For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displeasure,  and  are 
afraid  at  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before  thee,  and  our  se- 
cret sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

9  For  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  days  are  gone; 
we  bring  our  years  to  an  end,  as  it  were  a  tale  that  is 
told. 

10  The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore  years  and  ten; 
and  though  men  be  so  strong  that  they  come  to  fourscore 
years,  yet  is  their  strength  then  but  labour  and  sorrow; 
so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and  we  are  gone. 

1 1  But  who  regardeth  the  power  of  thy  wrath  ?  for  even 
thereafter  as  a  man  feareth,  so  is  thy  displeasure. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Turn  thee  again,  O  Lord,  at  the  last,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thy  servants. 

14  O  satisfy  us  with  thy  mercy,  and  that  soon:  so  shall 
we  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  the  days  of  our  life. 

15  Comfort  us  again  now  after  the  time  that  thou  hast 
plagued  us;  and  for  the  years  wherein  we  have  suffered 
adversity. 

16  Show  thy  servants  thy  work,  and  their  children  thy 
glory. 


18.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

17  And  the  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be 
upon  us :  prosper  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ;  O 
prosper  thou  our  handy -work. 

Psalm  xci.   Qui  habitat. 

WHOSO  dwelleth  under  the  defence  of  the  Most 
High,  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Al- 
mighty, 

2  I  will  say  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  hope  and  my 
strong  hold,  my  God,  in  him  will  I  trust. 

3  For  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  hunter, 
and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

4  He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings,  and  thou  shalt 
be  safe  under  his  feathers ;  his  faithfulness  and  truth  shall 
be  thy  sliield  and  buckler. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  by  night,  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day  ; 

6  For  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness,  nor  for  the 
sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the  noon-day. 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and  ten  thousand 
at  thy  right  hand  ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

8  Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold,  and  see  the  re- 
ward of  t'.e  ungodly. 

9  For  thou.  Lord,  art  my  hope ;  thou  hast  set  thine 
house  of  defence  very  high. 

10  There  shall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee,  neither  shall 
any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling; 

1 1  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands,  that  thou  hurt 
not  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

13  Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder;  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  under  thy  feet. 

14  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will 
I  deliver  him ;  I  will  set  him  up,  because  he  hath  known 
my  Name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  hear  him;  yea,  I 
am  with  him  in  trouble ;  I  will  deliver  him,  and  bring  him 
to  honour, 

16  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my 
salvation. 


THE  PSALTER.  18.  Day. 

Psalm  xcii.  Bonum  est  confiteri. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to 
sing  praises  unto  thy  Name,  O  Most  highest ; 

2  To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morning, 
and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season ; 

3  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  lute ; 
vipon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harp : 

4  For  thou.  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy 
Works ;  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  ope- 
rations  of  thy  hands. 

5  O  Lord,  how  glorious  are  thy  works;  thy  thoughts 
are  very  deep. 

6  An  unwise  man  doth  not  well  consider  this,  and  a  fool 
doth  not  understand  it. 

7  When  the  ungodly  are  green  as  the  grass,  and  when 
all  thewoikersof  wickedness  do  flourish,  then  shall  they 
be  destroyed  for  ever;  but  thou,  Lord,  art  the  Most  Lligh- 
est  for  evfc;rmore. 

8  For  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  lo,  thine  enemies  shall 
perish  ;  and  all  the  workers  of  wickedness  shall  be  de- 
stroyed. 

9  But  mine  horn  shall  be  exalted  like  the  horn  of  an 
unicorn ;  for  I  am  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

10  Mine  eye  also  shall  see  his  lust  of  mine  enemies, 
and  mine  ear  shall  hear  his  desire  of  the  wicked  that  arise 
up  against  me. 

11  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm-tree,  and 
shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus. 

12  Such  as  are  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

13  They  also  shall  bring  forth  more  fruit  in  their  age, 
and  shall  be  fat  and  v/ell  liking  ; 

14  That  they  may  show  how  true  the  Lord  my  strength 
is,  and  that  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xciii.    Dominus  regnnvit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put   on   glorious   ap- 
parel ;  the  Lord  hath  put  on  his  apparel,  and  gird- 
ed himself  with  strength. 


18.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

2  He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot 
be  moved. 

3  Ever  since  the  world  began,  hath  thy  seat  been  pre- 
pared ;  thoU  art  from  everlasting. 

4  The  floods  are  risen,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have  lift  up 
their  voice,  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

5  The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and  rage  horribly ; 
but  yet  the  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on  high,  is  mightier. 

6  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  are  very  sure  :  holiness  be- 
cometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  xciv.    Deus  ultionum. 

OLORD  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,  thou 
God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,   show  thyself. 

2  Arise,  thou  Judge  of  the  world,  and  reward  the  proud 
after  their  deserving. 

3  Lord,  how  long  shall  the  ungodly,  how  long  shall  the 
ungodly  triumph? 

4  How  long  shall  all  wicked  doers  speak  so  disdainfully, 
and  make  such  proud  boasting? 

5  They  smite  down  thy  people,  O  Lord,  and  trouble 
thine  heritage. 

6  They  murder  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and  put 
the  fatherless  to  death. 

7  And  yet  they  say,  Tush,  the  Lord  shall  not  see,  nei- 
ther shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

8  Take  heed,  ye  unwise  among  the  people:  O  ye  fools, 
when  will  ye  understand? 

9  He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear?  or  he  that 
made  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see  ? 

10  Or  he  that  nurtureth  the  heathen,  it  is  he  that  teach- 
eth  man  knowledge;  shall  not  he  punish? 

1 1  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man,  that  they 
are  but  vain. 

12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest,  O  Lord, 
and  tcachest  him  in  thy  law: 

13  That  thou  mayest  give  him  patience  in  time  of  ad- 
versity, until  the  pit  be  digged  up  for  the  ungodly. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  not  fail  his  people;  neither  will  he 
forsake  his  inheritance ; 


THE  PSALTER.  19.  Dayc 

15  Until  righteousness  turn  again  unto  judgment :  all 
such  as  are  true  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

16  Who  will  rise  up  with  me  against  the  wicked?  or 
who  will  take  my  part  against  the  evil-doers? 

17  If  the  Lord  had  not  helped  me,  it  had  not  failed 
but  my  soul  had  been  put  to  silence. 

18  But  when  I  said.  My  foot  hath  slipped;  thy  mercy, 
O  Lord,  held  me  up. 

19  In  the  multitude  of  the  sorrows  that  I  had  in  my 
heart,  thy  comforts  have  refreshed  my  soul. 

20  Wilt  thou  have  any  thing  to  do  with  the  stool  of  wick- 
edness, which  imagineth  mischief  as  a  law? 

21  They  gather  them  together  against  the  soul  of  the 
righteous,  and  condemn  the  innocent  blood. 

22  But  the  Lord  is  my  refuge,  and  my  God  is  the 
strength  of  my  confidence. 

23  He  shall  recompense  them  their  wickedness,  and 
destroy  them  in  their  own  malice ;  yea,  the  Lord  our  God 
shall  destroy  them. 

The  Nineteenth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xcv.  Venite,  exultemus. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the   Lord;  let  us  heartily 
rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving; 
and  show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God ;  and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth ;  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it ;  and  his  hands  pre- 
pared the  dry  land. 

6  O  come,  let  us  worship,  and  fall  down,  and  kneel  be- 
fore the  Lord  our  Maker : 

7  For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God ;  and  we  are  the  people 
of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

8  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your 
hearts  as  in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of  tempta- 
tion in  the  wilderness; 

3  A 


19.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

9  When  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved  me,  and  saw 
my  works. 

10  Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  generation, 
and  said,  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their  hearts,  for 
they  have  not  known  my  ways  : 

1 1  Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  wrath,  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  my  rest. 

Psalm  xcvi.    Cajitatc,  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  sing  unto  the  Lord, 
all  the  whole  earth. 

2  Sing  unto  the  L<ord,  and  praise  his  Name;  be  telling 
of  his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

3  Declare  his  honour  unto  the  heathen,  and  his  won- 
ders unto  all  people. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  cannot  worthily  be  praised; 
he  is  more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 

5  As  for  all  the  gods  of  the  heathen,  they  are  but  idols; 
but  it  is  the  Lord  that  made  the  heavens. 

6  Glory  and  worship  are  before  him ;  power  and  hon- 
our are  in  his  sanctuary. 

7  Ascribe  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
ascribe  unto  the  Lord  worship  and  power. 

8  Ascribe  unto  the  Lord  the  honour  due  unto  his  Name ; 
bring  presents,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

9  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  ;  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

10  Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen,  that  the  Lord  is  King ; 
and  that  it  is  he  who  hath  made  the  round  world  so  fast 
that  it  cannot  be  moved  ;  and  how  that  he  shall  judge  the 
people  righteously. 

11  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad; 
let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is. 

12  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  in  it;  then 
shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before  the  Lord. 

13  Forhecometh,  for  hecomethto  judge  the  earth;  and 
with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the  people 
with  his  truth. 


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Psalm  xcvii.  Dominus  rcgJiavit. 

HE  Lord  is  King,  the  earth  may  be  glad  thereof; 
yea,  the  multitude  of  the  isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 


THE  PSALTER.  19.  Day. 

2  Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him ;  righte- 
ousness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  seat. 

3  There  shall  go  a  fire  before  him,  and  burn  up  his 
enemies  on  every  side. 

4 His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto  the  world;  the  earth 
saw  it,  and  was  afraid. 

5  The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord ; 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

6  The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteousness,  and  all 
the  people  have  seen  his  glory.  ' 

7  Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship  carved  images, 
and  that  delight  in  vain  gods :    worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

8  Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced;  and  the  daughters  of 
Juda  were  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

9  For  thou.  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that  are  in  the 
earth ;  thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

10  O  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate  the  thing 
which  is  evil:  the  Lord  preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints; 
he    shall  deliver  them  from  the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

11  There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and 
joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are  true-hearted. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous,  and  give  thanks  for 
a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xcviii.  Cantate  Domino. 

SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  he  hath  done 
marvellous  things. 

2  With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath 
he  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

3  The  Lord  declared  his  salvation;  his  righteousness 
hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

4  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward 
the  house  of  Israel,  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have 
seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands; 
sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

6  Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp ;  sing  to  the  harp  with 
a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

7  With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O  show  yourselves 
joyful  before  the  Lord  the  King. 


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19.  Bay.  the  psalter. 

8  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is;  the 
round  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

9  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be 
joyful  together  before  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  come  to  judge 
the  earth. 

10  With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and 
the  people  with  equity. 

Psalm  xcix.  Domimis  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  be  the  people  never  so  impatient; 
he  sitteth  between  the  Cherubim,  be  the  earth  never 
so  unquiet. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in  Sion,  and  high  above  all  peo- 
ple. 

3  They  shall  give  thanks  unto  thy  Name,  which  is  great, 
wonderful,  and  holy. 

4  The  King's  power  loveth  judgment ;  thou  hast  pre- 
pared equity;  thou  hast  executed  judgment  and  righteous- 
ness in  Jacob. 

5  O  magnify  the  Lord  our  God,  and  fall  down  before 
his  footstool ;  for  he  is  holy. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,  and  Samuel  a- 
mong  such  as  call  upon  his  Name:  these  called  upon 
the  Lord,  and  he  heard  them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  out  of  die  cloudy  pillar ;  for  they 
kept  his  testimonies,  and  the  law  that  he  gave  them. 

8  Thou  heardest  them,  O  Lord  our  God ;  thou  forgavest 
them,  O  God,  and  punishedst  their  own  inventions. 

9  O  magnify  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  him  upon 
his  holy  hill ;  for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

Psalm  c.   yuhilate  Deo. 

O  BE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands;  serve  the  Lord 
with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  presence    with 
a  song. 

2  Be  ye  sure  that  the  LordheisGod;  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves;  we  are  his  people,  and 
the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

3  O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  his  courts  with  praise ;  be  thankful  unto  him,  and 
speak  good  of  his  Name ; 


THE  PSALTER.  20.  Day. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious ;  his  mercy  is  everlasting ; 
and  his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation. 

V^dXva  CA.  Misericordiam  et  judicium, 

MY  song  shall  be  of  mercy  and  judgment ;  unto  thee, 
O  Lord,  will  I  sing. 

2  O  let  me  have  understanding  in  the  way  of  godliness. 

3  When  wilt  thou  come  unto  me  ?  I  will  walk  in  my 
house  with  a  perfect  heart. 

4  I  will  take  no  wicked  thing  in  hand ;  I  hate  the  sins 
of  unfaithfulness  :  there  shall  no  such  cleave  unto  me. 

5  A  froward  heart  shall  depart  from  me ;  I  will  not  know 
a  wicked  person. 

6  Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbour,  him  will  I 
destroy. 

7  Whoso  hath  also  a  proud  look  and  high  stomach,  1 
will  not  suffer  him. 

8  Mine  eyes  look  upon  such  as  are  faithful  in  the  land, 
that  they  may  dwell  with  me. 

9  Whoso  leadeth  a  godly  life,  he  shall  be  my  servant. 

10  There  shall  no  deceitful  person  dwell  in  my  house ; 
he  that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry  in  my  sight. 

Ill  shall  soon  destroy  all  the  ungodly  that  are  in  the 
land ;  that  I  may  root  out  all  wicked  doers  from  the  city  of 
the  Lord. 

The  Twentieth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cii.  Uomine,  exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord ;  and  let  my  crying  come 
unto  thee. 

2  Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  time  of  my  trouble  ; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  me  when  I  call ;  O  hear  me,  and 
that  right  soon  : 

3  For  my  days  are  consumed  away,  like  smoke,  and  my 
bones  are  burnt  up  as  it  were  a  fire-brand. 

4  My  heart  is  smitten  down,  and  withered  like  grass ; 
so  that  I  forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

5  For  the  voice  of  my  groaning,  my  bones  will  scarce 
ejieave  to  my  flesh. 


20.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

6  I  am  become  like  a  pelican  in  the  wilderness,  and  like 
an  owl  that  is  in  the  desert. 

7  I  have  watched,  and  am  even  as  it  were  a  sparrow, 
that  sitteth  alone  upon  the  house-top. 

8  Mine  enemies  revile  me  all  the  day  long ;  and  they  that 
are  mad  upon  me,  are  sworn  together  against  me. 

9  For  I  have  eaten  ashes  as  it  were  bread,  and  mingled 
my  drink  with  weeping. 

10  And  that,  because  of  thine  indignation  and  wrath; 
for  thou  hast  taken  me  up,  and  cast  me  down. 

1 1  My  days  are  gone  like  a  shadow,  and  I  am  withered 
like  grass. 

12  But  diou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever,  and  thy 
remembrance  throughout  all  generations. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Sion ;  for  it 
is  time  that  thou  have  mercy  upon  her ;  yea,  the  time  is 
come. 

14  And  why?  thy  servants  think  upon  her  stones,  and 
itpitieth  them  to  see  her  in  the  dust. 

15  The  heathen  shall  fear  thy  Name,  O  Lord;  and  all 
the  kings  of  the  earth  thy  Majesty. 

16  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Sion,  and  when  his 
glory  shall  appear ; 

1 7  When  he  turneth  him  unto  the  prayer  of  the  poor 
destitute,  and  despiseth  not  their  desire  ; 

18  This  shall  be  written  for  those  that  come  after,  and 
the  people  which  shall  be  born  shall  praise  the  Lord. 

19  For  he  hath  looked  down  from  his  sanctuary;  out 
of  the  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth. 

20  That  he  might  hear  the  mourning  of  such  as  are  in 
captivity,  and  deUver  the  children  appointed  unto  death ; 

21  That  they  may  declare  the  Name  of  the  Lord  in 
Sion,  and  his  worship  at  Jerusalem  ; 

22  When  the  people  are  gathered  together,  and  the 
kingdoms  also,  to  serve  the  Lord. 

23  He  brought  down  my  strength  in  my  journey,  and 
shortened  my  days. 

24  But  I  said,  O  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the 
midst  of  mine  age;  as  for  thy  years,  they  endure  through- 
out all  generations. 

25  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast  laid  the  foun- 


THE  PSALTER.  20.  Day. 

dation  of  the  earth,  and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy 
hands. 

26  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure ;  they  all 
shall  wax  old  as  doth  a  garment. 

27  And  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they 
shall  be  changed ;  but  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years 
shall  not  fail. 

28  The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue,  and 
their  seed  shall  stand  fast  in  thy  sight. 

Psalm  ciii.    Benedic,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  ail  that  is  within 
me  praise  his  holy  Name. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits ; 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine  in- 
firmities ; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth 
thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kindness  ; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things,  making 
thee  young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

6  The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment,  for 
all  them  that  are  oppressed  with  wrong. 

7  He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  works  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy,  long- 
suffering,  and  of  great  goodness. 

9  He  will  not  alway  be  chiding ;  neither  keepeth  he  his 
anger  for  ever. 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ;  nor  re- 
warded us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 

11  For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  comparison  of 
the  earth ;  so  great  is  his  mercy  also  toward  them  that 
fear  him ! 

12  Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the  west ;  so 
far  hath  he  set  our  sins  from  us! 

13  Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  children ;  even 
so  is  the  Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear  him. 

14  For  he  knoweth  whereof  we  are  made;  he  remem- 
bereth  that  we  are  but  dust. 


20.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

15  The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass;  for  he  flour- 
isheth  as  a  flower  of  the  field. 

16  For  as  soon  as  the  wind  gocth  over  it,  it  is  gone  ; 
and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

17  But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord  endureth  for 
ever  and  ever  upon  them  that  fear  him;  and  his  righteous- 
ness upon  children's  children; 

18  Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  think 
upon  his  commandments,  to  do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in  heaven,  and  his 
kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

20  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel 
in  strength ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  his  words. 

21  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts;  ye  servants  of  his 
that  do  his  pleasure. 

22  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his ; 
in  all  places  of  his  dominion :  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  civ.    Benedic^  aiiima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  O  Lord  my  God,  thou 
art  become  exceeding  glorious,  thou  art  cloathed  with 
majesty  and  honour. 

2  Thou  deckest  thyself  with  light  as  it  were  with  a 
garment,  and   spreadest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain. 

3  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters, 
and  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot,  and  walketh  upon  the 
wings  of  the  wind. 

4  He  maketh  his  angels  spirits,  and  his  ministers  a  fla- 
ming fire. 

5  He  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it  never 
should  move  at  any  time. 

G  Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  like  as  with  a  garment ; 
the  waters  stand  in  the  hills. 

7  At  thy  rebuke  they  flee ;  at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder 
they  are  afraid. 

8  They  go  up  as  high  as  the  hills,  and  down  to  the  val- 
lies  beneath;  even  unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  ap- 
pointed for  them. 


THE  PSALTER.  20.  Day. 

9  Thou  hast  set  them  their  bounds,  which  they  shall 
not  pass,  neither  turn  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

10  He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  rivers,  which  run  a- 
mong  the  hills. 

11  All  beasts  of  the  field  drink  thereof,  and  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

12  Beside  them  shall  thefov/ls  of  the  air  have  their  ha- 
bitation, and  sing  among  the  branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills  from  above;  the  earth  is  filled 
with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

14  He  bringeth  forth  grass  for  the  cattle,  and  green  herb 
for  the  service  of  men. 

15  That  he  may  bring  food  out  of  the  earth,  and  wine 
that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man;  and  oil  to  make  him  a 
cheerful  countenance,  and  bread  to  strengthen  man's  heart. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Lord  also  are  full  of  sap;  even  the 
cedars  of  Libanus,  which  he  hath  planted; 

17  Wherein  the  birds  make  their  nests;  and  the  fir-trees 
are  a  dwelling  for  the  stork. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats;  and 
so  are  the  stony  rocks  for  the  conies. 

19  He  appointed  the  moon  for  certain  seasons,  and  the 
sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 

20  Thou  maketh  darkness,  that  it  maybe  night;  where- 
in all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  move. 

21  The  lions  roaring  after  their  prey,  do  seek  their  meat 
from  God. 

22  The  sun  ariseth,  and  they  get  them  away  together, 
and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens, 

23  Man  goeth  forth  to  his  woi^,  and  to  his  labour, 
until  the  evening,  -v. 

24  O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works;  in  wisdom 
hast  thou  made  them  all;  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

25  So  is  the  great  and  wide  sea  also;  wherein  are 
things  creeping  innumerable,  both. small  and  great  beasts. 

26  There  go  the  ships,  and  there  is  that  Leviathan, 
whom  thou  hast  made  to  take  his  pastime  therein. 

27  These  v/ait  all  upon  thee,  that  thou  mayest  give 
them  meat  in  due  season. 

28  When  thou  givest  it  them,  they  gather  it;  and  when 
thou  openest  thy  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

3  B 


21.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

29  When  thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled:  when 
thou  takest  away  their  breath,  they  die  and  are  turned 
again  to  their  dust. 

30  When  thou  lettest  thy  breath  go  forth,  they  shall  be 
made;  and  thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 

31  The  glorious  majesty  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for 
ever;  the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

32  The  earth  shall  tremble  at  the  look  of  him;  if  he  do 
but  touch  the  hills,  they  shall  smoke. 

3  3  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live  ;  I  will  praise 
my  God  while  I  have  my  being ; 

34  And  so  shall  my  words  please  him :  my  joy  shall  be 
in  the  Lord. 

35  As  for  sinners,  they  shall  be  con^med  out  of  the 
earth,  and  the  ungodly  shall  come  to  an  end :  Praise  thou 
the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  praise  the  Lord. 


The  Twenty-First  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cv.  Confitemini  Domino. 
GIVE    thanks  unto  the  Lord,   and  call   upon   his 


o 


Name ;  tell  the  people  what  things  he  hath  done. 

2  O  let  your  songs  be  of  him,  and  praise  him;  and  let 
your  talking  be  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

3  Rejoice    in  his    holy  Name ;    let  the  heart  of  them 
rejoice,  that  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  the  Lord  and  his  strength ;  seek  his  face  evermore. 

5  Remember  the  marvellous  works  that  he  hath  done ; 
his  wonders,  and  the  judgments  of  his  mouth  ; 

6  O  ye  seed  of  Abraham,  his  servant;  ye  children  of 
Jacob,  his  chosen. 

7  He  is  the  Lord  our  God;  his  judgments  are  in  all  the 
world. 

8  He  hath  been  alvvay  mindful  of  his  covenant  and 
promise,  that  he    made  to  a  thousand  generations. 

9  Even  the  covenant  that  he  made  with  Abraham:  and 
the  oath  that  he  sware  unto  Isaac  ; 

10  And  appointed  the  same  unto  Jacob  for  a  law,  and 
to  Israel  for  an  everlasting  testament. 


THE  PSALTER.  21.  Day. 

1 1  Saying,   Unto  thee  will  I  give  the  land  of  Canaan, 
the  lot  of  your  inheritance. 

12  When  there  were  yet  but  few  of  them,  and  they 
strangers  in  the  land ; 

13  What  time  as  they  went  from  one  nation  to  another, 
from  one  kingdom  to  another  people; 

14  He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  wrong,  but  reproved 
even  kings  for  their  sakes: 

15  Touch  not  mine  Anointed,  and  do  my  prophets  no 
harm. 

16  Moreover,  he  called  for  a  dearth  upon  the  land,  and 
destroyed  all  the  provision  of  bread. 

17  But  he  had  sent  a  man  before  them,  even  Joseph, 
who  was  sold  to  be  a  bond-servant, 

18  Whose  feet  they  hurt  in  the  stocks;  the  iron  enter- 
ed into  his  soul ; 

19  Until  the  time  came  that  his  cause  was  known:  the 
word  of  the  Lord  tried  him. 

20  The  king  sent,  and  delivered  him ;  the  prince  of 
the  people  let  him  go  free. 

2 1  He  made  him  lord  also  of  his  house,  and  ruler  of  all 
his  substance  ; 

22  That  he  might  inform  his  princes  after  his  will,  and 
teach  his  senators  wisdom. 

23  Israel  also  came  into  Egypt,  and  Jacob  was  a  stran- 
ger in  the  land  of  Ham. 

24  And  he  increased  his  people  exceedingly,  and  made 
them  stronger  than  their  enemies ; 

25  Whose  heart  turned  so,  that  they  hated  his  peo- 
ple, and  dealt  untruly  with  his  servants. 

26  Then  sent  he  Moses  his  servant,  and  Aaron,  whom 
he  had  chosen ; 

27  And  these  showed  his  tokens  among  them,   and 
wonders  in  the  land  of  Ham. 

28  He  sent  darkness,  and  it  was  dark ;  and  they  were 
not  obedient  unto  his  word. 

29  He  turned  their  waters  into  blood,  and  slew  their  fish. 

30  Their  land  brought  forth  frogs  ;    yea,  even  in  their 
king's  chambers. 

3 1  He  spake  the  word,   and  there  came  all  manner  of 
flies,  andUce  in  all  their  quarters. 


21.  Day.  the  PSALTER, 

32  He  gave  them  hail-stones  for  rain ;  and  flames  of 
fire  in  their  land. 

33  He  smote  their  vines  also  and  fig-trees;  and  de- 
stroyed the  trees  that  were  in  their  coasts. 

34  He  spake  the  word,  and  the  grashoppers  came,  and 
caterpillars  innumerable,  and  did  cat  up  all  the  grass  in 
their  land,  and  devoured  the  fruit  of  their  ground. 

3  5  He  smote  all  the  first-born  in  their  land  even  the 
chief  of  all  their  strength. 

36  He  brought  them  forth  also  with  silver  and  gold; 
there  was  not  one  feeble  person  among  their  tribes. 

37  Egypt  was  glad  at  their  departing;  for  they  were 
afraid  of  them. 

38  He  spread  out  a  cloud  to  be  a  covering;  and  fire  to 
give  light  in  the  night-season. 

39  At  their  desire  he  brought  quails;  and  he  filled 
them  with  the  bread  of  heaven. 

40  He  opened  the  rock  of  stone,  and  the  waters  flowed 
out,  so  that  the  rivers  ran  in  the  dry  places. 

4 1  For  why  ?  he  remembered  his  holy  promise ;  and 
Abraham  his  servant. 

42  And  he  brought  forth  his  people  with  joy,  and  his 
chosen  with  gladness ; 

43  And  gave  them  the  lands  of  the  heathen:  and  they 
took  the  labours  of  the  people  in  possession ; 

44  That  they  might  keep  his  statutes,  and  observe  his 
laws. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 


o 


Psalm  cvi.    Cojifitemini  Domino. 

GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and 
his   mercy  cndureih  ibr  ever. 

2  Who  can  express  the  noble  acts  of  the  Lord,  or  show 
forth  all  his  praise  ? 

3  Blessed  are  they  that  alway  keep  judgment,  and  do 
righteousness. 

4  Remember  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  the  favour  that 
thou  bcarest  unto  thy  people  ;  C)  visit  me  with  thy  salvation. 

5  That  I  may  sec  ihe  It- liciiy  of  thy  chosen,  and  rejoice 
in  the  gladness  of  thy  people,  and  give  thanks  with  thine 
inheritance. 


THE  PSALTER.  21.DAr. 

6  We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers;  we  have  done  amiss," 
and  deah  wickedly. 

7  Our  fathers  regarded  not  thy  wonders  in  Egypt,  nei^ 
ther  kept  they  thy  great  goodness  in  remembrance ;  but 
were  disobedient  at  tiie  sea,  even  at  the  Red  Sea. 

8  Nevertheless,  he  helped  them  for  his  Name's  sake, 
that  he  might  make  his  power  to  be  known. 

9  He  rebuked  the  Red  Sea  also,  and  it  was  dried  up; 
so  he  led  them  through  the  deep,  as  through  a  wilder- 
ness. 

10  And  he  saved  them  from  the  adversaries'  hand,  and 
delivered  them  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy. 

1 1  As  for  those  that  troubled  them,  the  waters  over- 
whelmed them ;  there  was  not  one  of  them  left. 

12  Then  believed  they  his  words,  and  sang  praise  un- 
to him. 

13  But  within  a  while  they  forgat  his  works,  and  would 
not  abide  his  counsel. 

14  But  lust  came  upon  them  in  the  wilderness,  and 
they  tempted  God  in  the  desert. 

15  And  he  gave  them  their  desire,  and  sent  leanness 
withal  into  their  soul. 

16  They  angered  Moses  also  in  their  tents,  and  Aaron 
the  saint  of  the  Lord. 

17  So  the  earth  opened,  and  swallowed  up  Dathan,  and 
covered  the  congregation  of  Abiram. 

18  And  the  fire  was  kindled  in  their  company;  the  flame 
burnt  up  the  ungodly. 

19  They  made  a  calf  in  Horeb,  and  worshipped  the  mol- 
ten image. 

20  Thus  they  turned  their  glory  into  the  similitude  of  a 
calf  that  eateth  hay. 

21  And  they  forgat  God  their  Saviour,  who  had  done 
so  great  things  in  Egypt; 

22  Wondrous  works  in  the  land  of  Ham;  and  fearful 
things  by  the  Red  Sea. 

23  So  he  said  he  would  have  destroyed  them,  had  not 
Moses  his  chosen  stood  before  him  in  the  gap,  to  turn 
away  his  wrathful  indignation,  lest  he  should  destroy  them. 

S4t  Yea,  they  thought  scorn  of  that  pleasant  land,  and 
gave  no  credence  unto  his  word ; 


21.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

25  But  murmured  in  their  tents,  and  hearkened  not 
unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord. 

26  Then  hft  he  up  his  hand  against  them,  to  overthrow 
them  in  the  wilderness; 

27  To  cast  out  their  seed  among  the  nations,  and  to 
scatter  them  in  the  lands. 

28  They  joined  themselves  unto  Baal-peor,  and  ate  the 
oiferings  of  the  dead. 

29  Thus  they  provoked  him  to  anger  with  their  own 
inventions ;  and  the  plague  was  great  among  them. 

30  Then  stood  up  Phinees,  and  prayed;  and  so  the 
plague  ceased. 

3 1  And  that  was  counted  unto  him  for  righteousness, 
among  all  posterities  for  evermore. 

32  They  angered  him  also  at  the  waters  of  strife,  so 
that  he  punished  Moses  for  their  sakes; 

33  Because  they  provoked  his  spirit,  so  that  he  spake 
unadvisedly  with  his  lips. 

34  Neither  destroyed  they  the  heathen,  as  the  Lord 
commanded  them  : 

35  But  were  mingled  among  the  heathen,  and  learned 
their  works. 

36  Insomuch  that  they  worshipped  their  idols,  which 
turned  to  their  own  decay ;  yea,  they  offered  their  sons  and 
their  daughters  unto  devils  ; 

37  And  shed  innocent  blood,  even  the  blood  of  their 
sons  and  of  their  daughters,  whom  they  offered  unto  the 
idols  of  Canaan;  and  the  land  was  defiled  with  blood. 

38  Thus  were  they  stained  with  their  own  works,  and 
went  a  whoring  with  their  own  inventions. 

39  Therefore  was  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  kindled  against 
his  people,  insomuch  that  he  abhorred  his  own  inheritance. 

40  And  he  gave  them  over  into  the  hand  of  the  heathen; 
and  they  that  hated  them  were  lords  over  them. 

4 1  Their  enemies  oppressed  them,  and  had  them  in  sub- 
jection. 

42  Many  a  time  did  he  deliver  them ;  but  they  rebelled 
against  him  with  their  own  inventions,  and  were  brought 
down  in  their  wickedness. 

43  Nevertheless,  when  he  saw  their  adversity,  he  heard 
their  complaint. 


o 


THE  PSALTER.  22.  Day. 

44  He  thought  upon  his  covenant,  and  pitied  them,  ac- 
cording unto  the  muhitude  of  his  mercies,  yea,  he  made 
all  those  that  led  them  away  captive  to  pity  them. 

45  Deliver  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  and  gather  us  from  a- 
mong  the  heathen ;  that  we  may  give  thanks  unto  thy  ho- 
ly Name,  and  make  our  boast  of  thy  praise. 

46  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  from  everlast- 
ing, and  world  without  end ;  and  let  all  the  people  say. 
Amen. 


The  Twenty-Second  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cvii.    Confitemini  Domino. 

GIVE  thanks  unto  the   Lord;  for  he  is    gracious, 
and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  them  give  thanks,  whom  the  Lord  hath  redeemed, 
and  delivered  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy; 

3  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the  east, 
and  from  the  west ;  from  the  north,  and  from  the  south. 

4  They  went  astray  in  the  wilderness  out  of  the  way,  and 
found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

5  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

6  So  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he  de- 
livered them  from  their  distress. 

7  He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they  might  go 
to  the  city  where  they  dwelt. 

8  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  ! 

9  For  he  satisfieth  the  empty  soul,  and  filleth  the  hun- 
gry soul  with  goodness  ; 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death, 
being  fast  bound  in  misery  and  iron ; 

1 1  Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  the  Lord, 
and  lightly  regarded  the  counsel  of  the  Most  Highest. 

12  He  also  brought  down  their  heart  through  heaviness; 
they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  help  them. 

13  So  when  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
h.t  delivered  them  out  of  their  distress. 


22.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

14  For  he  brought  them  out  of  darkness,  and  out  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  and  brake  their  bonds  in  sunder. 

15  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doethfor  the 
children  of  men ! 

16  For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  smitten  the 
bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Foolish  men  are  plagued  for  their  offence,  and  be- 
cause of  their  wickedness. 

18  Their  soul  abhorred  all  manner  of  meat,  and  they, 
were  even  hard  at  death's  door. 

19  So  when  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distress. 

20  He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them  ;  and  they  were 
saved  from  their  destruction. 

21  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness  ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men! 

22  That  they  would  offer  unto  him  the  sacrifice  of 
thanksgiving,    and   tell  out  his    works    with    gladness! 

23  They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  and  occupy 
their  business  in  great  waters : 

24  These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his 
wonders  in  the  deep. 

25  For  at  his  word  the  stormy  wind  ariseth,  which 
lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

26  They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven,  and  down  a- 
gain  to  the  deep;  their  soul  melteth  away  because  of 
the  trouble. 

27  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken 
man,     and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

28  So  when  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
he  delivereth  them  out  of  their  distress- 

29  For  he  maketh  the  storm  to  cease,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 

30  Then  are  they  glad,  because  they  are  at  rest ;  and  sq 
he  bringeth  them  unto  the  haven  where  they  would  be. 

31  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for 
his  goodness ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  lor 
the  children  of  men  ! 

32  That  they  would  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation 


THE  PSALTER.  22.  Day. 

of  the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  seat  of  the  elders  I 
^3  Who  turneth  the  floods  into  a  wilderness,  and  dri- 
eth  up  the  water- springs. 

34  A  fruitful  land  maketh  he  barren,  for  the  wicked- 
ness of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

55  Again  he  maketh  the  wilderness  a  standing  water, 
and  water-springs  of  a  dry  ground. 

36  And  there  he  setteth  the  hungry,  that  they  may 
build  them  a  city  to  dwell  in ; 

37  That  they  may  sow  their  land,  and  plant  vine-yards, 
to  yield  them  fruits  of  increase. 

38  He  blesseth  them,  so  that  they  multiply  exceed- 
ingly ;  and  sufFereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

39  And  again,  when  they  are  minished  and  brought  low 
through  oppression,  through  any  plague  or  trouble  ; 

40  Though  he  suffer  them  to  be  evil-entreated  through 
tyrants,  and  let  them  wander  out  of  the  way  in  the  wil- 
derness ; 

4 1  Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor  out  of  misery,  and  maketh 
him  households  like  a  flock  of  sheep. 

42  The  righteous  will  consider  this,  and  rejoice ;  and 
the  mouth  of  all  wickedness  shall  be  stopped. 

43  Whoso  is  wise,  will  ponder  these  things ;  and 
they  shall  understand  the  loving-kindness  of  theLord. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cviii.    Paratum  cor  meum, 

OGOD,  my  heart  is  ready,  my  heart  is  ready;  I 
will  sing,  and  give  praise  with  the  best  member  that 
I  have. 

2  Awake,  thou,  lute  and  harp;  I  myself  will  awake 
right  early. 

3  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the 
people ;  I  will  sing  praises  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

4  For  thy  mercy  is  greater  than  the  heavens,  and  thy 
truth  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

5  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth, 

6  That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered:  let  thy  right 
hand  save  them,  and  hear  thou  me. 

7  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness ;  I  will  rejoice  there- 

30 


22.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

fore,  and   divide  Sichem,  and  mete  out  the  valley  of  Suc- 
coth. 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasses  is  mine;  Ephraim  also 
is  the  strength  of  my  head ; 

9  Juda  is  my  law-giver;  Moab  is  my  wash-pot;  over 
Edom  will  I  cast  out  my  shoe ;  upon  Philistia  will  I  tri- 
umph. 

10  Who  will  lead  me  into  the  strong  city?  and  who  will 
bring  me  into  Edom  ? 

11  Hast  not  thou  forsaken  us,  O  God?  and  \vilt  not 
thou   O   God,  go  forth  with  our  hosts? 

12  O  help  us  against  the  ememy;  for  vain  is  the  help 
of  man. 

.    13  Through  God  we  shall  do  great  acts;  and  it  is  he 
that  shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  cix.  Dens  Imiclum. 

HOLD  not  thy  tongue,  O  God  of  my  praise;  for  the 
mouth  of  the  ungodly,  yea,  the  mouth  of  the  deceit- 
ful is  opened  upon  me. 

2  And  they  have  spoken  against  me  with  false  tongues; 
they  compassed  me  about  also  with  words  of  hatred,  and 
fought  against  me  without  a  cause. 

3  For  the  love  that  I  had  unto  them,  lo,  they  take  now 
my  contrary  part;  but  I  give  myself  unto  prayer. 

4  Thus  have  they  rewarded  mc  evil  for  good,  and 
hatred  for  my  good-will. 

5  Set  thou  an  ungodly  man  to  be  ruler  over  him,  and 
let  Satan  stand  at  his  right  hand. 

6  When  sentence  is  given  upon  him,  let  him  be  con- 
demned ;  and  let  his  prayer  be  turned  into  sin. 

7  Let  his  days  be  few,  and  let  another  take  his  office. 

8  Let  his  children  be  fatherless,  and  his  wife  a  widow. 

9  Let  his  children  be  vagabonds,  and  beg  their  bread; 
let  them  seek  it  also  out  of  desolate  places. 

10  Let  the  extortioner  consume  all  that  he  hath;  an?l 
let  the  stranger  spoil  his  labour. 

1 1  Let  there  be  no  man  to  pity  him,  nor  to  have  com- 
passion upon  his  fatherless  children. 

12  Let  his  posterity  be  destroyed;  andm  the  next  gen- 
eration lethis^name  be  clean  put  out. 


THE  PSALTER.  22.  Day. 

13  Let  the  wickedness  of  his  fathers  be  had  in  remem- 
brance in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  let  not  the  sin  of 
his  mother  be  done  away. 

14  Let  them  alway  be  before  the  Lord,  that  he  may 
TOOt  out  the  memorial  of  them  from  off  the  earth ; 

15  And  that,  because  his  mind  was  not  to  do  good; 
but  persecuted  the  poor  helpless  man,  that  he  might  slay 
him  that  was  vexed  at  the  heart. 

16  His  delight  was  in  cursing,  and  it  shall  happen 
unto  him;  he  loved  not  blessing,  therefore  shall  it  be  far 
from  him. 

17  He  clothed  himself  with  cursing  like  as  with  a  rai- 
ment, and  it  shall  come  into  his  bowels  like  water,  and 
like  oil  into  his  bones. 

18  Let  it  be  unto  him  as  the  cloak  that  he  hath  upon 
him,  and  as  the  girdle  that  he  is  alway  girded  withal. 

19  Let  it  thus  happen  from  the  Lord  unto  mine  ene- 
mies, and  to  those  that  speak  evil  against  my  soul. 

20  But  deal  thou  with  me,  O  Lord  God,  according  unto 
thy  Name ;  for  sweet  is  thy  mercy. 

21  O  deliver  me,  for  I  am  helpless  and  poor,  and  my 
heart  is  wounded  within  me. 

22  I  go  hence  like  the  shadow  that  departeth,  and  am 
driven  away  as  the  grashopper. 

23  My  knees  are  weak  through  fasting;  my  flesh  is 
dried  up  for  want  of  fatness. 

24  I  became  also  a  reproach  unto  them;  they  that 
looked   upon  me   shaked  their  heads. 

25  Help  me,  O  Lord  my  God ;  O  save  me,  according 
to  thy  mercy. 

26  And  they  shall  know  how  that  this  is  thy  hand,  and 
that  thou.  Lord,  hast  done  it. 

27  Though  they  curse,  yet  bless  thou;  and  let  them 
be  confounded  that  rise  up  against  me  ;  but  let  thy  servant 
rejoice. 

28  Let  mine  adversaries  be  cloathed  with  shame;  and 
let  them  cover  themselves  with  their  own  confusion,  as 
with  a  cloak. 

29  As  for  me,  I  will  give  great  thanks  unto  the  Lord 
with  my  mouth,  and  praise  him  among  the  multitude  : 

30  For  he  shall  stand  at  the  right  hand  of  the  poor,  to 
save  his  soul  from  unrighteous  judges. 


23.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

The  Twenty-Third  Day. 
MORNING   PRAYER. 

Psalm  ex.     Dixit  Domitius. 

THE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right 
hand,  until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  power  out  of 
Sion ;  be  thou  ruler  even  in  the  midst  among  thine  ene- 
mies. 

3  In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  people  offer  thee 
free-will  offerings  with  an  holy  worship ;  the  dew  of  thy 
birth  is  of  the  womb  of  the  morning. 

4  The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent,  Thou  art  a 
Priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchisedech. 

5  The  Lord  upon  thy  right  hand  shall  wound  even 
kings,  in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

6  He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen;  he  shall  fill  the 
places  with  the  dead  bodies,  and  smite  in  sunder  the 
heads  over  divers  countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  m  the  way ;  therefore 
shall  he  lift  up  his  head. 

Psalm  cxi.     Conjitebor  tibi. 

1WILL  give    thanks    unto   the  Lord  with  my  whole 
heart,  secretly  among  the  faithful,  and  in  the  congre- 
gation. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought  out  of  all 
them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

3  His  work  is  worthy  to  be  praised  and  had  in  honour, 
and  his  righteousness  endureth  forever. 

4  The  merciful  and  gracious  Lord  hath  so'done  his 
marvellous  works,  that  they  ought  to  be  had  in  remem- 
brance. 

5  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him ;  he 
shall  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

6  He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works, 
that  he  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

7  The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment;  all. 
his  commandments  arc  true. 

8  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and  are  done  in 
truth  and  equity. 


THE  PSALTER.  23.  Day. 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people ;  he  hath  com- 
manded his  covenant  for  ever;  holy  and  reverend  is  his 

Name. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom  ;  a 
good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  thereafter ;  the 
praise  of  it  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  cxii.      Beatus  vir. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord ;  he  hath 
great  delight  in  his  commandments. 

2  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth ;  the  generation 
of  the  faithful  shall  be  blessed. 

3  Riches  and  plenteousness  shall  be  in  his  house  ;  and 
his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  Unto  the  godly  there  ariseth  up  light  in  the  darkness; 
he  is  merciful,  loving,  and  righteous. 

5  A  good  man  is  merciful,  and  lendeth,  and  will  guide 
his  words  with  discretion  ; 

6  For  he  shall  never  be  moved :  and  the  righteous  shall 
be  had  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

7  He  will  not  be  afraid  of  any  evil  tiding;  for  his  heart 
standeth  fast,  and  believeth  in  the  Lord. 

8  His  heart  is  stablished,  and  will  not  shrink,  until  he 
see  his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 

9  He  hath  dispersed  abroad,  and  given  to  the  poor,  and 
his  righteousness  remaineth  for  ever ;  his  horn  shall  be 
exalted  with  honour. 

10  The  ungodly  shall  see  it,  and  it  shall  grieve  him ; 
he  shall  gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  consume  away;  the 
desire  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psd-lm  cxiii.   Laudate,  pueri. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  ye  servants ;  O  praise  the  Name  of 
the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  from  this  time 
forth  for  evermore. 

3  The  Lord's  Name  is  praised,  from  the  rising  up  of  the 
sun,  unto  the  going  down  of  the  same. 

4  The  Lord  is  high  above  all  heathen,  and  his  glory  a- 
bove  the  heavens. 

5  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  that  hath  his 


23.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

dwelling  so  high,  and  yet  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the 
things  that  are  in  heaven  and  earth  ? 

6  He  taketh  up  the  simple  out  of  the  dust,  and  lift- 
cth  the  poor  out  of  the  mire  ; 

7  That  he  may  set  him  with  the  princes,  even  with  the 
princes  of  his  people. 

8  He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house,  and  to 
be  a    joyful  mother  of  children. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxiv.  In  exitu  Israel. 

WHEN   Israel  came  out  of  Egypt,  and  the  house 
of  Jacob  from  among  the  strange  people, 

2  Juda  was  his  sanctuary,  and  Israel  his  dominion. 

3  The  sea  saw  that,  and  fled ;  Jordan  was  driven  back. 

4  The  mountains  skipped  like  rams,  and  the  little  hills 
like  young  sheep. 

5  What  aileth  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  Reddest  ?  and 
thou  Jordan,  that  thou. wast  driven  back? 

6  Ye    mountains,  that   ye   skipped  like  rams?  and  ye 
little  hills,  like  young  sheep  ? 

7  Tremble  thou  earth  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord ;  at 
the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob  ; 

8  Who  turned  the  hard  rock  into  a  standing  water,  and 
the  flint-stone  into  a  springing-well. 

Psalm  cxv.    Non  nobis,  Dominc. 

NOT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  uot  unto  us,  but  unto  thy  Name 
give  the  praise ;  for  thy  loving  mercy,  and  for  thy 
truth's  sake. 

2  Wherefore  shall  the  heathen  say.  Where  is  now  their 
God? 

3  As  for  our  God,  he  is  in  heaven :  he  hath  done  what 
soever  pleased  him. 

4  Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  even  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

5  They  have  mouths,  and  speak  not ;  eyes  have  they, 
and  see  not. 

6  They  have  ears,  and  hear  not  \  noses  have  they,  and 
smell  not. 


THE  PSALTER.'  24,  Day. 

7  They  have  hands,  and  handle  not ;  feet  have  they,  and 
walk  not ;  neither  speak  they  through  their  throat. 

8  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them ;  and  so  are 
all  such  as  put  their  trust  in  them. 

9  But  thou,  house  of  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord; 
he  is  their  succour  and  defence. 

10  Ye  house  of  Aaron,  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord;  he 
is  their  helper  and  defender. 

11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord; 
is  he  their  helper  and  defender. 

12  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  and  he  shall 
bless  us;  even  he  shall  bless  the  house  of  Israel,  he  shall 
bless  the  house  of  Aaron. 

13  He  shall  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  both  small 
and  great. 

14  The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more,  you 
and  your  children. 

15  Ye  are  the  blessed  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

16  All  the  whole  heavens  are  the  Lord's ;  the  earth  hath 
he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

17  The  dead  praise  not  thee,  O  Lord,  neither  all  they 
that  go  down  into  silence ; 

18  But  we  will  praise  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth 
for  evermore.     Praise  the  Lord. 

The  Twenty-Fourth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxvi.    Dilexi,  qiioniarn. 

1AM  well  pleased  that  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice 
of  my  prayer ; 

2  That  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me ;  therefore 
will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

3  The  snares  of  death  compassed  me  round  about,  and 
the  pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me. 

4  I  shall  find  trouble  and  heaviness,  and  I  will  call  up- 
on the  Name  of  the  Lord ;  O  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  deli- 
ver my  soul. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous;  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 


24.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

6  The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple:  I  was  in  misery,  and 
he  helped  me. 

7  Turn  again  then  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul;  for  the 
Lord  hath  rewarded  thee. 

8  And  why  ?  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death^ 
mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

9  I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

10  I  believed,  and  therefore  will  I  speak;  but  I  was 
sore  troubled:  I  said  in  my  haste.  All  men  are  liars. 

1 1  What  reward  shall  I  give  unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the 
benefits  that  he  hath  done  unto  me  ? 

12  I  will  receive  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
Name  of  the  Lord : 

13  I  will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the  presence  of  all  his 
people:  right  dear  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death 
of  his  saints. 

14  Behold,  O  Lord,  how  that  I  am  thy  servant;  I  am 
thy  servant,  and  the  son  of  thy  hand-maid;  thou  hast 
broken  my  bonds  in  sunder. 

15  I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving, 
and  will  call  upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

16  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord,  in  the  sight  of 
all  his  people,  in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house;  even  in 
the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.     Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxvii.  Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen ;  praise  him,  all 
ye  nations. 
2  For  his  merciful  kindness  is  ever  more  and  more  to- 
wards us;    and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxviii.    Confitemini  Domino, 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gracious ;  be- 
cause his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  Israel  now  confess  that  he  is  gracious,  and  that 
liis  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  confess,  that  his  mercy 
f-ndureth  lor  ever. 

4  Yea,  let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  confess,  that 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


THE  PSALTER.  24.  Day: 

5  I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  trouble ;  and  the  Lord  heard 
me  at  large. 

6  The  Lord  is  on  my  side,  I  will  not  fear  what  man  doeth 
unto  me. 

7  The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me ; 
therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to  put  any  con- 
fidence in  man. 

9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to  put  any  con- 
fidence in  princes. 

10  All  nations  compassed  me  round  about;  but  in 
the  Name  of  the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

1 1  They  kept  me  in  on  every  side,  they  kept  me  in,  I 
say,  on  every  side ;  but  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  will  I 
destroy  them. 

12  They  came  about  me  like  bees,  and  are  extinct 
even  as  the  fire  among  the  thorns ;  for  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  I  will  destroy  them. 

13  Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me,  that  I  might  fall ;  but 
the  Lord  was  my  help. 

14  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  song;  and  is  be- 
come my  salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  joy  and  health  is  in  the  dwellings  of  the 
righteous ;  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty 
things  to  pass. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  the  pre-eminence; 
the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty  things  to  pass. 

17  I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  works  of 
the  Lord. 

18  The  Lord  hath  chastened  and  corrected  me ;  but 
he  hath  not  given,  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  me  the  gates  of  righteousness  that  I  may  go, 
into  them,  and  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 

20  This  is  the  gate  of  the  Lord,  the  righteous  shall 
enter  into  it. 

21  I  will  thank  thee  ;  for  thou  hast  heard  me,  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

22  The  same  stone  which  the  builders  refused,  is  be- 
come the  head-stone  in  the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord's  doing,  and  it  is  marvellous  in 
our  eyes, 

3  D 


24.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

24  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made;  we 
will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Help  me  now,  O  Lord:  O  Lord,  send  us  now  pros- 
perity. 

26  Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the 
Lord:  we  have  wished  you  good  luck,  ye  that  are  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  who  hath  showed  us  light :  bind 
the  sacrifice  with  cords,  yea,  even  unto  the  horns  of  the 
altar. 

23  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  thank  thee  ;  thou  art 
my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee. 

29  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  gracious, 
and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxiz.     Beati  immaculati. 

BLESSED  are   those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way, 
and  walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and  seek 
him  with  their  whole  heart. 

3  For  they  who  do  no  wickedness,  walk  in  his  ways. 

4  Thou  hast  charged,  that  we  shall  diligently  keep  thy 
commandments. 

5  O  that  my  ways  were  made  so  direct,  that  I  might 
keep  thy  statutes ! 

6  So  shall  I  not  be  confounded,  while  I  have  respect 
unto  thy  commandments. 

7  I  will  thank  thee  with  an  unfeigned  heart,  when  I 
shall  have  learned  the  judgments  of  thy  righteousness. 

8  I  will  keep  thy  ceremonies ;  O  forsake  me  not  utterly.- 

In  quo  corriget  ? 

WHEREWITHAL  shall    a  young  man  cleanse  his 
way  ?  even  by  ruling  himself  after  thy  word. 

2  With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee ;  O  let  me 
not  go  wrong  out  of  thy  commandments. 

3  Thy  words  have  I  hid  within  my  heart,  that  I  should 
not  sin  against  thee. 

4  Blessed  art  thou,  0  Lord  \  O^teach  me  thy  statutes* 


THE  PSALTER.  24.  Day. 

5  With  my  lips  have  I  been  telling  of  all  the  judgments 
of    thy  mouth. 

6  I  have  had  as  great  delight  in  the  way  of  thy  testimo- 
nies, as  in  all  manner  of  riches. 

7  I  will  talk  of  thy  commandments,  and  have  respect 
unto  thy  ways. 

8  My  delight  shall  be  in  thy  statutes,  and  I  will  not  for- 
get thy  word. 

Retribiie  servo  tuo. 

ODO  well  unto  thy  servant ;  that  I  may  hve,  and  keep 
thy  word. 

2  Open  thou  mine  eyes;  that  I  may  see  the  wondrous 
things  of  thy  law. 

3  I  am  a  stranger  upon  earth;    O  hide  not  thy  com- 
mandments from  me. 

4  My  soul  breaketh  out  for  the  very  fervent  desire  that 
it  hath  alway  unto  thy  judgments. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud;    and  cursed  are  they 
that  do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

6  O  turn  from  me  shame  and  rebuke ;    for  I  have  kept 
thy  testimonies. 

7  Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me;    but   thy 
servant  is  occupied  in  thy  statutes. 

8  For  thy  testimonies  are  my  delight,  and  my  counsellors. 

Adhasit  pavimoito. 

MY  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust;  O  quicken  thou  me,  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 

2  I  have  acknowledged  my  ways,  and  thou  heardest  me  : 
O  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

3  Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy  command- 
ments ;  and  so  shall  I  talk  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

4  My  soul  melteth  away  for  very  heaviness ;  comfort 
thou  me  according  unto  thy  word. 

5  Take  from  me  the  way  of  lying,  and  cause  thou  me 
to  make  much  of  thy  law. 

6  I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth,  and  thy  judgments 
have  I  laid  before  me. 

7  I  have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies;  O  Lord,  confound 
me  not. 


25.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

8  I  will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments,  when  thou 
hast  set  my  heart  at  liberty. 

The  Twenty-Fifth  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Legem  pone, 

TEACH  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes,  and  I 
shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  thy  law; 
yea,  I  shall  keep  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

3  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  commandments ; 
for  therein  is  my  desire. 

4  Incline  mine  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and  not  to 
covetousness. 

5  O  turn  away  mine  eyes,  lest  they  behold  vanity;  and 
quicken  thou  me  in  the  way. 

6  O  stablish  ihy  word  in  thy  servant,  that  I  may  fear 
thee. 

7  Take  away  the  rebuke  that  I  am  afraid  of;  for  thy 
judgments  are  good. 

8  Behold,  my  delight  is  in  thy  commandments ;  O  quick, 
en  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Et  veniat  super  we, 

LET  thy  loving  mercy  come  also  unto  me,  O  Lord, 
even  thy  salvation,  according  unto  thy  word. 

2  So  shall  I  make  answer  unto  my  blasphemers;  for  my 
trust  is  in  thy  word. 

3  O  take  not  the  word  of  thy  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth;  for  my  hope  is  in  thy  judgments. 

4  So  shall  I  alway  keeptliy  law:  yea,  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  And  I  will  walk  at  liberty;  for  I  seek  thy  command- 
ments. 

6  I  will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also,  even  before  kings, 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

7  And  my  delight  shall  be  in  thy  commandments, 
which  I  have  loved. 

8  My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  thy  commandments, 
which  I  have  loved;  and  my  study  shall  be  in  thy  star 
tutes. 


THE  PSALTER.  25.  Day. 

Memor  esto  servi  tiii. 

O  THINK  upon  thy  servant,  as  concerning  thy  word, 
wherein  thou  hast  caused  me  to  put  my  trust. 

2  The  same  is  my  comfort  in  my  trouble ;  for  thy  word 
hath  quickened  me. 

3  The  proud  have  had  me  exceedingly  in  derision ;  yet 
have  I  not  shrinked  from  thy  law. 

4  For  I  remembered  thine  everlastingjudgments,  OLord 
and  received  comfort. 

5  I  am  horrible  afraid,  for  the  ungodly  that  forsake 

thy  law.  .       1     ,  c 

6  Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs,  m  the  house  ot 

my  pilgrimage.  ,       .  -u 

7  I  have  thought  upon  thy  Name,  O  Lord,  m  the  night 
season,  and  have  kept  thy  law. 

8  This  I  had,  because  I  kept  thy  commandments. 

Portio  mea^  Domine. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  OLord;  I  have   promised  to 
keep  thy  law. 

2  I  made  my  humble  petition  in  thy  presence  with  my 
whole  heart;  O  be  merciful  unto   me,  according  to  thy 

word. 

3  I  called  mine  own  ways  to  remembrance,  and  turned 

my  feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

4  I  made  haste,  and  prolonged  not  the  time,  to  keep  thy 
commandments. 

5  The  congregations  of  the  ungodly  have  robbed  me ; 
but  I  have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

6  At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  thee;  be- 
cause of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

7  I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  thee,  and  keep 
thy  commandments. 

8  The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy :  O  teach  me 

thy  statutes. 

Bonitatern  fecisti, 

OLORD,  thou  hast  deak  graciously  with   thy  ser- 
vant, according  unto  thy  word. 
2  O  learn  me  true  understanding  and  knowledge;  tor 
I  have  believed  thy  commandments. 


25.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

3  Before  I  was  troubled,  I  went  wrong ;  but  now  have 
I  kept  thy  word. 

4  Thou  art  good  and  gracious:  O  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

5  The  proud  have  imagined  a  He  against  me ;  but  I  will 
keep  thy  commandments  with  my  whole  heart. 

6  Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  brawn;  but  ray  delight  hath 
been  in  thy  law. 

7  It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  in  trouble  ;  that  I 
may  learn  thy  statutes. 

8  The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  dearer  unto  me  than  thou- 
sands of  gold  and  silver. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Manus  tua  fecerunt  me. 

THY  hands  have  made  me,  and  fashioned  me :  O  give 
me  understanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy  command- 
ments. 

2  They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see  me; 
because  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thy  word. 

3  I  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy  judgments  are  right,  and 
that  thou  of  very  faithfulness  hast  caused  me  tobe  troubled. 

4  O  let  thy  merciful  kindness  be  my  comfort,  according 
to  thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 

5  O  let  thy  loving  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may 
live ;  for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

6  Let  the  proud  be  confounded,  for  they  go  wickedly 
about  to  destroy  me;  but  I  will  be  occupied  in  thy  com- 
mandments. 

7  Let  such  as  fear  thee,  and  have  known  thy  testimo- 
nies, be  turned  unto  me. 

8  O  let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes,  that  I  be 
not  ashamed. 

Dcfecit  anima  mea. 

MY  soul  haih  longed  for  thy  salvation,  and  I  have  a 
good  hope  because  of  thy  word. 

2  Mine  eyes  long  sore  for  thy  word;  saying,  O  when  wilt 
thou  comfort  me  ? 

3  For  I  am  become  like  a  bottU  in  the  smoke ;  yet  do 
I  not  forget  thy  statutes. 

4  How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant?  when  wilt 
thou  be  avenged  of  them  that  persecute  ine.^ 


THE  PSALTER.  25.I>ay. 

5  The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me,  which  are  not 
after  thy  law. 

6  All  thy  commandments  are  true :  they  persecute  me 
falsely ;  O  be  thou  my  help. 

7  They  had  almost  made  an  end  of  me  upon  earth ; 
but  I  forsook  not  thy  commandments. 

8  O  quicken  me  after  thy  loving  kindness ;  and  so  shall 
I  keep  the  testimonies  of  thy  mouth. 

In  aternum,  Domine. 

OLORD,  thy  word  endureth  for  ever  in  heaven. 
2  Thy  truth  also  remaineth  from  one  generation 
to  another ;  thou  hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and 
it  abideth. 

3  They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinance ; 
for  all  things  serve  thee. 

4  If  my  delight  had  not  been  in  thy  law,  I  should  have 
perished  in  my  trouble. 

5  I  will  never  forget  thy  commandments  ;  for  with  them 
thou  hast  quickened  me. 

6  I  am  thine:  O  save  me,  for  I  have  sought  thy  com- 
mandments. 

7  The  ungodly  laid  wait  for  me,  to  destroy  me ;  but  I 
will  consider  thy  testimonies. 

8  I  see  that  all  things  come  to  an  end ;  but  thy  com- 
mandment is  exceeding  broad. 

Quomodo  clilexi! 

LORD,  what  love  have  I  unto  thy  law !  all  the  day  long 
is  my  study  in  it. 

2  Thou,  through  thy  commandments,  hast  made  me 
wiser  than  mine  enemies ;  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

3  I  have  more  understanding  than  my  teachers  ;  for  thy 
testimonies  are  my  study. 

4  I  am  wiser  than  the  aged;  because  I  keep  thy  com- 
mandments. 

5  I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way,  that  I 
may  keep  thy  word. 

6  I  have  not  shrunk  from  thy  judgments;  for  thou 
teachest  me. 

7  O   how  sweet  are  thy  words   unto  my  throat;  yea, 
sweeter  than  honey  unto  my  mouth  ! 


25.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

8  Through  thy  commandments  I  get  understanding : 
therefore  I  hate  all  evil  ways. 

The  Twenty-Sixth  Day.  ' 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Lucerna  pedibus  meis. 

THY  word  is  a  lantern  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
my  paths. 

2  I  have  sworn,  and  am  stedfastly  purposed,   to  k^ep 
thy  righteous  judgments. 

3  I  am  troubled  above  measure  ;  quicken  mc,  O  Lord, 
according  to  thy  word. 

4  Let  the  free-will  offerings  of  my  mouth  please  thee, 
O  Lord  ;  and  teach  me  thy  judgments. 

5  My  soul  is  alway  in  my  hand ;  yet  do  I  not  forget 
thy  law. 

6  The  ungodly  have  laid  a  snare  for  me  ;  but  yet  I  swer- 
ved not  from  thy  commandments. 

7  Thy   testimonies  have  I  claimed  as  mine  heritage 
for  ever ;  and  why  ?  they  are  the  very  joy  of  my  heart. 

8  I  have  applied  my  heart  to  fulfil  thy  statutes  alway, 
even  unto  the  end. 

Iniquos  odio  habui, 

1HATE  them  that  imagine  evil  things ;  but  thy  law  do 
I  love. 

2  Thou  art  my  defence  and  shield  j  and  my  trust  is  in 
thy  word. 

3  Away  from  me,  ye  wicked ;  I  will  keep  the  command- 
ments of  my  God. 

4  O  stablish  me  according  to  thy  word,  that  I  may  live ; 
and  let  me  not  be  disappointed  of  my  hope. 

5  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe ;   yea,  my  de- 
light shall  be  ever  in  thy  statutes. 

6  Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  depart  from 
thy  statutes;  for  they  imagine  but  deceit. 

7  Thou  puttest  away  all  the  ungodly  of  the  earth     li 
dross;  therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

8  My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee;  and  I  am  afraid 
of  thy  judgments. 


"THE  PSALTER.  26.  Day. 

Fecijudicium. 

IDEAL  with  the  thing  that  is  lawful  and  right ;  O  give 
me  not  over  unto  mine  oppressors. 

2  Make  thou  thy  servant  to  delight  in  that  which  is 
good,  that  the  proud  do  me  no  wrong. 

3  Mine  eyes  are  wasted  away  with  looking  for  thy  health, 
and  for  the  word  of  thy  righteousness. 

4  O  deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto  thy  loving  mer- 
cy, and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

5  I  am  thy  servant ;  O  grant  me  understanding,  that  I 
may  know  thy  testimonies. 

6  It  is  time  for  thee,  Lord,  to  lay  to  thine  hand ;  for  they 
have  destroyed  thy  law. 

7  For  I  love  thy  commandments  above  gold  and  pre- 
cious stones. 

8  Therefore  hold  I  straight  all  thy  commandments ;  and 
all  false  ways  I  utterly  abhor. 

Mirabilia. 

THY  testimonies  are  wonderful;   therefore  doth  my 
soul  keep  them. 

2  When  thy  word  goeth  forth,  it  giveth  light  and  under- 
standing unto  the  simple. 

3  I  opened  my  mouth,  and  drew  in  my  breath ;  for  my 
delight  was  in  thy  commandments. 

4  O  look  thou  upon  me,   and  be  merciful  unto  liie ;  as 
thou  usest  to   do  unto  those  that  love  thy  Name. 

5  Order  my  steps  in  thy  word ;  and  so  shall  no  wick- 
edness have  dominion  over  me. 

6  O  deliver  me  from  the  wrongful  dealings  of  men;  and 
so  shall  I  keep  thy  commandments. 

7  Show  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  thy  servant, 
and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

8  Mine  eyes  gush  out  with  water,  because  men  keep 
not  thy  law. 

yustiis  es,  Domine, 

RIGHTEOUS  art  thou,  O    Lord;  and  true  is  thy 
judgment. 
2  The  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded,  are  ex- 
ceeding righteous  and  true. 

3  E 


26.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

3  My  zeal  hath  even  consumed  me ;  because  mine  ene- 
mies have  forgotten  thy  words. 

4  Thy  vv^ord  is  tried  to  the  uttermost,  and  thy  servant 
Ipveth  it. 

5  I  am  small  and  of  no  reputation  ;  yet  do  I  not  forget 
thy  commandments. 

6  Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness, 
and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

7  Trouble  and  heaviness  have  taken  hold  upon  me  ;  yet 
is  my  delight  in  thy  commandments. 

8  The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting: 
O  grant  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Clamavi  hi  toto  corde  meo. 

1CALL  with  my  whole  heart ;  hear  me,  O  Lord,  I  will 
keep  thy  statutes. 

2  Yea,  even  unto  thee  do  I  call ;  help  me,  and  I  shall 
keep  thy  tej^timonies. 

3  Early  in  the  morning  do  I  cry  unto  thee ;  for  in  thy  word 
is  my  trust. 

4  Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night-watches;  that  I  might  be 
occupied  in  thy  words. 

5  Hear  my  voice,   O  Lord,  according  unto  thy  loving- 
kindness  ;  quicken  me  according  as  thou  art  wont. 

6  They  draw  nigh  that    of  malice  persecute  me,   and 
are  far  from  thy  law. 

7  Be  thou  nigh  at  hand,  O  Lord  ;  for  all  thy  command- 
ments are  true. 

8  As  concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  long 
since,  that  thou  hast  grounded  them  for  ever. 

J^idc  hiimilitatem, 

O  CONSIDER  mine  adversity,  and  deliver  me,  for  I 
do  not  forget  thy  law. 

2  Avenge  thou  my  cause,  and  deliver  me  ;  quicken  me 
according  to  thy  word. 

3  Health  is  far  from  the  ungodly ;  for  they  regard  not 
thy  statutes. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  O  Lord;  quicken  me  as  thou. art 
wont. 


THE  PSALTER.  26.  Day. 

5  Many  there  are  that  trouble  me,  and  persecute  me ; 
yet  do  I  not  swerve  from  thy  testimonies. 

6  It  grieveth   me  when  I  see  the  transgressors;    be- 
cause they  keep  not  thy  law. 

7  Consider,  O  Lord,  how  I  love  thy  commandments; 
O  quicken  me  according  to  thy  loving  kindness. 

8  Thy  word  is  true  from  everlasting;  all  the  judgments 
of  thy  righteousness  endure  for  evermore. 

Principes  perseciiti  sunt. 

PRINCES  have  persecuted  me  without  a  cause ;   but 
my  heart  standeth  in  awe  of  thy  word. 

2  I  am  as  glad  of  thy  word,  as  one  that  findeth  great  spoils. 

3  As  for  lies,  I  hate  and  abhor  them;  but  thy  law  do  I  love. 

4  Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  thee ;  because  of  thy 
righteous  judgments. 

5  Great  is  the  peace  that  they  have  who  love  thy  law ; 
and  they   are  not  offended  at  it. 

6  Lord,  I  have  looked  for  thy  saving  health,  and  done 
after  thy  commandments. 

7  My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies,  and  loved  them  ex- 
ceedingly. 

8  I  have  kept  thy  commandments  and  testimonies ;  for 
^11  my  ways  are  before  thee. 

Appropinquet  cleprecatio, 

LET  my  complaint  come  before  thee,  O  Lord ;  give 
me  understanding  according  to  thy  word. 

2  Let  my   supplication  come  before  thee ;   deliver  me 
according  to  thy  word. 

3  My  lips  shall  speak  of  thy  praise,  when  thou  hast 
taught  me  thy  statutes. 

4  Yea,  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  word ;  for  all  thy 
commandments  are  righteous. 

5  Let  thine  hand  help  me ;  for  I  have  chosen  thy  com- 
mandments. 

6  I  have  longed  for  thy  saving  health,  O  Lord;  and  in 
thy  law  is  my  delight, 

7  O  let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee ;  and  thy 
judgments  shall  help  me. 

8  I  have  gone  astray  like  a  sheep  that  is  lost ;  O  seek 
thy  servant,  for  I  do  not  forget  thy  commandments. 


27  DAT.  THE  PSALTER. 

The  Twenty-Seventh  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxx.    Ad  Dominum, 

WHEN  I  was  in  trouble,  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and 
he  heard  me. 

2  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord,  from  lying  lips,  and  from 
a  deceitful  tongue. 

3  What  reward  shall  be  given  or  done  unto  thee,  thou 
false  tongue  ?  even  mighty  and  sharp  arrows,  with  hot 
burning  coals. 

4  Woe  is  me,  that  I  am  constratned  to  dwell  with  Me- 
sech,  and  to  have  my  habitation  among  the  tents  of  Kedar. 

5  My  soul  hath  long  dwelt  among  them  that  are  ene- 
mies unto  peace. 

6  I  labour  for  peace;  but  when  I  speak  unto  them  there- 
of, they  make  them  ready  to  battle. 

Psalm  cxxi.  Levavi  oculos  ??ieos. 

1WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence 
Cometh  my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who  hath  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved ;  and  he 
that  keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slum- 
ber nor  sleep. 

5  The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper;  the  Lord  is  thy 
defence  vipon  thy  right  hand  ; 

6  So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day,  neither 
the  moon  by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil ;  yea,  it  is 
even  he  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming 
in,  from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

Psalm  cxzii.  Loetatus  sum. 

WAS  glad  when,  they  said  unto  me,  We  will  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  built  as  a  city  that  is  at  unity  in  itsejf 


I 


THE  PSALTER.  27.  Day. 

4  For  thither  the  tribes  go  up,  even  the  tribes  of  the 
Lord,  to  testify  unto  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Name 
of  the  Lord. 

5  For  there  is  the  seat  of  judgment,  even  the  seat  of  the 
house  of  David. 

6  O  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  they  shall  pros- 
per that  love  thee. 

7  Peace  be  vvithin  thy  walls,  and  plenteousness  within 
thy  palaces. 

8  For  my  brethren  and  companions  sakes,  I  will  wish 
thee  prosperity. 

9  Yea,  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God,  I  will 
geek  to  do  thee  good. 

Psalm  cxxiii.    Ad  te  levavi  oculos  meos. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes,  O  thou  that  dwel- 
lest  in  the  heavens. 

2  Behold,  even  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the 
hand  of  their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto 
the  hand  of  her  mistress,  even  so  our  eyes  wait  upon 
the  Lord  our  God,  until  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 

3  Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us; 
for  we  are  utterly  despised. 

4  Our  soul  is  filled  with  the  scornful  reproof  of  the 
wealthy,  and  with  the  despitefulness  of  the  proud. 

Psalm  cxxiv.   Nisi  quia  Dominus, 

IF  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been  on  our  side,  now  may 
Israel  say;   if  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been  on  our 
side,  when  men  rose  up  against  us; 

2  They  had  swallowed  us  up  quick;  when  they  were  so 
wrathfully  displeased  at  us. 

3  Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned  us,  and  the  stream  had 
gone  over  our  soul. 

4  The  deep  waters  of  the  proud  had  gone  even  over 
our  soul. 

5  But  praised  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  not  given  us  over 
for  a  prey  unto  their  teeth. 

6  Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of 
the  fowler;   the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  delivered. 

7  Our  help  standeth  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 


27.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  cxxv.   Qui  Conjidunt. 

THEY  that  put  their  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  even 
as  the  mount  Sion,   which  may  not  be  removed, 
but  standeth  fast  for  ever. 

2  The  hills  stand  about  Jerusalem  ;  even  so  standeth  the 
Lord  round  about  his  people,  from  this  time  forth  for  e- 
vermore. 

3  For  the  rod  of  the  ungodly  cometh  not  into  the  lot  of 
the  righteous;  lest  the  righteous  put  their  hand  unto  wick- 
edness. 

4  Do  well,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  are  good  and  true  of 
heart. 

5  As  for  such  as  turn  back  unto  their  own  wickedness,  the 
Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  evil  doers ;  but  peaces 
shall  be  upon  Israel. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxxvi.    In  convertendo. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of  Sion, 
then  were  we  like  unto  them  that  dream. 

2  Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter,  and  our 
tongue  with  joy. 

3  Then  said  they  among  the  heathen.  The  Lord  hath 
done  great  things  for  them. 

4  Yea,  the  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us  already; 
whereof  we  rejoice. 

5  Turn  our  captivity,  O  Lord,  as  the  rivers  in  the 
south. 

6  They  that  sow  in  tears,  shall  reap  in  joy. 

7  He  that  now  goeth  on  his  way  weeping,  and  beareth 
forth  good  seed,  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  joy,  and 
bring  his  sheaves  with  him. 

Psalm  cxxvii.  Nisi  Dominus, 

EXCEPT  the   Lord  build  the  house,  their  labour  is 
but  lost  that  build  it. 

2  Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watchman  waketh 
but  in  vain. 

3  It  is  but  lost  labour  that  ye  haste  to  rise  up  early,  and 


THE  PSALTER.  27.  Day. 

so  late  take  rest,  and  eat  the  bread  of  carefulness ;  for  so 
he  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

4  Lo,  children  and  the  fruit  of  the  womb,  are  an  heri  • 
tage  and  gift  that  cometh  of  the  Lord. 

5  Like  as  the  arrows  in  the  hand  of  the  giant,  even  so 
are  the  young  children. 

6  Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of  them;  they 
shall  not  be  ashamed  when  they  speak  with  their  enemies 
in  the  gate. 

Psalm  cxxviii.    Beati  omnes. 

BliESSED  are  all  they  that  fear  the  Lord,  and  walk 
in  his  ways. 

2  For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labour  of  thine  hands :  O  well 
is  thee,   and  happy  shalt  thou  be. 

3  Thy  wife  shall  be  as  the  fruitful  vine  upon  the  walls 
of  thine  house. 

4  Thy  children  like  the  olive-branches,  round  about 
thy  table. 

5  Lo,  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 

6  The  Lord  from  out  of  Sion  shall  so  bless  thee,  that  thou 
shalt  see  Jerusalem  in  prosperity  all  thy  life  long; 

7  Yea,  that  thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  children,  and 
peace  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  cxxiz.    Sape  expugnavenint. 

MANY  a  time  have  they  fought  against  me  from  my 
youth  up,  may  Israel  now  say  ; 

2  Yea,  many  a  time  have  they  vexed  me  from  my  youth 
up;  but  they  have  not  prevailed  against  me. 

3  The  plowers  plowed  upon  my  back,  and  made  long 
furrows ; 

4  But  the  righteous  Lord  hath  hewn  the  snares  of  the 
ungodly  in  pieces. 

5  Let  them  be  confounded  and  turned  backward,  as 
many  as  have  evil  will  at  Sion. 

6  Let  them  be  even  as  the  grass  growing  upon  the 
house-tops,  which  withereth  afore  it  be  plucked  up  ; 

7  Whereof  the  mower  filleth  not  his  hand,  neither  he 
that  bindeth  up  the  sheaves  his  bosom. 

8  So  that  they  who  go  by  say  not  so  much  as.  The  Lord 
prosper  you,  we  wish  you  good  luck  in  the  Name  of  the 
Lord. 


28.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  cxxx.    De  profundis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord ; 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

2  O  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  com- 
plaint. 

3  If  thou.  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss,  O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it  ? 

4  For  there  is  mercy  with  thee ;  therefore  shall  thou 
be  feared. 

5  I  look  for  the  Lord ;  my  soul  doth  wait  for  him ;  in 
his  word  is  my  trust. 

6  My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord  before  the  morning 
watch,  I  say,  before  the  morning  watch. 

7  O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord ;  for  with  the  Lord  there 
is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

8  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  sins. 

Psalm  cxxxi.  Doinme^  non  est. 

LORD,  I  am  not  high-minded ;  I  have  no  proud  looks. 
2  I  do  not  exercise  myself  in  great  matters  which 
are  too  high  for  me ; 

3  But  I  refrain  my  soul  and  keep  it  low,  like  as  a  child 
that  is  weaned  from  his  mother:  yea,  my  soul  is  even  as  a 
weaned  child. 

4  O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 

The  Twenty-Eighth  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxxxii.  Memento^  Donwie. 

LORD,  remember  David,  and  all  his  trouble,      o 
2  How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord,  and  vowed  avow 
unto  the  Almighty  God  of  Jacob; 

3  I  will  not  come  within  the  tabernacle  of  mine  house, 
nor  climb  up  into  my  bed; 

4  I  will  not  suffer  mine  eyes  to  sleep,  nor  mine  eyelids  to 
slumber;  neither  the  temples  of  my  head  to  take  any  rest; 

5  Until  I  fma  out  a  place  for  the  temple  of  the  Lord  i 
an  habitation  for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 


THE  PSALTER.  28.  Day. 

6  Lo,  we  heard  of  the  same  at  Ephrata,  and  found  it 
in  the  wood. 

7  We  will  go  into  his  tabernacle,  and  fall  low  on  our 
knees  before  his  footstool.  *  ^ 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  resting-place ;  thou,  and  the 
ark  of  thy  strength. 

9  Let  thy  priests  be  cloathed  with  righteousness;  and  let 
thy  saints  sing  with  joyfulness. 

10  For  thy  servant  David's  sake,  turn  not  away  the  pre- 
sence of  thine  Anointed. 

1 1  The  Lord  hath  made  a  faithful  oath  unto  David,  and 
he  shall  not  shrink  from  it; 

12  Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  shall  I  set  upon  thy 
seat. 

13  If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant,  and  my  testi- 
monies that  I  shall  learn  them;  their  children  also  shall 
sit  upon  thy  seat  for  evermore 

14  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Sion  to  be  an  habitation 
for  himself:  he  hath  longed  for  her. 

15  This  shall  be  my  rest  for  ever:  here  will  I  dwell,  for 
I  have  a  delight  therein. 

16  I  will  bless  her  victuals  with  increase,  and  will  sa- 
tisfy her  poor  with  bread. 

17  I  will  deck  her  priests  with  health,  and  her  saints 
shall  rejoice  and  sing. 

18  There  shall  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  flourish:  I 
have  ordained  a  lantern  for  mine  anointed. 

19  As  for  his  enemies,  I  shall  clothe  them  with  shame; 
but  upon  himself  shall  his  crown  flourish. 

Psalm  cxxxiii.  Ecce^  quam  bomim. 

BEHOLD,  how  good  and  joyful  a   thing  it  is,  bre- 
thren, to  dwell  together  in  unity. 

2  It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head,  that 
ran  down  unto  the  beard,  even  unto  Aaron's  beard,  and 
went  down  to  the  skirts  of  his  cloathing. 

3  Like  as  the  dew  of  Hermon,  which  fell  upon  the  hill 
of  Sion. 

4  For  there  the  Lord  promised  his  blessing,  and  life 
for  evermore. 

3F 


28.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  cxxxiv.    Ecce  nunc. 

BEHOLD  now,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord. 

2  Ye  that  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  even 
in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

3  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,  and  praise  the 
Lord. 

4  The  Lord,  that  made  heaven  and  earth,  give  thee 
blessing  out  of  Sion. 

Psalm  cxxxv.  Laudate  iiomen. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  Name  of  the  Lord; 
praise  it,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts 
of  the  house  of  our  God. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord;  for  the  Lord  is  gracious :  O  sing 
praises  unto  his  name  ;  for  it  is  lovely. 

4  For  why?  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself, 
and  Israel  for  his  own  possession.' 

5  For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great,  and  that  our  Lord 
is  above  all  gods. 

6  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in  heaven, 
and  in  earth;  in  the  sea,  and  in  all  deep  places. 

7  He  bringeth  forth  the  clouds  from  the  ends  of  the 
world,  and  sendeth  forth  lightnings  with  the  rain,  bringing 
the  winds  out  of  his  treasures. 

8  He  smote  the  first-born  of  Egypt,  both  of  man  and 
beast. 

9  Lie  hath  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the  midst  of 
thee,  O  thou  land  of  Egypt;  upon  Pharaoh,  and  all  his 
servants. 

.    10  He  smote  divers  nations,    and  slew  mighty  kings; 
11  Sehon,    king  of   the  Amorites;  and  Og,   the  king 
of  Basan;  and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan; 
.    12  And  gave  their  land  to  be  an  heritage,  even  an  heri- 
tage unto  Israel,  his  people. 

13   Thy  Name,   O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever;  so  doth 
thy  memorial,  O  Lord,  from  one  generation  to  another. 
;..  ]. 4.  Tor  the .  Lord  will  avenge  his  people,    and  be  gra- 
cious unto  his  servants. 


THE  PSALTER.  28.  Day 

15  As  for  the  images  of  the  heathen,  they  are  but  silver 
and  gold ;  the  work  of  men's  hands. 

16  They   have   mouths,  and   speak   not;   eyes   have 
they,  but  they  see  not. 

17  They  have  ears,  and  yet  they  hear  not;  neither  is  there 
any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

18  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them;  and  so 
are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  them.  *- 

19  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house   of  Israel;  praise  the 
Lord,  ye  house  of  Aaron. 

20  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house  of  Levi ;  ye  that  fear 
the  Lord,  praise  the  Lord. 

21  Praised  be  the  Lord  out  of  Sion,  who  dwelleth  at 
Jerusalem. 

EVENING  PRAYER, 

Psalm  cxxxvi.  Conjitemini  Domino. 

OOIVE  thanks  unto  the   Lord;  for  he  is  gracious,' 
and  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  O  give  thanks  unto  the    God   of  all  gods;    for  hi s^ 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  O  thank  the  Lord  of  all  lords;  for  his  mercy  eridu- 
reth  for  ever. 

4  Who  only  doeth  great  wonders ;  for  his  mercy  en-' 
dureth  for  ever. 

5  Who  by  his  excellent  wisdom  made  the   heavens; 
for  his   mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

6  Who  laid  out  the  earth  above  the  waters ;    for  his' 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

7  Who  hath  made  great  lights;  for  his  mercy  endu-" 
reth  for  ever; 

8  The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for^ 
ever; 

9  The  moon  and  the  stars  to  govern  the  night ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

10  Who  smote  Egypt,   with  their  first-born;    for   his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever; 

1 1  And  brought  out  Israel  from  among  them ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

12  With  a  mighty  hand  and  stretched-out  arm ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


28.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

13  Who  divided  the  Red  Sea  in  two  parts;    for  his 

mercy  endureth  for  ever ;  .  3 

14  And  made  Israel  to  go   through  the  midst  of  it; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for   ever. 

15  But  as  for  Pharaoh,  and  his  host,  he  overthrew  them 
in  the  Red  Sea ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever.  / 

16  Who  led  his  people  through  the  wilderness;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

17  Who  smote  great  kings  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

18  Yea,  and  slew  mighty  kings;    for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

19  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amorites ;   for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever.  » 

20  And  Og,   the    king  of  Basan;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever; 

21  And  gave  away  their  land  for  an  heritage;    for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

22  Even  for  an  heritage  unto  Israel,  his  servant;   for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

23  Who  remembered  us  when  we  were  in  trouble;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever; 

24  And  hath  delivered  us  irom  our  enemies;    for  his 
m^ercy  endureth  for  ever. 

25  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh;  for  his  mercy  endur- 
eth for  ever. 

26  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

27  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  cxxxvii.  Super  Jlumina. 

BY  the  waters  of  Babylon  we  sat  down  and  wept,  when 
we  remembered  thee,  O  Sion. 

2  As  for  our  harps,  wc  hanged  them  upon  the  trees  that 
are  therein. 

3  For  they  that  led  us  away  captive,  required  of  us  then 
a  song,  and  melody  in  our  heaviness:  Sing  us  one  of  the 
songs  of  Sion. 

4  How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  in  a  strange  land? 

5  If  I  forget  thee,  O  Jerusalem,  let  my  right  hand  for- 
get her  cunning. 


THE  PSALTER.  29.  Day. 

,  ;  6  If  I  do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave  to 
the  roof  of  my  month ;  yea,  if  I  prefer  not  Jerusalem  in  my 
mirth. 

7  Remember  the  children  of  Edom,  O  Lord,  in  the 
day  of  Jerusalem;  how  they  said,  Down  with  it,  down 
with  it,  even  to  the  ground. 

8  O  daughter  of  Babylon,  waisted  with  misery;  yea, 
happy  shall  he  be  that  rewardeth  thee  as  thou  hast  served 
us. 

9  Blessed  shall  he  be  that  taketh  thy  children,  and  throw- 
eth  them  against  the  stones. 

Psalm  cxxxviii.  Conjitebor  tibi. 

I  WELL  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole 
heart ;  even  before  the  gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

2  I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise  thy 
Name,  because  of  thy  loving  kindness  and  truth ;  for  thou 
hast  magnified  thy  Name  and  thy  word  above  all  things. 

3  When  I  called  upon  thee,  thou  heardest  me ;  and  en- 
duedst  my  soul   with  much  strength. 

4  All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord; 
for  they  have  heard  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 

5  Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord,  that 
great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord.  ^  : 

6  For  though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly;  as  for  the  proud,  he  beholdeth  them  afar  off. 

7  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  yet  shalt  thou 
refresh  me ;  thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thy  hand  upon  the 
furiousness  of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall 
save  me. 

8  The  Lord  shall  make  good  his  loving-kindness  toward 
me;  yea,  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever;  despise 
not  then  the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 

'f'^:  The  Twenty -Ninth  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

ft  iiir  3r 

Psalm  cxxxix.  Doinine,  probastL 

OLORD,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known  me; 
thou  knowest  my  down-sitting,  and  mine  up-rising; 
thou  understandest  my  thoughts  long  before. 


529.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

2  Thou  art  about  my  path,  and  about  my  bed^;  and 
spiest  out  all  my  ways. 

3  For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  thou, 
O  Lord,  knowest  it  altogether. 

4  Thou  hast  fashioned  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid 
thine  hand  upon  me. 

5  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent  for 
me ;  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

6  Whither  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  Spirit,  or  whither 
shall  I  go  then  from  thy  presence? 

7  If  1  climb  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there ;  if  I  go 
down  to  hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

8  If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  remain  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 

9  Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

10  If  I  say,  Peradventure  the  darkness  shall  cover  me; 
then  shall  my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

1 1  Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee,  but  the 
night  is  as  clear  as  the  day ;  the  darkness  and  light  to 
thee  are  both  aUke. 

12  For  my  reins  are  thine;  thou  hast  covered  me  in  my 
mother's  womb. 

13  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  fori  am  fearfully  and 
wonderfully  made:  marvellous  are  thy  works,  and  that 
my   soul  knoweth  right  well. 

14  My  bones  are  not  hid  from  thee,  though  I  be  made 
secretly,  and  fashioned  beneath  in  the  earth. 

15  Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imper- 
fect; and  in  thy  book  were  all  my  members  written; 

16  Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet 
there  was  none  of  them. 

17  How  dear  are  thy  counsels  unto  me,  O  God;  O 
how  great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

18  If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more  innumber  than  the  sand ; 
when  I  wake  up,  I  am  present  with  thee. 

19  Wilt  thou  not  slay  the  wicked,  O  God;  depart  from 
me,  ye  blood-thirsty  men. 

20  For  they  speak  unrighteously  against  thee ;  and  thine 
enemies  take  thy  Name  in  vain. 


THE  PSALTER.  29.  Day. 

21  Do  not  I  ha.te  them,  O  Lord,  that  hate  thee?  and  am 
not  I  grieved  with  those  that  rise  up  against  thee  ? 

22  Yea,  I  hate  them  right  sore ;  even  as  though  they 
were  mine  enemies.  .  . 

23  Try  me,  O  God,  and  seek  the  ground  of  my  heart; 
prove  me,  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

24  Look  well  if  there  be  any  w^ay  of  wickedness  in  me ; 
and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  cxl.  Eripe  me^  Domine. 

DELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  evil  man;  and  pre- 
serve me  from  the  wicked  man; 

2  Who  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts,  and  stir  up 
strife  all  the  day  long. 

3  They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a  serpent ; 
adder's  poison  is  under  their  lips. 

4  Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  ungodly; 
preserve  me  from  the  wicked  men,  who  are  purposed  to 
overthrow  my  goings. 

5  The  proud  have  laid  a  snare  for  me,  and  spread  a 
net  abroad  with  cords;  yea,  and  set  traps  in  my  way. 

6  I  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God;  hear  the 
voice  of  my  prayers,  O  Lord. 

7  O  Lord  God,  thou  strength  of  my  health;  thou  hast 
covered  my  head  in  the  day  of  battle. 

8  Let  not  the  ungodly  have  his  desire,  O  Lord;  let  not 
his  mischievous  imagination  prosper,  lest  they  be  too 
proud. 

9  Let  the  mischief  of  their  own  lips  fall  upon  the  head 
of  them  that  compass  me  about. 

10  Let  hot  burning  coals  fall  upon  them ;  let  them  be 
cast  into  the  fire,  and  into  the  pit,  that  they  never  rise 
up  again. 

1 1  A  man  full  of  words  shall  not  prosper  upon  the 
earth :  evil  shall  hunt  the  wicked  person,  to  overthrow 
him. 

12  Sure  I  am  that  the  Lord  will  avenge  the  poor,  and 
maintain  the  cause  of  the  helpless. 

13  The  righteous  also  shall  give  thanks  unto  thy  Name; 
and  the  just  shall  continue  in  thy  sight. 


29.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  cxli.   Domine^  clamavi. 

LORD,  I  call  upon  thee;  haste  thee   unto  me,  and 
consider  my  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  thee. 

2  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  thy  sight  as  the  incense ; 
and  let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set  a  watch,  O  I/ord,  before  my  mouth,  and  keep  the 
door  of  my  lips. 

4  O  let  not  mine  heart  be  inclined  to  any  evil  thing; 
let  me  not  be  occupied  in  ungodly  works  with  the  men 
that  work  wickedness,  lest  I  eat  of  such  things  as  please 
them. 

5  Let  the  righteous  rather  smite  me  friendly,  and  re- 
prove me. 

6  But  let  not  their  precious  balms  break  my  head ;  yea, 
I  will  pray  yet  against  their  wickedness. 

7  Let  their  judges  be  overthrown  in  the  stony  places, 
that  they  may  hear  my  words ;  for  they  are  sweet. 

8  Our  bones  lie  scattered  before  the  pit,  like  as  when 
one  breaketh  and  heweth  wood  upon  the  earth. 

9  But  mine  eyes  look  unto  thee,  O  Lord  God;  in  thee 
is  my  trust ;   O  cast  not  out  my  soul. 

10  Keep  me  from  the  snare  that  they  have  laid  for  me, 
and  from  the  traps  of  the  wicked  doers. 

.1 1  Let  the  ungodly  fall  into  their  own  nets  together, 
and  let  me  ever  escape  them. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  clxii.   Foce  tnea  ad  Dominiim. 

1  CRIED  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice  ;  yea,  even  unto 
the  Lord  did  I  make  my  supplication. 

2  I  poured  out  my  complaints  before  him,  and  showed 
him  of  my  trouble. 

3  Wlicn  my  spirit  was  in  heaviness,  thou  knowest  my 
path  ;  in  the  way  wherein  I  walked,  have  they  privily 
laid  a  snare  for  me. 

4  I  looked  also  upon  my  right  hand,  and  saw  there  was 
no  man  that  would  know  me. 

5  I  had  no  place  to  flee  unto,  and  no  man  cared  for  my 
soul. 


THE  PSALTER.  29.  Day. 

6  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  and  said,  Thou  art  my 
hope,  and  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  Uving. 

7  Consider  my  complaint ;  for  I  am  brought  very  low. 

8  O  deliver  me  from  my  persecutors,  for  they  are  too 
strong  for  me. 

9  Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  give  thanks 
unto  thy  Name ;  which  thing  if  thou  wilt  grant  me,  then 
shall  the  righteous  resort  unto  my  company. 

Psalm  cxliii.  Domine^   exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  consider  my  desire; 
hearken  unto  me  for  thy  truth  and  righteousness' 
saKe. 

2  And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant;  for  in 
thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

3  For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul ;  he  hath 
smitten  my  life  down  to  the  ground;  he  hath  laid  me  in 
the  darkness,  as  the  men  that  have  been  long  dead. 

4  Therefore  is  my  spirit  vexed  within  me,  and  my  heart 
within  me  is  desolate. 

5  Yet  do  I  remember  the  time  past;  I  muse  upon  all 
thy  works ;  yea,  I  exercise  myself  in  the  works  of  thy 
hands. 

6  I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee ;  my  soul  gaspeth 
unto  thee  as  a  thirsty  land. 

7  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and  that  soon ;  for  my  spirit  waxeth 
faint:  hide  not  thy  face  from  me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them 
that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

8  O  let  me  hear  thy  loving-kindness  betimes  in  the 
morning ;  for  in  thee  is  my  trust :  show  thou  me  the  way 
that  I  should  walk  in  ;  for  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 

9  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies ;  for  I  flee 
unto  thee  to  hide  me. 

10  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that  pleaseth  thee ;  for  thou 
art  my  God:  let  thy  loving  Spirit  lead  me  forth  into  the 
land  of  righteousness. 

1 1  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  Name's  sake ;  and  for 
thy  righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

12  And  of  thy  goodness  slay  mine  enemies,  and  destroy 
all  them  that  vex  my  soul ;  for  I  am  thy  servaiit. 

3G 


30.  Day.  the  PSALTER. 

The  Thirtieth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxliv.  Benedictus  Dominus. 

BLESSED    be  the  Lord,  my  strength,  who  teacheth 
my  hands  to  war,  and  my  fingers  to  fight. 

2  My  hope  and  my  fortress,  my  castle  and  deliverer,  my 
defender,  in  whom  I  trust;  who  subdueth  my  people  that 
is  under  me. 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  hast  such  respect  unto 
him?  or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  so  regardest  him? 

4  Man  is  like  a  thing  of  nought;  his  time  passeth  away 
like  a  shadow. 

5  Bow  thy  heavens,  O  Lord,  and  come  down;  touch 
the  mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

6  Castforththy  lightning,  and  tear  them;  shoot  out  thine 
arrows,  and  consume  them. 

7  Send  down  thine  hand  from  above ;  deliver  me,  and 
take  me  out  of  the  great  w^aters,  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children ; 

8  Whose  mouth  talketh  of  vanity,  and  their  right  hand 
is  a  right  hand  of  wickedness. 

9  I  will  sing  a  new  -Song  unto  thee,  O  God;  and  sing 
praises  unto  thee  upon  a  ten-stringed  lute. 

10  Thou  hast  given  victory  unto  kings,  and  hast  deliv- 
ered David,  thy  servant,  from  the  peril  of  the  sword. 

11  Save  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children,  whose  mouth  talketh  of  vanity,  and  their  right 
hand  is  a  right  hand  of  iniquity  ; 

12  That  our  sons  may  grow  up  as  the  young  plants,  and 
that  our  daughters  may  be  as  the  pohshed  corners  of  the 
temple; 

13  That  our  garners  may  be  full  and  plenteous  with  all 
manner  of  store;  that  our  sheep  may  bring  forth  thou- 
sands, and  ten  thousands  in  our  streets  ; 

14  That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labour;  that  there 
be  no  decay,  no  leading  into  captivity,  and  no  complaining 
in  our  streets. 

15  Happy  are  the  people  that  are  in  such  a  case  ;  yea, 
blessed  are  the  people  who  have  the  Lord  for  their  God. 


THE  PSALTER.  30.  Day. 

Psalm  cxlv.  Exaltabo  te^  Deus, 

1WILL  magnify  thee,  O  God,    my  King;  and  I  will 
praise  thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  and  praise  thy 
Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,    and  marvellous,  worthy  to  be 
praised ;   there  is  no  end  of  his  greatness. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  unto  another, 
and  declare  thy  power. 

5  As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking  of  thy  worship,  thy  glory 
thy  praise,  and  wondrous  works ; 

6  So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  marvel- 
lous acts :  and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy  greatness. 

7  The  memorial  of  thine  abundant  kindness  shall  be 
showed;  and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

8  The   Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful ;  long-suffering, 
and  of  great  goodness. 

9  The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man,  and  his  mercy 
is  over  all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord;  and  thy  saints 
give  thanks  unto  thee. 

1 1  They  show  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy 
power : 

12  That  thy  power,  thy  glory,   and  mightiness  of  thy 
kingdom,  might  be  known  unto  men. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is    an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  ages. 

14  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  fall,  and  lifteth  up 
all  those  that  are  down. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  O  Lord;  and  thou 
givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

16  Thou  openest  thine  hand,   and  fillest  all  things  liv- 
ing with  plenteousness. 

17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,   and  holy  in 
all  his  works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him; 
yea,  all  such  as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him;  he 
also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  help  them. 


50.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

20  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him ;  but 
scattereth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

21  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord;  and 
let  all  flesn  give  thanks  unto  his  holy  Name  for  ever  and 
ever. 

Psalm  cxlvi.  Laiida,  anima  inea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :   while  I  live,  will  I 
praise  the  Lord;  yea,  as  long  as  I  have  any  being,  I 
will  smg  praises  unto  my  God. 

2  O  put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  any  child  of 
man ;  for  there  is  no  help  in  them. 

3  For  when  the  breath  of  man  goeth  forth,  he  shall 
turn  agam  to  his  earth,  and  then  all  his  thoughts  perish. 

4  Blessed  is  he  thac  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help; 
and  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God; 

5  Who  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea  and  all  that 
therein  is  ;  who  kecpeth  his  promise  for  ever ; 

6  Who  helpeth  them  to  right  that  suffer  wrong;  who 
feedeth  the  hungry. 

7  The  Lord  looseth  men  out  of  prison ;  the  Lord  giv- 
eth  sight  to  the  blind. 

8  The  Lord  helpeth  them  that  are  fallen ;  the  Lord  careth 
for  the  righteous. 

9  The  Lord  careth  for  the  stranger ;  he  defendeth  the 
fatherless  and  widow :  as  for  the  way  of  the  ungodly,  he 
turneth  it  upside  down. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God,  O  Sion,  shall  be  King  for  ever- 
more ;  and  throughout  all  generations. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxlvii.  Laudate  Domimim. 

O  PRAISE  the   Lord;  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to   sing 
praises  unto  our  God;  yea,  a  joyful   and  pleasant 
thing  it  is  to  be  thankful. 

2  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and  gather  toge- 
ther the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

3  He  hcaleth  those  that  arc  broken  in  heart,  and  giveth 
medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 

4  He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  and  calleth  them 
all  by  their  names. 


THE  PSALTER.  30,  Day. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power ;  yea,  and 
his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

6  The  Lord  setteth  up  the  meek,  and  bringeth  the  un- 
godly down  to  the  ground. 

7  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ;  sing  praises 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God ; 

8  Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth ;  and  maketh  the  grass  to  grow  upon 
the  mountains,  and  herb  for  the  use  of  men. 

9  Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  and  feedeth  the 
young  ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

10  He  hath  no  pleasure  in  the  strength  of  an  horse ; 
neither  delighteth  he  in  any  man's  legs. 

11  But  the  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that  fear  him,  and 
put  their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem ;  praise  thy  God,  O 
Sion; 

13  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and 
hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee 
with  flour  of  wheat. 

15' He  sendeth  forth  his  commandments  upon  earth, 
and  his  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth  the  hoar 
frost  like  ashes. 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels;  who  is  able  to 
abide  his  frost  ? 

18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them ;  he 
bloweth  with  his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

19  He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and 
ordinances  unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation;  ndther  have 
the  heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

Psalm  czlviii.  Laiidate  Dominiim. 

O  PRAISE  the   Lord  of  heaven;  praise  him  in  the^ 
height. 

2  Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his ;  praise  him,  all  his 
host. 

3  Praise  him  sun,  and  moon;  pmise  hira,  all  ye  stars 
and  light. 


30.  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

A>  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that  are 
above  the  heavens. 

5  Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord ;  for  he  spake 
the  word,  and  they  were  made ;  he  commanded,  and  they 
were  created. 

6  He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever ;  he  hath 
given  them  a  law,  which  shall  not  be  broken. 

7  Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all 
deeps; 

8  Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapours,  wind  and  storm, 
fulfilling  his  word ; 

9  Mountains  and  all  hills  ;  fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars; 

10  Beasts  and  all  cattle;  worms  and  feathered  fowls; 

1 1  Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people ;  princes  and  all 
judges  of  the  world; 

12  Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children, 
praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord;  for  his  Name  only  is  excel- 
lent, and  his  praise  above  heaven  and  earth. 

13  He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  people  :  all  his  saints 
shall  praise  him ;  even  the  children  of  Israel,  even  the 
people  that  scrveth  him. 

Psalm  cxlix.    Canlate  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  let  the  congrega- 
tion of  saints  praise  him. 

2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him,  and  let  the 
children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

3  Let  them  praise  his  Name  in  the  dance ;  let  them 
sing  praises  unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

4  For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  people,  and  help- 
eth  the  meek-hearted. 

5  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  with  glory;  let  them  rejoice  in 
their  beds. 

6  Let  the  praises  of  God  be  in  their  mouth,  and  a  two- 
edged  sword  in  their  hands. 

7  To  be  avenged  of  the  heathen,  and  to  rebuke  the 
people ; 

8  To  bind  their  kings  in  chains,  and  their  nobles  with 
links  of  iron. 

9  That  they  may  be  avenged  of  them;  as  it  is  written, 
Such  honour  have  all  his  saints. 


ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 

Psalm  cl.  Laiidate  Dominum, 

O  PRAISE  God  in  his  holiness;  praise  him  in  the  fir- 
mament of  his  power. 

2  Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts ;    praise  him  according 
to  his  excellent  greatness. 

3  Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet ;  praise  him 
upon  the  lute  and  harp. 

4  Praise  him  in  the  cymbals  and  dances;  praise  him  upon 
the  strings  and  pipe. 

5  Praise  him  upon  the  well-tuned  cymbals;  praise  him 
uponthe  loud  cymbals. 

6  Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 


ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION, 

As  established  by  the  Bishops^  the  Clergy^  and  Laity  of  the 
Protestant    Episcopal  Church   in  the  United  States  of 
America^  in  Convention^  07i  the  12th  Day  of  September^ 
in  the  Tear  of  our  Lord,  1801. 


Art.  I.  Of  Faith  in  the  Holy  Trinity. 

THERE  is  but  one  living  and  true  God,  everlasting, 
without  body,  parts,  or  passions ;  of  infinite  power, 
wisdom  and  goodness ;  the  Maker  and  Preserver  of  all 
things  both  visible  and  invisible.  And  in  unity  of  this 
Godhead  there  be  three  Persons,  of  one  substance,  power, 
and  eternity;  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Art.  II.  Of  the  IFord,  or  Son  of  God,   zvhich  was  made 

very  Man. 

The  Son,  which  is  the  word  of  the  Father,  begotten 
from  everlasting  of  the  Father,  the  very  and  eternal  God, 
of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  took  Man's  nature  in 
the  womb  of  the  blessed  Virgin,  of  her  substance :  so 
that  two  whole  and  perfect  Natures,  that  is  to  say,  the  God- 
head and  Manhood,  were  joined  together  in  one  person, 


ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 

never  to  be  divided,  whereof  is  one  Christ,  very  God,  and 
very  Man ;  who  truly  suffered,  was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried,  to  reconcile  his  Father  to  us,  and  to  be  a  sacrifice, 
not  only  for  original  guilt,  but  also  for  actual  sins  of  men. 

Art.  III.  Of  the  going  down  of  Christ  into  Hell. 

As  Christ  died  for  us,  and  was  buried ;  so  also  is  it  to 
be  belie\  ed,  that  he  went  down  into  Hell. 

Art.  IV.    Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

Christ  did  truly  rise  again  from  death,  and  took  again 
his  body,  with  flesh,  bones,  and  all  things  appertaining  to 
the  perfection  of  Man's  nature,  wherewith  he  ascended 
into  Heaven,  and  there  sitteth,  until  he  return  to  judge 
all  men  at  the  last  day. 

Art.  V.    Of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and  the 
Son,  is  of  one  Substance,  Majesty,  and  Glory  with  the 
Father  and  the  Son,  very  and  eternal  God. 

Art.  VI.  Of  the  sufficiency  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  for  Salvation. 

Holy  Scripture  containeth  all  things  necessary  to  salva- 
tion: so  that  whatsoever  is  not  read  therein,  nor  may  be 
proved  thereby,  is  not  to  be  required  of  any  man,  that  it 
should  be  believed  as  an  Article  of  the  Faith,  or  be  thought 
requisite  or  necessary  to  Salvation.  In  the  name  of  the  holy 
Scripture  we  do  understand  those  Canonical  Books  of  the 
Old  and  New  Testament,  of  whose  Authority  was  never 
any  doubt  in  the  Church, 

T  Of  the  Names  and  Number  of  the  Canonical  Books. 

Genesis,  Exodus,  Leviticus,  Numeric  Deuteronomium^ 
jfoshue,  Jud^rs,  Rutli,  The  First  Book  of  Samuel,  The  Se- 
cond Book  of  Samuel,  The  First  Book  of  Kings,  The  Second 
Book  ff  Kings,  The  First  Book  of  Chronicles,  The  Second 
Book  of  Chronicles,  The  First  Book  of  Esdras,  The  Second 
BookofEsdras,  The  Book  of  Hester,  The  Book  of  Job,  The 
Psalms,  The  Proverbs,  Ecclesiastes  or  Preacher,  Cantica  or 
Songs  of  Solomon,  Four  Prophets  the  greater^  Tivelve  Pro* 
phcts  the  less. 


ARTICLES    OF  RELIGION. 

And  the  other  books  (as  Hierome  saith)  the  Church  doth 
read  for  example  of  life  and  instruction  of  manners ;  but  yet 
doth  it  not  apply  them  to  establish  any  Doctrine  ;  such  are 
these  following: 

The  Third  Book  of  Esdras,  The  Fourth  Book  of  Esdras, 
The  Book  of  Tobias,  The  Book  of  Judith,  The  rest  of  the 
Book  of  Hester,  The  Book  of  JFisdom,  Jesus  the  Soti  of  Si- 
rach,  Baruch  the  Prophet,  The  Song  of  the  Three  Chil- 
dren, The  Story  of  Susanna,  Of  Bel  and  the  Dragon,  The 
Prayer  of  Manasses,  The  First  Book  of  Maccabees,  The 
Second  Book  of  Maccabees. 

All  the  Books  of  the  New  Testament,  as  they  are  com- 
monly received,  we  do  receive  and  account  them  Canonical. 

Art.  VII.    Of  the  Old  Testament. 

The  Old  Testament  is  not  contrary  to  the  New  ;  For  both 
in  the  old  and  New  Testament  everlasting  life  is  offered 
to  mankind  by  Christ,  who  is  the  only  Mediator  between 
God  and  man,  being  both  God  and  man.  Wherefore 
they  are  not  to  be  heard,  which  feign,  that  the  Old  Fa- 
thers did  look  only  for  transitory  Promises.  Although 
the  Law  given  from  God  by  Moses,  as  touching  Ceremo- 
nies and  Rites,  do  not  bind  Christian  men,  nor  the  Civil 
Precepts  thereof  ought  of  necessity  to  be  received  in  any 
Commonweahh ;  yet  notwithstanding,  no  Christian  man 
whatsoever  is  free  from  the  obedience  of  the  Command- 
ments which  are  called  moral. 

Art.  VIII.    Of  the  Creeds, 

The  Niccne  Creed,  and  that  which  is  commonly  called 
the  Apostle's  Creed,  ought  thoroughly  to  be  received  and 
believed:  for  they  may  be  proved  by  most  certain  war- 
rants of  holy  Scripture. 

Art.  IX.  Of  Original  or  Birth-Sin, 

Original  Sin  standeth  not  in  the  following  oi  Adam  (as 
the  Pelagians  do  vainly  talk;)  but  it  is  the  fault  and  cor- 
ruption of  the  nature  of  every  man,  that  naturally  is  en- 
gendered of  the  offspring  of  Adam,  whereby  man  is  very 
far  gone  from  original  righteousness,  and  is  of  his  own  na- 
ture inclined  to  evil,  so  that  the  flesh  lusteth  always  con- 

3  H 


ARTICLES   OF   RELIGION. 

trary  to  the  Spirit;  and  therefore  in  every  person  bom 
into  this  world,  it  deserveth  God's  wrath  and  damnation. 
And  this  infection  of  nature  doth  remain,  yea,  in  them 
that  are  regenerated;  whereby  the  lust  of  the  flesh,  called 
in  Greek,  ci>^oyr,/xa  o-ajw,-,  which  some  do  expound  the  Wis- 
dom, some  Sensuality,  some  the  affection,  some  the  De- 
sire of  the  flesh,  is  not  subject  to  the  law  of  God.  And 
although  there  is  no  condemnation  for  them  that  believe 
and  are  baptized;  yet  the  Apostle  doth  confess,  that  con- 
cupiscence and  lust  hath  oi  itself  the  nature  of  sin. 

Art.  X.  Of  .Free-will. 

The  condition  of  man,  after  the  fall  of  Jldam^  is  such, 
that  he  cp.nnot  turn  and  p'epare  himself,  by  his  own  natu- 
ral strength  and  good  works,  to  faith,  and  calling  upon 
God:  wherefore  we  have  no  power  to  do  good  works 
pleasant  and  acceptable  to  God,  without  the  grace  of  God 
by  Christ  preventing  us,  that  we  may  have  a  good  will, 
and  working  \\  itii  us,  when  we  have  that  good  will. 

Art.  XI.  Of  the  justification  of  Man. 

We  are  accounted  righteous  before  God,  only  for  the 
Merit  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  by  Faith; 
and  not  for  our  own  Works  or  Deservings.  Wherefore, 
that  we  are  justified  by  Faith  only,  is  a  most  wholesome 
doctrine,  and  very  full  of  comfort,  as  more  largely  is  ex- 
pressed in  the  Homily  of  Justification. 

Art.  Xn.  Of  good  Works. 

Albeit  that  good  Works,  which  are  the  fruits  of  Faith, 
and  follow  after  Justification,  cannot  put  away  our  sins, 
and  endure  the  severity  of  God's  Judgment;  yet  are  they 
pleasing  aud  acceptable  to  God  in  Christ,  and  do  spring 
out  necessarily  of  a  true  and  lively  Faith;  insomuch  that 
by  them  a  lively  Faith  may  be  as  evidently  known,  as  a 
tree  discerned  by  the  fruit. 

Art.  XIII.    Of  Worlis  before  Justification. 

Works  done  before  the  grace  of  Christ,  and  the  inspi- 
ration of  his  Spirit,  are  not  pleasant  to  God,  forasmuch  as 
they  spring  noi  of  Faith  in  Jesus  Chirst,  nehhcr  do  they 


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make  men  meet  to  receive  grace,  or  (as  the  School- Authors 
say)  deserve  grace  of  congruity:  yea  rather,  for  that  they 
are  not  done  as  God  hath  willed  and  commanded  them  to 
be  done,  we  doubt  not  but  they  have  the  nature  of  sin. 

Art.  XIV.    Of  Works  of  Supererogation. 

Voluntary  works  besides  over  and  above  God's  com- 
mandments, which  they  call  works  of  Supererogation, 
cannot  be  taught  without  arrogancy  and  impiety.  For  by 
them  men  do  declare.  That  they  do  not  only  render  unto 
God  as  much  as  they  are  bound  to  do,  but  that  they  do  more 
for  his  sake,  than  of  bounden  duty  is  required:  Whereas 
Christ  saith  plainly,  When  ye  have  done  all  that  are  com- 
manded to  you,  say.  We  are  unprofitable  servants. 

Art.  XV.    Of  Christ  alone  without  sin. 

Christ  in  the  truth  of  our  nature  was  made  like  unto  us  in 
all  things  (Sin  only  except),  from  which  he  was  clearly 
void,  both  in  his  flesh,  and  in  his  spirit.  He  came  to  be  a 
Lamb  without  spot,  who  by  sacrifice  of  himself  once  made, 
should  take  away  the  sins  of  the  world :  and  sin  (as  St. 
yohn  s^hh)  was  not  in  him.  But  all  we  the  rest  (although 
baptized  and  born  again  in  Christ)  yet  offend  in  many  things; 
and  if  we  say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us. 

Art.  XVI.    Of  Sin  after  Baptism. 

Not  every  deadly  sin,  willingly  committed  after  Bap- 
tism, is  sin  against  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  unpardonable. 
Wherefore  the  grant  of  repentance  is  not  to  be  denied  to 
such  as  fall  into  sin  after  Baptism.  After  we  have  received 
the  Holy  Ghost  we  may  depart  from  grace  given,  and  fall 
into  sin,  and  by  the  grace  of  God  (we  may)  arise  again, 
and  amend  our  lives.  And  therefore  they  are  to  be  con- 
demned, which  say,  they  can  no  more  sin  as  long  as  they 
live  here,  or  deny  the  place  of  forgiveness  to  such  as 
truly  repent. 

Art.  XVII.  Of  Predestination  and  Election. 

.    Predestination  to  life  is  the  everlasting  purpose  of  God, 
whereby  (before  the  foundations  of  the  world  were  laid) 


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be  hath  constantly  decreed,  by  his  Counsel,  secret  to  us, 
to  deliver  from  curse  and  damnation,  those  whom  he  hath 
chosen  in  Christ  out  of  mankind,  and  to  bring  them  by 
Ciiiiat  to  everlasting  salvation,  as  vessels  made  to  honour. 
Wherefore  they,  which  he  endued  with  so  excellent  a  be- 
nefit of  God,  be  called  according  to  God's  purpose  by  his 
.>piri''  v\''orking  in  due  season:  they  through  grace  obey 
the  ell. ng:  they  be  justified  freely:  they  be  made  Sons  of 
C-'d  by  Adoption:  they  be  made  like  the  image  of  his  only 
bc.j'jtten  Son  Jesus  Christ:  they  walk  religiously  in  good 
Vvorks,  and  at  length  by  God's  mercy  they  attain  to  ever- 
lasting felicity. 

As  the  godly  consideration  of  Predestination,  and  our 
Election  in  Christ  is  full  of  sweet,  pleasant,  and  unspeak- 
able comfort  to  godly  persons,  and  such  as  feel  in  them- 
selves the  working  of  the  Spirit  of  Christ,  mortifying  the 
works  of  the  fiesh,  and  their  earthly  members, and  draw- 
ing up  their  mind  to  high  and  heavenly  things,  as  well 
because  it  doth  greatly  establish  and  confirm  their  faith 
of  eternal  salvation,  to  be  enjoyed  through  Christ,  as  be- 
cause ii  dothfer\'ently  kindle  their  love  towards  God :  So,  for 
curious  and  carnal  persons,  lacking  the  Spirit  of  Christ,  to 
have  conimuaily  before  their  eyes  the  Sentence  of  God's 
Predestination,  is  a  most  dangerous  downfal,  whereby  the 
Devil  noth  thrust  them  either  into  desperation,  or  into 
v.r^.ichlessness  of  most  unclean  living,  no  less  perilous 
than  desperation. 

furthermore,  we  must  receive  God's  Promises  in  such 
\w\st  as  they  be  sjenerally  set  forth  to  us  in  holy  Scripture: 
And  in  our  doings,  that  will  of  God  is  to  be  followed, 
which  we  have  expressly  declared  unto  us  in  the  word  of 
God. 

Art.  XA''III.    Of  obtahung  Eternal  Salvation  OJily  by  the 

Name  of'  Christ. 

They  also  are  to  be  had  accursed,  that  presume  to  say, 
that  every  man  shall  be  saved  by  the  Law  or  Sect  which 
he  profcbseth,  so  that  he  be  diligent  to  frame  his  life  ac- 
coramg  to  that  Law,  and  the  Light  of  Nature.  For  holy 
Sciipiure  doth  set  out  unto  us  only  the  Name  of  Jesus 
Cnribt,  whereby  men  ^^^^t  be  saved.  oJL 


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^,  Art.  XIX.    Of  the  Church. 

The  visible  Church  of  Christ  is  a  Congregation  of  faith- 
'ful  men,  in  the  which  the  pure  Word  of  God  is  preached, 
and  the  Sacraments  be  duly  ministered  according  to  Christ's 
Ordinance,  in  all  those  things  that  of  necessity  are  requi- 
site to  the  same. 

As  the  Church  of  Hieriisalejv,  Alexandria,  and  Anfioch, 
have  erred ;  so  also  the  Church  of  Rome  hath  erred,  not 
only  in  their  living  and  manner  of  Ceremonies,  but  also  in 
matters  of  Faith. 

Art.  XX.  Of  the  Authority  of  the  Church, 

The  Church  hath  power  to  decree  Rites  or  Ceremonies, 
and  authority  in  Controversies  of  Faith :  And  yet  it  is  not 
lawful  for  the  Church  to  ordain  any  thing  that  is  contrary 
to  God's  Word  written  ;  neither  may  it  so  expound  one 
place  of  Scripture,  that  it  be  repugnant  to  another.  Where- 
fore, although  the  Church  be  a  Witness  and  a  Keeper  of 
Holy  Writ,  yet  as  it  ought  not  to  decree  any  thing  against 
the  same,  so  besides  the  same  ought  it  not  to  enforce  any 
thing  to  be  believed  for  necessity  of  salvation. 

Art.  XXI.    Of  the  Authority  of  General  Councils.^ 

*  The  21st  of  the  former  articles  is  omitted,  because   it  is  partly  of  a  local  and  civil  nature 
and  is  provided  for,  as  to  the  remaining  parts  of  it,  in  otlier  articles. 

Art.  XXII.    Of  Purgatory. 

The  Romish  doctrine  concerning  Purgatory,  Pardons, 
Worshipping  and  Adoration,  as  well  of  Images,  as  of  Re- 
liques,  and  also  Invocation  of  Saints,  is  a  fond  thing  vainly 
invented,  and  grounded  upon  no  warranty  of  Scripture, 
but  rather  repugnant  to  the  word  of  God. 

Art.  XXIII.  Of  Ministering  in  the  Congregation . 

It  is  not  lawful  for  any  man  to  take  upon  him  the  Office 
of  public  Preaching,  or  Ministering  the  Sacraments  in  the 
CongregPttion,  before  he  be  lawfully  called,  and  sent  to 
execute  the  same.  And  those  we  ought  to  judge  lawfully 
called  and  sent,  which  be  chosen  and  calkd  to  his  Work 
by  men  who  have  public  Authority  given  unto  them  in 
the  Congregation,  to  call  and  send  Ministers  into  the 
Lord's  Vineyard. 


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x\rt.  XXIV.    Of  speaking  in  the  Congregation  in  such  a 
Tongue  as  the  People  under stamleth. 

It  is  a  tiling  plainly  repugnant  to  the  Word  of  God,  and 
the  Custom  of  the  Primitive  Church,  to  have  Public  Prayer 
in  the  Church,  or  to  Minister  the  Sacraments  in  a  Tongue 
not  understanded  of  the  People. 

Art.  XXV.  Of  the  Sacraments. 

Sacraments  ordained  of  Christ  be  not  only  badges  or 
tokens  of  Christian  men's  Profession:  but  rather  they  be 
certain  sure  witnesses,  and  effectual  signs  of  grace,  and 
God's  good  will  towards  us,  by  the  which  he  doth  work 
invisibly  in  us,  and  doth  not  only  quicken,  but  also 
strengthen  and  confirm  our  faith  in  him. 

There  are  two  Sacraments  ordained  of  Christ  our  Lord 
in  the  Gospel,  that  is  to  say,  Baptism,  and  the  Supper  of 
the  Lord. 

Those  five  commonly  called  Sacraments,  that  is  to  say. 
Confirmation,  Penance,  Orders,  Matrimony,  and  Extreme 
L^nct'on,  are  not  to  be  counted  for  Sacraments  of  the  Gos- 
pel, being  such  as  have  grown,  partly  of  the  corrupt  fol- 
lowing of  the  Apostle?,  partly  are  states  of  life  allowed  by 
tlie  Sjriptures;  but  yetbave  not  like  nature  of  Sacraments 
wiih  Baptism  and  the  Lord's  Supper,  for  that  they  have 
not  any  visible  Sign  or  Ceremony  ordained  of  God. 

The  Spxraments  were  not  ordained  of  Christ  to  be  gaz- 
ed upon,  or  to  be  carried  about,  but  that  we  should  duly 
use  them.  And  in  such  only  as  worthily  receive  the  same, 
they  have  a  wholesome  effect  or  operation :  but  they  that 
receive  them  unworthily,  purchase  to  themselves  damna- 
tion, as  St.  Paul  saiih. 

Art.  XXVI.    Of  the  Unuorthiness  of  the  Ministers^  which 

hinders  not  tlie  Effect  of  t lie  Sacraments. 

Although  in  the  visible  Church  the  evil  be  ever  mingled 
with  the  good,  and  sometime  the  evil  have  chief  authority 
in  the  ministration  of  the  Word  and  Sacraments :  yet,  for- 
asmuch as  they  do  not  the  same  in  their  own  name,  but 
in  CMirist's,  and  do  minister  by  his  Commission  and  Ati- 
thority,  we  may  use  their  Ministry,  both  in  hearing  the 
word  of  God,  and  in  receiving  tli€  Sacraments.     Neither 


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is  the  effect  of  Christ's  Ordinance  taken  away  by  their 
wickedness,  nor  the  grace  of  God's  gifts  diminished  from 
such,  as  by  faith,  and  rightly,  do  receive  the  Sacraments 
ministered  unto  them,  which  be  effectual,  because  of 
Christ's  institution  and  Promise,  although  they  be  minis- 
tered by  evil  men. 

Nevertheless,  it  appertaineth  to  the  Discipline  of  the 
Church,  that  inquiry  be  made  of  evil  Ministers,  and  that 
they  be  accused  by  those  that  have  knowledge  of  their 
offences  :  and  finally  being  found  guilty,  by  just  judgment 
be  deposed. 

Art.  XXVII.  Of  Baptism. 

Baptism  is  not  only  a  sign  of  Profession,  and  mark  of 
Difference,  whereby  Christian  men  are  discerned  from 
others  that  be  not  christened :  but  it  is  also  a  sign  of  Re- 
generation, or  new  Birth,  whereby,  as  by  an  instrument, 
they  that  receive  Baptism  rightly  are  grafted  into  the 
Church :  the  promise  of  the  forgiveness  of  sin,  and  of  our 
adoption  to  be  the  sons  of  God  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  are 
visibly  signed  and  sealed:  faith  is  confirmed,  and  grace 
increased  by  virtue  of  prayer  unto  God.  The  Baptism  of 
young  children  is  in  any  wise  to  be  retained  in  the  Church 
as  most  agreeable  with  the  institution  of  Christ. 

Art.  XXVIII.  Of  the  Lord's  Supper, 

The  Supper  of  the  Lord  is  not  only  a  sign  of  the  Love 
that  Christians  ought  to  have  among  themselves  one  to 
another ;  but  rather  it  is  a  Sacrament  of  our  Redemption 
by  Christ's  death:  Insomuch  that  to  such  as  rightly,  wor- 
thily,  and  with  faith  receive  the  same,  the  Bread  which 
we  break  is  a  partaking  of  the  body  of  Christ;  and  like- 
wise the  Cup  of  Blessing  is  a  partaking  of  the  Blood  of 
Christ. 

Transubstantiation  (or  the  change  of  the  Substance  of 
Bread  and  Wine)  in  the  Supper  of  the  Lord,  cannot  bt; 
proved  by  holy  \7rit ;  but  it  is  repugnant  to  the  plain  words 
ot  Scripture,  overthroweth  the  nature  of  a  Sacrament,  and 
hath  given  occasion  to  many  Superstitions. 

The  Body  of  Christ  is  given,  taken,  and  eaten  in  the 
bupper,  only  after  an  heavenly  and  spiritual  manner. 


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And  the  mean  whereby  the  body  of  Christ  is  received  and 
eaten  in  the  Supper,  is  Faith. 

The  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  supper  was  not  by  Christ's 
Ordinance  reserved,  carried  about,  lifted  up,  or  worshipped. 

Art.  XXIX.  Of  the  Wicked^   which  eat  not  the  Body  of 
Christ  in  the  Use  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

The  wicked,  and  such  as  be  void  of  a  lively  faith,  al- 
though they  do  carnally  and  visibly  press  with  their  Teeth 
(as  St.  Augustine  saith)  the  Sacrament  of  the  Body  and 
Blood  of  Christ;  yet  in  no  wise  are  they  partakers  of 
Christ ;  but  rather  to  their  Condemnation  do  eat  and  drink 
the  Sign  or  Sacrament  of  so  great  a  thing. 

Art.  XXX.    Of  both  Kinds, 

The  Cup  of  the  Lord  is  not  to  be  denied  to  the  Lay- 
people:  for  both  the  parts  of  the  Lord's  Sacrament  by 
Christ's  Ordinance  and  Commandment,  ought  to  be  minis- 
tered to  all  Christian  men  alike. 

Art.  XXXI.    Of  the  one  Oblation  of  Christ  finished  upon 

the  Cross. 

The  offering  of  Christ  once  made,  is  that  perfect  re- 
demption, propitiation,  and  satisfaction  for  all  the  sins  of  the 
whole  world,  both  original  and  actual ;  and  there  is  none 
other  satisfaction  for  sin,  but  that  alone.  Wherefore  the 
Sacrifice  of  Masses,  in  tlie  which  it  was  commonly  said, 
that  the  Priest  did  offer  Christ  for  the  quick  and  the  dead, 
to  have  remission  of  pain  or  guilt,  were  blasphemous  fa- 
bles, and  dangerous  deceits. 

Art.  XXXII.   Of  the  Marriage  of  Priests. 

Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  are  not  commanded  by 
God's  Law,  either  to  vow  the  estate  of  single  life,  or  to  abstain 
from  Marriage:  therefore  it  is  lawful  for  them,  as  for  all 
other  Christian  men,  to  marry  at  their  own  discretion,  as 
they  shall  judge  the  same  to  serve  better  to  godlmess. 

Art.  XXXIII.    Of  exconununicate  Persons^  how  they  arc 

to  be  avoided. 

That  person  which  by  open  denunciation  of  the  Church, 
is  rightly  cut  off  from  the  unity  of  tlie  Church,  aiidexcom- 


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municated,  ought  to  be  taken  of  the  whole  multitude  of  the 
faithful,  as  an  Heathen  and  Publican,  until  he  be  openly 
reconciled  by  Penance,  and  received  into  the  Church  by  a 
Judge  that  hath  authority  thereunto. 

Art.  XXXIV.    Of  the  Traclilions  of  the  Church. 

It  is  not  necessary  that  traditions  and  Ceremonies  be 
in  all  places  one,  or  utterly  alike ;  for  at  all  times  they  have 
been  divers,  and  may  be  changed  according  to  the  diver- 
sity of  countries,  times,  and  men's  manners,  so  that  no- 
thing be  ordained  against  God's  Word.  Whosoever  through 
his  private  judgment,  willingly  and  purposely  doth  openly 
break  the  Traditions  and  Ceremonies  of  the  Church,  which 
be  not  repugnant  to  the  word  of  God,  and  be  ordained  and 
approved  by  common  Authority,  ought  to  be  rebuked  open- 
ly (that  other  may  fear  to  do  the  like)  as  he  that  offendeth 
against  the  common  order  of  the  Church,  and  hurteth 
the  Authority  of  the  Magistrate,  and  woundeth  the  consci- 
ences of  the  weak  Brethren. 

Every  Particular  or  National  Church  hath  authority 
to  ordain,  change,  and  abolish  Ceremonies  or  Rites  of  the 
Church,  ordained  only  by  man's  Authority,  so  that  all 
things  be  done  to  edifying. 

Art.  XXXV.    Of  Homilies. 

The  Second  Book  of  Homilies,  the  several  titles  where- 
of we  have  joined  under  this  Article,  doth  contain  a  god- 
ly and  wholesome  Doctrine,  and  necessary  for  these 
times,  as  doth  the  former  book  of  Homihes,  which  were 
set  forth  in  the  time  of  Ed%vard  the  Sixth;  and  therefore 
we  judge  them  to  be  read  in  Churches  by  the  Ministers 
diligently  and  distinctly,  that  they  may  be  understanded  of 
the  People. 

Of  the  Names  of  the  Homilies. 

1  Of  the  right  Use  of  the  Church. 

2  Against  Peril  of  Idolatry. 

3  Of  repairing   and    keeping    clean   of 
Churches. 

4  Of  Good  Works:  First  of  Fasting. 

,  5  Against  Gluttony  and  Drunkenness,  * 


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6  A  gams  t  Excess  of  Apparel. 

7  Of  Prayer. 

8  Of  the  Place  and  Time  of  Prayer. 

9  That  Common  Prayers  and  Sacraments, 
ought  to  be  ministered  in  a  hnoivii  Tongue. 

10  Of  the  reverent   Estimation  of  God's  JFord. 

11  Of  Alms-doing. 

12  Of  the  Nativity  of  Clirist. 

13  Of  the  Passion  of  Christ. 

14  Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

15  Of  the  worthy  Receiving  of  the  Sacrament  of  the 

Body  and  Blood  of  Christ. 

16  Of  the  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

17  For  the  Rogation- 1) ays. 

18  Of  the  Stale  of  Matrimony. 

19  Of  Repentance. 

20  Against  Idleness. 

21  Against  Rebellion. 

[This  article  is  received  in  this  Church,  so  far  as  it  de- 
clares the  Books  of  HomiUes  to  be  an  expUcation  of  Chris- 
tian doctrine,  and  instructive  in  piety  and  morals.  But  all 
references  to  the  Constitution  and  laws  of  England  are  con- 
sidered as  inapplicable  to  the  circumstances  of  this  Church, 
which  also  suspends  the  order  for  the  reading  of  said  Ho- 
milies in  Churches  until  a  revision  of  them  may  be  con- 
veniently made,  for  the  clearing  of  them,  as  well  from 
obsolete  words  and  phrases,  as  from  the  local  references.] 

Art.  XXXVI.   Of  Consecration  of  Bishops  a?id  Ministers. 

The  Book  of  Consecration  of  Bishops,  and  ordering  of 
Priests  and  Deacons,  as  set  forth  by  the  General  Conven- 
tion of  this  Church  in  1792,  doth  contain  all  things  ne- 
cessary to  such  Consecration  and  ordering ;  neither  hath 
it  any  thing  that,  of  itself,  is  superstitious  and  ungodly : 
and,  therefore,  whosoever  arc  consecrated  or  ordered  ac- 
cording to  said  form,  we  decree  all  such  to  be  rightly,  or- 
derly, and  lawfully  consecrated  and  ordereJ. 

Art.  XXXVII.  Of  the  Power  of  the  Civil  Magistrates. 

The  power  of  the  Civil  Magistrate  eztendeth  to  all  men, 
as  well  Clergy  as  Laity,  in  all  things  temporal  j  but  hath 


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no  authority  in  things  purely  spiritual.  And  we  hold  it 
to  be  the  duty  of  all  men  who  are  professors  of  the  Gos- 
pel, to  pay  respectful  obedience  to  the  civil  authority, 
regularly  and  legitimately  constituted. 

Art.  XXXVIII.  Of  Christian  Men's  Goods,  which  are  not 

commo7i. 

The  Riches  and  Goods  of  Christians  are  not  common, 
as  touching  the  Right,  Title,  and  Possession  of  the  same, 
as  certain  Anabaptists  do  falsely  boast.  Notwithstanding, 
every  man  ought  of  such  things  as  he  possesseth,  liberally 
to  give  Alms  to  the  Poor,  according  to  his  ability. 

Art.  XXXIX.  Of  a  Christian  Man's  Oath. 

As  we  confess  that  vain  and  rash  swearing  is  forbidden 
Christian  men  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  fames  his 
Apostle :  so  we  judge  that  Christian  Religion  doth  not 
prohibit,  but  that  a  man  may  swear  when  the  Magistrate 
requireth,  in  a  cause  of  Faith  and  Charity,  so  it  be  done 
according  to  the  Prophets  teaching  in  Justice,  Judgment, 
and  Truth. 


^^^^ 


THE  FORM  AND  MANNER 
OF 

MAKING,  ORDAINING,    AND  CONSECRATING 

33fefjoj)S,  ^wsts,  anD  ©eacoixsi. 

According  to  the  Order  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 
in  the  United  States  of  America^  as  established  by  the  Bi- 
shops^ the  Clergy  y  and  Laity  of  said  Churchy  in  General  Con- 
vention^ in  the  Month  of  September^  A.  D.  1792. 


^  It  is  evident  unto  all  men,  diligently  readijig  holy  Scrip- 
ture a?id  anciejit  Authors,  that  from  the  Apostles'  time 
there  have  been  these  Orders  of  Ministers  in  Christ's 
Church,  Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deaco?is.  JHiich  Offices 
were  evermore  had  iji  such  reverend  estimation,  that  no 
man  might  presume  to  execute  any  of  them,  except  he 
were  first  called,  tried,  examined,  and  known  to  have 
such  qualities  as  are  requisite  for  the  same  ;  and  also  by 
public  Prayer,  with  Imposition  of  Hands,  were  approved 
and  admitted  thereunto  by  lazvful  Authority.  And  there- 
fore, to  the  intent  that  these  Orders  may  be  continued,  and 
reverently  used  and  esteemed  in  this  Church,  no  man 
shall  be  accou?2ted  or  taken  to  be  a  lawful  Bishop,  Priest, 
or  Deacon,  in  this  Church,  or  suffered  to  execute  any  of 
the  said  Functions,  except  he  be  called,  tried,  exanmied, 
and  admitted  thereunto,  according  to  the  Form  hereafter 
following,  or  hath  had  Episcopal  Consecration  or  Ordina- 
tion. 

5f  Aiid  none  shall  be  admitted  a  Deacon,  Priest,  or  Bishop, 
except  he  be  of  the  age  xvjiich  the  Canon  in  that  case  pro- 
vided  may  require. 

^  And  the  Bishop,  knowing  either  by  himself,  or  by  sujffi^ 
cient  testimony,  any  Person  to  be  a  man  of  virtuous  coji' 
versation,  and  without  crime;  attd,  after  examination  and 
trial,  Ji?idij7g  him  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  holy  Scrips 


THE  ORDERING  OF  DEACONS. 

ture^  and  oihenmse  learned  as  the  Canons  require^  may^  af 
the  Times  appointed^  or  else^  on  urgent  occasion^  upon 
some  other  day,  in  the  face  of  the  Church,  admit  him  a 
Deacon,  in  such  Manner  and  Form  asfolloweth. 


THE  FORM  AND  MANNER 

OF  MAKING  DEACONS. 

If  When  the  day  appointed  by  the  Bishop  is  come,  after  Morn- 
vig  Prayer  is  ended,  there  shall  be  a  sermon,  or  Exhorta- 
tion, declaring  the  Duty  and  Office  of  such  as  come  to 
be  admitted  Deacons;  how  necessary  that  Order  is  in  the 
Church  of  Christ,  and  also  how  the  People  ought  to  esteem 
them  in  their  Office. 

f  A  Priest  shall  present  unto  the  Bishop,  sitting  in  his  Chair 
near  to  the  holy  Table,  such  as  desire  to  be  ordained  Deacons^ 
each  of  them  being  decently  habited,  saying  these  JFords: 

REVEREND    Father  in    God,    I   present  unto  you 
these  Persons  present,  to  be  admitted  Deacons. 

f  The  Bishop. 

TAKE  heed  that  the  persons  whom  ye  present  unto 
us,  be  apt  and  meet  for  their  learning  and  godly 
conversation,  to  exercise  their  Ministry  duly  to  the  ho- 
nour of  God,  and  the  edifying  of  his  Church. 

^  The  Priest  shall  answer  : 

1HAVE  enquired  concerning  them,  and  also  examined 
them,  and  think  them  so  to  be. 

^  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  People : 

BRETHREN,  if  there  be  any  of  you,  who  knoweth 
any  Impediment,  or  notable  Crime  in  any  of  these 
persons  presented  to  be  Ordered  Deacons,  for  the  which  he 
ought  not  to  be  admitted  to  that  Office,  let  him  come  forth 
in  the  Name  of  God,  and  show  what  the  Crime  or  Impedi- 
\mentis. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  DEACONS. 

^  Ajtd  if  any  great  Crime  or  Impediment  be  objected^  the 
Bishop  shall  cease  Jrom  Ordering  that  Person^  until  such 
time  as  the  Party  accused  shall  be  found  clear  of  that  Crime. 

^  Then  the  Bishop  {commending  such  as  shall  be  found 
meet  to  be  Ordered^  to  the  Prayers  of  the  Congregatio?} ) 
shall^  with  the  Clergy  and  People  present^  say  the  Luany. 

Tf  Then  shall  be  said  the  Service  for  the  Communion^  with 
the  Collect^  Epistle^  and  Gospel^  as  followeth. 

The  Collect, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  Divine  Providence  hast 
appointed  divers  Orders  of  Ministers  in  tliy  Church, 
and  didst  inspire  thine  Apostles  to  choose  into  the  Order  of 
Deacons  the  first  Martyr  Saint  Steplien,  with  others  ;  mer- 
cifully behold  these  thy  servants  now  called  to  the  like 
Office  and  Administration ;  so  replenish  them  with  the 
truth  of  thy  Doctrine,  and  adorn  them  with  innocency  of 
life,  that  both  by  word  and  good  example  they  may  faith- 
fully serve  thee  in  this  Office,  to  the  glory  of  thy  Name, 
and  the  edification  of  thy  Church,  through  the  merits  of 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reign eti.  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  for  ever.  Amen, 

The  Epistle.   1  Tim.  3.  8. 

LIKEWISE  must  the  Deacons  be  grave,  not  double- 
tongued,  not  given  to  much  wine,  not  greedy  of  fii>hy 
lucre ;  holding  the  mystery  of  the  faith  in  a  pure  consci- 
ence. And  let  these  also  first  be  proved  ;  then  let  them 
use  the  Office  of  a  Deacon,  being  found  blameless.  Even 
so  must  their  wives  be  grave,  not  slanderers,  sober,  faith- 
ful in  all  things.  Let  the  Deacons  be  the  Husbands  of 
one  wife,  ruling  their  Children  and  their  own  Houses  well. 
For  they  that  have  used  the  Office  of  a  Deacon  well,  pur- 
chase to  themselves  a  good  degree,  and  great  boldness  in 
the  faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  / 

^  Or  else  this^  out  of  the  Sixth  Chapter  of  the  Acts  of  tJie 

Apostles. 

ACTS  vi.  2. 

THEN  the  Twelve  called  the  multitude  of  the  disciples 
unto  them,  and  said,  It  is  not  reason  that  wc  should 


THE  ORDERING  OF  DEACONS. 

leave  the  word  of  God,  and  serve  tables.  Wherefore,  breth- 
ren,  look  ye  out  among  you  seven  men  of  honest  report, 
full  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we  may  appoint 
over  this  business.  But  we  will  give  ourselves  continually 
to  prayer,  and  to  the  ministry  of  the  Word.  And  the  say- 
ing pleased  the  whole  multitude.  And  they  chose  Stephen, 
a  miin  full  of  faith  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  Philip,  and 
Prochorus,  and  Nicanor,  and  Timon,  and  Parmenas,  and 
Nicolas  a  proselyte  of  Antioch:  whom  they  set  before  the 
Aposdes;  and  when  they  had  prayed,  they  laid  their 
hands  on  them.  And  the  word  of  God  increased,  and  the 
number  of  the  disciples  multiplied  in  Jerusalem  greatly,  and 
a  great  company  of  the  Priests  were  obedient  to  the  faith. 

1[  Then  shall  the  Bishop'  examine  every  one  of  those  who 
are  to  be  Ordered,  in  the  Presence  of  the  People^  after  this 
manner  following  : 

DO  you  trust  that  you  are  inwardly  moved  by  the 
Holy  Ghost  to  take  upon  you  this  Office  and  Min- 
istration, to  serve  God  for  the  promoting  of  his  glory,  and 
the  edifying  of  his  people  ? 
Answer.  I  trust  so. 

The  Bishop. 

DO  you  think  that  you  are  truly  called,  according  to 
the  Will  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,   and  according  to 
the  Canons  of  this  Church,  to  the  Ministry  of  the  same? 
Ajiswer.  I  think  so. 

The  Bishop. 

DO  you  unfeignedly  believe  all  the  Canonical  Scrip- 
tures of  the  Old  and  New  Testament  ? 
Answer.  I  do  believe  them. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  diligently  read  the  same  unto  the  people 
assembled  in  the  Church  where  you  shall  be  ap- 
pointed to  serve  ? 
Answer.  I  will. 

The  Bishop. 

IT  appertaineth  to  the  Office  of  a  Deacon,  in  the  Church 
where  he  shall  be  appointed  to  serve,  to  assist  the 


THE  ORDERING  OF  DEACONS. 

Priest  in  Divine  Service,  and  speciallv  when  he  minister- 
eth  the  Holy  Communion,  and  to  help  him  in  the  distri- 
bution thereof;  and  to  read  holy  Scriptures  and  Hom'lies 
in  the  Church;  and  to  instruct  the  Youth  in  the  Cateci  i.-m; 
in  the  absence  of  the  Priest  to  baptize  Infants;  and  to 
preach,  if  he  be  admitted  thereto  by  the  Bishop.  And 
furthermore,  it  is  his  Office,  where  provision  is  so  ma'le, 
to  search  for  the  sick,  poor,  and  impotent  people  of  the 
Parish,  to  intimate  their  estates,  names,  and  places  where 
they  dwell,  unto  the  Curate,  that  by  his  exhortation  they 
may  be  relieved  with  the  alms  of  the  Parishioners,  or 
others :  Will  you  do  this  gladly  and  willingly  ? 
Answer.  I  will  so  do  by  the  help  of  God. 

The   Bishop. 

WILL  you  apply  all  your  diligence  to  frame  and 
fashion  your  own  lives,  and  the  lives  of  your 
families,  according  to  the  Doctrine  of  Christ;  and  to  make 
both  yourselves  and  them,  as  much  as  in  you  lieth,  whole- 
some examples  of  the  Flock  of  Christ? 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  reverently  obey  your  Bishop,  and  other 
chief  Ministers,  who,  according  to  the  Canons  of 
the  Church,  may  have  the  charge  and  government  over 
you ;  following  with  a  glad  mind  and  will  their  godly  ad- 
monitions? 

Ansxver.  I  will  endeavour  so  to  do,  the  Lord  being  my 
helper. 

•[[  Then  the  Bishop  laying  his  Hands  severally  upon  the  Head 
of  every  one  of  tliem  humbly  kneeling  before  him,  shall  say, 

TAKE  thou  Authority  to  execute  the  Office  of  a  Dea- 
con in  the  Church  of  God  committed  unto  thee ;  In 
the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.  Amen. 

^  TJien  shall  the  Bishop  deliver  to  every  one  of  them  tht 
New  Testament,  saying, 

TAKE  thou  Authority  to  read  the  Gospel  in  the  Church 
of  God,  and  to  preach  the  same,  if  thou  be  thereto 
licensed  by  the  Bishop  himself. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  DEACONS. 

^  Then  one  of  them  appointed  by  the  Bishop  shall  read, 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xii.  35. 

LET  your  loins  be  girded  about,  and  your  lights  burn*^ 
ing,  and  ye  yourselves  like  unto  men  that  wait  for 
their  Lord,  when  he  will  return  from  the  wedding;  that 
when  he  cometh  and  knocketh,  they  may  open  unto  him 
immediately.  Blessed  are  those  servants  whom  the  Lord 
when  he  cometh  shall  find  watching:  Verily  I  say  iinto 
you,  That  he  shall  gird  himself,  and  make  them  to  sit 
down  to  meat,  and  will  come  forth  and  serve  them.  And 
if  he  shall  come  in  the  second  watch,  or  come  in  the  third 
watch,  and  find  them  so,  blessed  are  those  servants. 

^  Then  shall  the  Bishop  proceed  in  the  Communion;  and 
all  who  are  Ordered,  shall  tarry,  and  receive  the  Holy 
Communion  the  same  day  with  the  Bishop. 

%  The  Communionended,  after  thelast  Collect,  and  immediately 
before  the  Benediction,  shall  be  said  this  Colltct following. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Giver  of  all  good  things,  who  of 
thy  great  goodness  hast  vouchsafed  to  accept  and 
take  these  thy  Servants  unto  the  Office  of  Deacons  in  thy 
Church;  make  them,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  to  be  mo- 
dest, humble,  and  constant  in  their  Ministration,  to  have 
a  ready  will  to  observe  all  spiritual  Discipline;  that  they 
having  always  the  testimony  of  a  good  conscience,  and 
continuing  ever  stable  and  strong  in  thy  Son  Christ,  may 
so  well  behave  themselves  in  this  inferior  Office,  that  they 
may  be  found  worthy  to  be  called  unto  the  higher  Minis- 
tries in  thy  Church,  through  the  same  thy  Son  our  Savi- 
our Jesus  Christ;  to  whom  be  glory  and  honour,  world 
without  end.   Amen. 

THE  Peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  :  And 
the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you 
always.   Amen, 

\  And  here  it  must  be  declared  imto  the  Deacon,  that  he  must 
coiUinue  in  that  Office  of  a  Deacon  the  space  of  a  whole 

3K 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

Tear  (except  Jor  reasonable  Causes  it  shall  othertvise  seeyji 
good  unto  llie  Bishop)  to  the  intent  he  may  be  perfect,  and. 
i^xll  expert  in  the  things  appertaining  to  the  Ecclesiastical 
Adniijiistration  ;  in  executing  whereof,  if  he  be  found  faith- 
ful and  diligent y  he  may  be  admitted  by  his  Diocesan  to  the 
Order  of  Priesthood,  at  the  Times  appointed  in  the  Canon, 
or  else,  on  urgent  occasion,  upon  some  other  day,  in  the  j ace 
of  the  Church,  in  such  manner  and  form  as  hereafter  fol- 
loueth. 


THE  FORM  AND  MANNER 

OF  ORDERING  PRIESTS. 

^  Ulien  the  clay  appointed  by  the  Bishop  is  come,  after  Aforn- 
ing  Prayer  is  ended,  there  shall  be  a  Sermon,  or  Exhorta- 
tion, declaring  the  Duty  and  Office  of  such  as  come  to  be 
admitted  Priests;  how  necessaiy  that  Order  is  in  the 
Church  of  Christ,  and  also  how  the  People  ought  to  esteem 
them  in  their  Office. 

^  A  Priest  shall  present  unto  the  Bishop,  sitting  in  his  Chair 
near  to  the  holy  Table,  all  those  ivho  are  to  receive  the  Order 
of  Priesthood  that  day,  each  of  them  being  decently  habited^ 
and  shall  say : 

REVEREND  Father  in  God,  I  present  unto  you  these 
Persons   present,   to  be    admitted  to  the  Order  of 
Priesthood. 

T   77/c  Bishop, 

TAKE  heed  that  the  Persons  whom  ye  present  unto 
us,  be  apt  and  meet  for  their  learning  and  godly- 
conversation,  to  exercise  their  Ministry  duly  to  the  ho- 
nour otGod,  and  the  edifying  of  the  Church. 

%  The  Priest  shall  ansiver  : 

HAVE  inquired  concerning  them,  and  also  examined 
he  m,   raid  think  them  so  to  be. 


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THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

^  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  People: 

OOD  People,  these  are  they  whom  we  purpose, 
God  willing,  to  receive  this  day  unto  the  Holy  Of- 
fice of  Priesthood:  For  after  due  examination,  we  find 
not  to  the  contrary,  but  that  they  are  lawfully  called 
to  their  Function  and  Ministry,  and  that  they  are  persons 
meet  for  the  same.  But  yet  if  there  be  any  of  you,  who 
knoweth  any  Impediment  or  notable  Crime  in  any  of  them, 
for  the  which  he  ought  not  to  be  received  into  this  holy 
Ministry,  let  him  come  forth  in  the  Name  of  God,  and 
show  what  the  Crime  or  Impediment  is. 

%  And  if  any  great  Crime  or  Impediinent  be  objected,  the 
Bishop  shall  cease  from  Ordering  that  Person^  until  such 
time  as  the  Party  accused  shall  be  found  clear  of  that  Crime, 

%  Then  the  Bishop  (cojnmcnding  such  as  shall  be  found  meet  to 
be  Ordered,  to  the  Prayers  of  the  Congregation)  shall,  with 
the  Clergy  and  People  present,  say  the  Litany,  ivith  the 
Prayers  as  is  before  appointed  in  the  For?n  of  Ordering 
Deacons;  save  only,  that  in  the  proper  suffrage  there  added, 
the  word  Deacons  shall  be  omitted,  and  the  word  Priests 
iiiserted  instead  of  it. 

f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Service  for  the  Coinmunion,  with  the 
Collect,  Epistle^  and  Gospel,  as  followeth. 

The  Collect, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Giver  of  all  good  things,  who  by 
thy  holy  Spirit  hast  appointed  divers  Orders  of  Mini- 
sters in  the  Church;  mercifully  behold  these  thy  servants 
now  called  to  the  Office  of  Priesthood;  and  so  reple- 
nishthem  with  the  truth  of  thy  Doctrine,  and  adorn  them 
with  innocency  of  life,  that  both  by  word  and  good  ex- 
ample they  may  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  Office,  to  the 
glory  of  thy  Name,  and  the  edification  of  thv  Church, 
through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  Hv- 
eth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world 
without  end.     Amen, 

The  Epistle.  Eplies.  iv.  7. 

UNTO  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace  according  t6 
the  measure  of  the  gift  of  Christ.     Wherefore  he 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS' 

saitb,  When  he  ascended  up  on  high,  he  led  captivity 
captive,  and  gave  gifts  unto  men.  (Now  that  he  ascended, 
what  is  it  but  that  he  also  descended  first  into  the  lower 
parts  of  the  earth?  He  that  descended,  is  the  same  also 
that  ascended  up  far  above  all  heavens,  that  he  might  fill 
all  things.)  And  he  gave  some  Apostles,  and  some  Pro- 
phets, and  some  Evangelists,  and  some  Pastors  and 
Teachers,  for  the  perfecting  of  the  Saints,  for  the  work 
of  the  Ministry,  for  the  edifying  of  the  Body  of  Christ; 
till  we  all  come,  in  the  unity  of  the  faith  and  of  the  know- 
ledge of  the  Son  of  God,  unto  a  perfect  man,  unto  the  mea- 
sure of  the  stature  of  the  fulness  of  Christ. 

^  After  this  shall  be  read  Jor  the  Gospel^  part  of  the  Ninth 
Chapter  of  Saint  Matthew,  as  Jolloweth. 

S.  Matth.  ix.  36. 

WHEN  Jesus  saw  the  multitudes,  he  was  moved 
with  compassion  on  them,  because  they  fainted, 
and  were  scattered  abroad  as  sheep  having  no  shepherd. 
Then  saith  he  unto  his  disciples.  The  harvest  truly  is 
plenteous,  but  the  labourers  are  few:  Pray  ye  therefore 
the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  will  send  forth  labourers 
into  his  harvest. 

T  Or  else  this  that  followeth,  out  of  the  Tenth  Chapter  of 

Saint  John. 

S.  John  X.  1. 

VERILY  verily  I  say  unto  you.  He  that  entcreth  not 
by  the  door  into  the  sheep-fold,  but  climbeth  up 
some  other  way,  the  snme  is  a  thief  and  a  robber.  But  he 
that  entereth  in  by  the  door,  is  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep. 
To  him  tlie  porter  openeth,  and  the  sheep  hear  his  voice ; 
and  he  calleth  his  own  sheep  by  name,  and  leadeth  them 
out.  And  when  he  putteth  forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth 
before  them,  and  the  s-heep  follow  him;  for  they  know  his 
voice.  And  a  stranger  will  they  not  follow,  but  will  flee 
from  him;  for  they  know  not  the  voice  of  strangers.  This 
parable  spake  Jesus  unto  them,  but  they  understood  not 
what  things  they  were  which  he  spake  unto  them.  Then 
said  Jesus  unto  them  again,  Verily  verily  I  say  unto  you, 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIEST(5. 

I  am  the  door  of  the  sheep.  All  that  ever  came  before  me 
are  thieves  and  robbers;  but  the  sheep  did  not  hear 
them.  I  am  the  door;  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he 
shall  be  saved,  and  shall  go  in  and  out,  and  find  pasture. 
The  thief  cometh  not  but  for  to  steal,  and  to  kill,  and  tq 
destroy :  I  am  come  that  they  might  have  Ufe,  and  that 
they  might  have  it  more  abundantly :  I  am  the  good  Shep- 
herd: the  good  Shepherd  giveth  his  life  for  the  sheep. 
But  he  that  is  an  hireling,  and  not  the  Shepherd,  whose 
own  the  sheep  are  not,  seeth  the  wolf  coming,  and 
leaveth  the  sheep,  and  fleeth ;  and  the  wolf  catcheth  them, 
and  scattereth  the  sheep.  The  hireling  fleeth  because  he 
is  an  hireling,  and  careth  not  for  the  sheep.  I  am  the 
good  Shepherd,  and  know  my  sheep,  and  am  known  of 
mine.  As  the  Father  knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I  the 
Father:  and  1  lay  down  my  life  for  the  sheep.  And  other 
sheep  I  have,  which  are  not  of  this  fold  ;  them  also  I  must 
bring,  and  they  shall  hear  my  voice:  and  there  shall  be 
one  fold,  and  one  Shepherd.  ' 

^  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  them  as  followeth, 

YE  have  heard,  brethren,  as  well  in  your  private  exa- 
mination, as  in  the  exhortation  which  was  now  made 
to  you,  and  in  the  holy  lessons  taken  out  of  the  Gospel, 
and  the  writings  of  the  Apostles,  of  what  dignity,  and  of 
how  great  importance  this  Office  is,  whereunto  ye  are  call- 
ed. And  now  again  we  exhort  you  in  the  Name  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  have  in  remembrance,  into  how 
high  a  Dignity,  and  to  how  weighty  an  Office  and  Charge 
ye  are  called:  That  is  to  say,  to  be  Messengers,  Watch- 
men, and  Stewards  of  the  Lord;  to  teach,  and  to  premo- 
nish,  to  feed  and  provide  for  the  Lord's  Family;  to  seek 
for  Christ's  sheep  that  are  dispersed  abroad,  and  for  his 
children  who  are  in  the  midst  of  this  naughty  world,  that 
they  may  be  saved  through  Christ  for  ever.  V 

?.i  Have  always  therefore  printed  in  your  remembrance, 
how  great  a  treasure  is  committed  to  your  charge.  For 
they  are  the  sheep  of  Christ,  which  he  bought  with  hi§ 
death,  and  for  whom  he  shed  his  blood.  The  Church 
and  Congregation  whom  you  must  serve,  is  his  Spouse, 
and  his  Body.  And  if  it  shall  happen  that  the  same  Church, 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

or  any  member  thereof,  do  take  any  hurt  or  hinderance  hy 
reason  of  your  negligence,  ye  know  the  greatness  of  the 
fault,  and  also  the  horrible  punishment  that  will  ensue. 
Wherefore  consider  with  yourselves  the  end  of  the  Minis- 
try towards  the  Children  of  God,  towards  the  Spouse  and 
Body  of  Christ ;  and  see  that  ye  never  cease  your  labour, 
your  care  and  diligence,  until  ye  have  done  all  that  lieth 
in  you,  according  to  your  bounden  duty,  to  bring  all  such 
as  are  or  shall  be  committed  to  your  charge,  unto  that 
agreement  in  the  faith  and  knowledge  of  God,  and  to  that 
ripeness  and  perfectness  of  age  in  Christ,  that  there  be  no 
place  left  among  you,  either  for  error  in  religion,  or  for 
viciousness  in  life. 

Forasmuch  then  as  your  Office  is  both  of  so  great  ex- 
cellency, and  of  so  great  difficulty,  ye  see  with  how  great 
care  and  study  ye  ought  to  apply  you  selves,  as  well  to 
show  youselves  dutiful  and  thankful  unto  that  Lord  who 
hath  placed  you  in  so  high  a  Dignity;  as  also  to  beware 
that  neither  you  yourselves  offend,  nor  be  occasion  that 
others  offend.  Howbeit  ye  cannot  have  a  mind  and  will 
thereto  of  yourselves;  for  that  will  and  ability  is  given  of 
God  alone:  therefore  ye  ought,  and  have  need  to  pray 
earnestly  for  his  Holy  Spirit.  And  seeing  that  ye  cannot 
by  any  other  means  compass  the  doing  of  so  weighty  a 
work,  pertaining  to  the  salvation  of  man,  but  with  doctrine 
and  exhortation  taken  out  of  the  Holy  Scriptures,  and  with 
a  life  agreeable  to  the  same :  consider  how  studious  ye 
ought  to  be  in  reading  and  learning  the  Scriptures,  and 
in  framing  the  manners  both  of  yourselves,  and  of  them 
that  specially  pertain  unto  you,  according  to  the  rule  of 
the  same  Scriptures:  and  for  this  self-same  cause,  how  ye 
ought  to  forsake  and  set  aside,  as  much  as  ye  may,  all 
worldly  cares  and  studies. 

We  have  good  hope  that  ye  have  well  weighed  these 
things  with  yourselves  long  before  this  time ;  and  that  ye 
have  clearly  determined,  by  God's  grace,  to  give  yourselves 
wholiy  lo  this  Office,  whercunto  it  hath  pleased  God  to 
call  you:  so  that,  as  much  as  lieth  m  you,  ye  will  apply 
vourselves  wholly  to  this  one  thing,  and  draw  all  your 
cares  and  studies  this  way;  and  that  ye  will  continually 
pray  to  God  the  Father,  by  the  mediation  of  our  only  Sa- 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

viour  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  heavenly  assistance  of  the  Holy- 
Ghost;  that  by  daily  reading  and  weighing  the  Scriptures, 
ye  may  wax  riper  and  stronger  in  your  Ministry ;  and  that 
ye  may  so  endeavour  yourselves  from  time  to  time  to  sanc- 
tify the  lives  of  you  and  yours,  and  to  fashion  them  after 
the  Rule  and  Doctrine  of  Christ,  that  ye  may  be  whole- 
some and  godly  examples  and  patterns  for  the  People  to 
follow. 

And  now,  that  this  present  Congregation  of  Christ,  may 
also  understand  your  minds  and  wills  in  these  things,  and 
that  this  your  promise  may  the  more  move  you  to  do  your 
duties  ;  ye  shall  answer  plainly  to  these  things,  which  we, 
in  the  Name  of  God,  and  of  his  Church,  shall  demand  of 
you  touching  the  same. 

DO  you  think  in  your  heart,  that  you  are  truly  called, 
according  to  the  will  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
according  to  the  Canons  of  this  Church,  to  the  Order  and 
Ministry  of  Priesthood? 
Answer.    I  think  it. 

The  Bishop. 

ARE  you  persuaded  that  the  Holy  Scriptures  contain 
all  Doctrine  required  as  necessary  for  eternal  salva- 
tion through  faith  in  Jesus  Christ?  and  are  you  determin- 
ed, out  of  the  said  Scriptures  to  instruct  the  people  com- 
mitted to  your  charge,  and  to  teach  nothing,  as  necessary 
to  eternal  salvation,  but  that  which  you  shall  be  persuad- 
ed, may  be  conoluded  and  proved  by  the  Scripture? 

Answer.  I  am  so  persuaded,  and  have  so  determined, 
by  God's  grace. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  then  give  your  faithful  diligence,  always 
so  to  minister  the  Doctrine  and  Sacraments,  and 
the  discipline  of  Christ,  as  the  Lord  hath  commanded,  and 
as  this  Church  hath  received  the  same,  according  to  the 
Commandments  of  God ;  so  that  you  may  teach  the  People 
committed  to  your  Cure  and  Charge,  with  all  diligence  to 
keep  and  observe  the  same? 

Answer,  I  wiH  so  do,  by  the  help  of  the  Lord. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

The  Bishop, 

WILL  you  be  ready  with  all  faithful  diligence  to 
banish  and  drive  away  from  the  Church  all  errone- 
ous and  strange  doctrines  contrary  to  God's  word;  and  to 
use  both  public  ana  private  monitions  and  exhortations, 
as  well  to  the  sick  as  to  the  whole  within  your  Cures,  as 
need  shall  require,  and  occasion  shall  be  given? 

Ansioer,    I  will,  the  Lord  being  my  helper.  j^. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  diligent  in  Prayers,  and  in  reading  the 
holy  Scriptures,  and  in  such  studies  as  help  to  the 
knowledge  of  the  same,  laying  aside  the  study  of  the  world 
and  the  flesh  ? 

Answer.    I  will  endeavour  so  to  do,  the  Lord  being  my 
helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  diligent  to  frame  and  fashion  your  own 
selves,  and  your  families,  according  to  the  Doc- 
trine of  Christ;  and  to  make  both  yourselves  and  them,  as 
much  as  in  you  lieth,  wholesome  examples  and  patterns 
to  the  Flock  of  Christ? 

Answer.  I  will  apply  myself  thereto,  the  Lord  being  my 
helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  maintain  and  set  forwards,  as  much  as 
lieth  in  you,  quietness,  peace,  and  love  among  all 
Christian  people,  and  especially  among  them  that  are  or 
shall  be  committed  to  your  charge? 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  reverently  obey  your  Bishop,  and  other 
Chief  Ministers,  who,  according  to  the  Canons  of 
the  Church,  may  have  the  charge  and  government  over 
you;  following  with  a  glad  mind  and  will  their  godly  ad- 
monitions, and  submuting  yourselves  to  their  godly  judg- 
meats  ? 

Answer.    I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 


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THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

^  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  standing  up,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hath  given  you  this  will  to  do 
all  these  things,  grant  also  unto  you  strength  and 
power  to  perform  the  same;  that  he  may  accomplish  his 
work  which  he  hath  begun  in  you,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen, 

^  After  this,  the  Congregation  shall  be  desired,  secretly  in 
their  prayers,  to  make  their  humble  supplications  to  God 
for  all  these  things:  for  the  which  prayers  there  shall  be 
silence  kept  for  a  space, 

^  After  which,  shall  be  sung  or  said  by  the  Bishop,  the 
Persons  to  be  ordained  Priests  all  kneeling,  Veni,  Creator 
Spiritus ;  the  Bishop  beginnifig,  and  the  Priests  and 
others  that  are  present  answering  by  Verses,  as  follqweth* 

OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial  f  re : 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart: 
Thy  blessed  Unction  from  above, 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love: 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dulness  of' our  blinded  sight: 
Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace : 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home ; 
Where  thou  art  Guide,  no  ill  can  come. 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  of  both  to  be  but  One: 
That  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  may  be  our  endless  song; 
Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

T  Or  this:  ' 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
Proceeding  from  above, 
Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

The  God  of  peace  and  love; 
Visit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts 
Thyheav'nly  grace  inspire  j 
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THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

That  truth  and  godliness  we  may 

Pursue  with  full  desire. 
Thou  art  the  very  Comforter 

In  grief  and  all  distress; 
The  heav'nly  gift  of  God  most  High; 

No  iofigue  cati  it  express  ,- 
The  fountain  and  the  living  spring 

Of  joy  celestial; 
The  fire  so  bright^  the  love  so  sweety 

The  Unction  spiritual. 
Thou  in  thy  gifts  art  manifold, 

By  them  Christ's  Church  doth  stand: 
In  faithful  hearts  thou  writ'st  thy  law. 

The  finger  of  God's  hand. 
According  to  thy  promise.  Lord, 

Thou  givest  speech  with  grace  ; 
That^  through  thy  help,  God's  praises  may 

Resound  in  evWij  place. 
O  Holy  Ghost,  into  our  minds 

Send  down  thy  heav'nly  light; 
Kindle  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal. 

To  serve  God  day  and  niglit : 
Our  weakness  strengthen  and  confirm, 

For,  Lord,  thou  know'st  us  frail ; 
That  ncitJier  devil,   world,    nor  flesh 

Against  us  may  prevail. 
Put  back  our  enemies  iar  from  us, 

And  help  us  to  obtain 
Peace  in  our  hearts  zcith  God  and  man, 

7  he  best,  tlic  truest  gain ; 
And  grant  that  thou  being,  O  Lord, 

Our  leader  and  our  guide, 
Wc  may  escape  the  snares  of  sin, 

And  never  font  thee  slide. 
Such  measures  of  thy  pow'rful  grace 

Grant,  Lord,  tons,  we  pray; 
That  thou  niayst  be  our  Comforter 

At  the  last  dreadful  day. 
Of  strife  and  of  dissension 

Dissolve,    O  Lord,  the  bands, 
And  knit  the  knots  of  peace  and  love 

J'hrou^hout  all  Christian  lands. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 

The  Father  of  all  might, 
That  we  of  his  beloved  Son, 

May  gain  the  blissful  sight ; 
And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 

Ever  acknowledge  thee, 
The  Spirit  of  Father ,  and  of  Son, 

One  God  in  Persons  Tliree. 
To  God  the  Father  laud  and  praise, 

And  to  his  blessed  Son, 
And  to  the  Holy  Spirit  of  grace, 

Co-equal  Three  i?i  One. 
And  pray  we,  that  our  only  Lord 

Would  please  his  Spirit  to  send 
On  all  that  shall  profess  his  Name, 

From  hence  to  the  world's  end.     Amen. 

^  That  done,  the  Bishop  shall  pray  in  this  zvise  and  say. 
Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God  and  heavenly  Father,  who,  of  thine 
infinite  love  and  goodness  towards  us,  hast  given  to 
us  thy  only  and  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  to 
bet)ur  Redeemer,  and  the  Author  of  everlasting  life;  who 
after  he  had  made  perfect  our  redemption  by  his  death, 
and  was  ascended  into  heaven,  sent  abroad  into  the  world 
his  Apostles,  Prophets,  Evangelists,  Doctors,  and  Pastors  ; 
by  whose  labour  and  ministry  he  gathered  together  a  great 
Flock  in  all  the  parts  of  the  world,  to  set  forth  the  eternal 
praise  of  thy  holy  Name  ;  For  these  so  great  benefits  of 
thy  eternal  goodness,  and  for  that  thou  hast  vouchsafed 
to  call  these  thy  Servants  here  present  to  the  same  Office 
and  Ministry  appointed  for  the  salvation  of  mankind,  we 
render  unto  thee  most  hearty  thanks,  we  praise  and  wor- 
ship thee;  and  we  humbly  beseech  thee  by  the  same  thy 
blessed  Son,  to  grant  unto  all,  which  either  here  or  else- 
where call  upon  thy  holy  Name,  that  we  may  continue 
to  show  ourselves  thankful  unto  thee  for  these  and  all  thy 
other  benefits ;  and  that  we  may  daily  increase  and  go 
forwards  in  the  knowledge  and  faith  of  thee  and  thy  Son, 
by  the  Holy  Spiri  .  So  that  as  well  by  these  thy   Minis- 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

ters,  as  by  them  over  whom  they  shall  be  appointed  thy 
Ministers,  thy  holy  Name  may  be  for  ever  glorified,  and 
thy  blessed  kingdom  enlarged,  through  the  same  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  who  livcth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
in  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

%  When  this  prayer  is  done^  the  Bishop  with  the  Priests  prC' 
senty  shall  lay  their  Hands  severally  upon  the  Head  oj  every 
one  that  receiveth  the  Order  of  Priesthood;  the  Receivers 
humbly  kneelingy  and  the  Bishop  sayi?ig, 

RECEIVE  the  Holy  Ghost  for  the  Office  and  Work 
of  a  Priest  in  the  Church  of  God,  now  committed 
unto  thee  by  the  imposition  of  our  hands:  Whose  sins 
thou  dost  forgive,  they  are  forgiven ;  and  whose  sins  thou 
dost  retain,  they  are  retained:  And  be  thou  a  faithful  Dis- 
penser of  the  Word  of  God,  and  of  his  holy  Sacraments : 
In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

%  Or  this: 

TAKE  thou  Authority  to  execute  the  Office  of  a  Priest 
in  the  Church  of  G<)d  now  committed  to  thee  by  the 
imposition  of  our  hands ;  and  be  thou  a  faithful  Dispenser 
of  the  Word  of  God,  and  of  his  holy  Sacraments :  In  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

%  Then  the  Bishop  shall  deliver  to  every  one  of  them  kneeling, 
the  Bible  into  his  handy  saying, 

TAKE  thou  Authority  to  preach  the  Word  of  God, 
and  to  minister  the  holy  Sacraments  in  the  Congre- 
gation where  thou  shalt  be  lawfully  appointed  thereunto. 

^  When  this  is  done,  the  Bishop  shall  go  on  in  the  Service  of 
the  Communion^  which  all  they  loho  receive  Orders  shall 
take  together  and  remain  in  the  same  place  where  hands  were 
laid  ypon  (hem,  until  such  time  as  they  have  received  the 
Communion, 

^  The  Commu7iion  being  done,  after  the  last  Collect,  and  im' 
mediately  before  the  Benediction,  shall    '  said  this  Collect. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS/ 

MOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  thee  to  sejnd  up- 
on these  thy  Servants  thy  heavenly  blessing;  that 
they  may  be  clothed  with  righteousness,  and  that  thy 
Word  spoken  by  their  mouths,  may  have  such  success, 
that  it  may  never  be  spoken  in  vain.  Grant  also,  that  we 
may  have  grace  to  hear  and  receive  what  they  shall  deli- 
ver out  of  thy  most  hojy  Word,  or  agreeably  to  the  same, 
as  the  means  of  our  salvation;  that  in  all  our  words  and 
deeds  we  may  seek  thy  glory,  and  the  increase  of  thy 
kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

THE  Peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord:  And 
the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you 
always.    Amen* 

^  And  if,  on  the  same  day,  the  Order  of  Deacons  be  given  to 
some,  and  the  Order  of  Priesthood  to  others;  the  Deacons 
shall  be  first  presented,  and  then  the  Priests;  and  it  shall 
suffice,  that  the  Litany  be  once  said  for  both.  The  Collects 
shall  both  be  used;  first,  that  for  Deacons,  then  that  for 
Priests.  The  Epistle  shall  be  Ephes.  iv.  7.  to  13,  as  before 
in  this  Office.  Immediately  after  which,  they  that  are  to  be 
made  Deacons,  shall  be  exainined,  and  ordained,  as  is  above 
prescribed.  Then  one  of  them  having  read  the  Gospel,  which 
shall  be  either  out  of  Saint  Matth.  ix.  36,  as  before  in  this 
Office;  or  else  Saint  Luke  xii.  ^5,  to  38,  as  before  in  the 

"^  Form  for  the  Ordering  of  Deacons,  they  that  are  to  be  made 
Priests,  shall  likewise  be  examined,  and  ordained^  as  is  in 

,     ihis  Office  before  appointed. 

51^  aO  ■■,  ; 


\o  ns'j 


H  zvbvi 


THE  FORM  OF  ORDAINING 


OR 


CONSECRATING  A  BISHOP. 

^  TVhe?i  all  things  arc  duly  prepared  in  the  Churchy  and  set  in 
order,  after  Aloming  Prayer  is  ended,  the  Presiding  Bishop, 
or  some  other  Bishop  appointed  by  the  Bishop?  present,  shall 
begin  the  Communion  Service,  in  which  this  sJiall  be 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  didst 
give  to  thy  holy  Apostles  many  excellent  gifts,  and 
didst  charge  them  to  feed  thy  Flock;  give  grace,  we  be- 
seech thee,  to  all  Bishops,  the  Pastors  of  thy  Church,  that 
they  may  diligently  preach  thy  Word,  and  duly  administer 
the  godly  Discipline  thereof;  and  grant  to  the  People,  that 
they  may  obediently  follow  the  same  ;  that  all  may  receive 
the  crown  of  everlasting  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 


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\  And  another  Bishop  shall  read 

The  Epistle.    1  Tim.  iii.  1. 

HIS  is  a  true  saying,  If  a  man  desire  the  Office  of  a 
Bishop,  he  desircth  a  good  work.  A  Bishop  then 
must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one  wife,  vigilant,  so- 
ber, of  good  behaviour,  given  to  hospitality,  apt  to  teach, 
not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre, 
but  patient,  not  a  brawler^  not  covetous;  one  that  ruletli 
well  his  own  house,  having  his  children  in  subjection  with 
all  gravity ;  for  if  a  man  know  not  how  to  rule  his  own 
house,  how  shall  he  take  care  of  the  Church  of  God?  not 
a  novice,  lest  being  lifted  up  with  pride  he  fall  into  the 
condemnation  of  the  devil.  Moreover  he  must  have  a 
good  report  of  them  which  are  without;  lest  he  fall  into 
reproach,  and  the  snare  of  the  devil. 

^  Or  this:    For  the  Epis.tlc.    Acts  xx.  17. 

7^  ROM  Miletus,  Paul  sent  to  Ephcsus,  and  called  the 
Llders  of  the  Church.    And  when  they  were  come 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

to  him,  he  said  unto  them,    Ye  know  from  the  first  day 
that  I  came  into  Asia,  after  what  manner  I  have  been  with 
you  at  all  seasons,  serving  the  Lord  with  all  humility  of 
mind,  and  with  many  tears  and  temptations,  which  befel 
me  by  the  lying  in  wait  of  the  Jews:  And  how  I  kept  back 
nothing  that  was  profitable  unto  you,  but  have  showed 
you,  and  have   taught  you  publickly,   and  from  house  to 
house,  testifymg  both  to  the  Jews,  and  also  to  the  Greeks, 
repentance  toward  God,  and  faith  toward  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.    And  now,  behold,  I  go  bound  in  the  Spirit  unto 
Jerusalem,  not  knowing  the  things  that  shall  befal  me 
there ;  save  that  the  Holy  Ghost  witnesseth  in  every  city, 
saying,    That  bonds  and  afflictions  abide  me.    But  none 
of  these  things  move  me,  neither  count  I  my  life  dear  unto 
myself,  so  that  I  might  finish  my  course  with  joy,  and  the 
ministry  which  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  Jesus;  to  tes- 
tify the  Gospel  of  the  grace  of  God.    And  now,  behold,  I 
know  that  ye  all,  among  whom  I  have  gone  preaching  the 
Kingdom  of  God,  shall  see  my  face  no  more.    Wherefore 
I  take  you  to  record  this  day,    that  I  am  pure  from  the 
blood  of  all  men:  For  I  have  not  shunned  to  declare  unto 
you  all  the  counsel  of  God.    Take  heed  therefore  unto 
yourselves,  and  to  all  the  Flock,  over  the  which  the  Holy 
Ghost  hath  made  you  Overseers,  to  feed  the  Church  of 
God,  which  he  hath  purchased  with  his  own  blood.    For 
I  know  this,  that  after  my  departing  shall  grievous  wolves 
enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock.     Also  of  your 
own  selves  shaU  men  arise  speaking  perverse  things,  to 
draw  away  disciples  after  them.     Therefore  watch,  and 
remember,  that  by,  the  space  of  three  years,  I  ceased  not 
to  warn  every  one,  night  and  day,  with  tears.  And  now, 
brethren,  I  commend  you  to  God,  and  to  the  word  of  his 
grace,  which  is  able  to  build  you  up,   and  to  give  you  an 
inheritance  among  all  them  which  are  sanctified.    I  have 
coveted  no  man's  silver,  or  gold,  or  apparel:  yea,  ye  your- 
selves know,  that  these  hands  have  ministered  unto  my 
necessities,  and  to  them  that  were  with  me.  I  have  show- 
ed you  all  things,    how  that  so   labouring  you  ought  to 
support  the  weak;    and  to  remember  the  words  of  the 
Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said,  It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than 
to  receive. 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

^  Then  another  Bishop  shall  read 
The  Gospel.    St,  John  xxi.    15. 

JESUS  saith  to  Simon  Peter,  Simon  son  of  Jonas,  lovest 
thou  me  more  than  these?  He  saith  unto  him,  Yea, 
Lord;  thou  knowestthat  I  love  thee.  He  saith  unto  him, 
Feed  my  lambs.  He  saith  to  him  again  the  second  time, 
Simon  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me?  He  saith  unto  him, 
Yea,  Lord;  thou  knowestthat  I  love  thee.  He  saith  unto 
him,  Feed  my  sheep.  He  saith  unto  him  the  third  time, 
Simon  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me?  Peter  was  grieved 
because  he  said  unto  him  the  third  time,  Lovest  thou  me*^ 
And  he  said  unto  him,  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things: 
thou  knowest  that  I  love  thee.  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Feed 
my  sheep. 

T[  Or  this:  St.  John  xx.  19. 

THE  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day  of  the 
week,  when  the  doors  were  shut  where  the  disciples 
were  assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood 
in  the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them.  Peace  be  unto  you. 
And  when  he  had  so  said,  he  showed  unto  them  his  hands 
and  his  side.  Then  were  the  disciples  glad,  when  they 
saw  the  Lord.  Then  saith  Jesus  to  them  again.  Peace  be 
unto  you:  As  my  Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I 
you.  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  breathed  on  them, 
and  saith  unto  them.  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost :  Whose- 
soever sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them;  and 
whosesoever  sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

T  Or  this :  St.  Matth.  xxviii.   18. 

JESUS  came  and  spake  unto  them,  saying,  All  power 
is  given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth.  Go  ye 
therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  In  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost ;  teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever 
I  have  commanded  you:  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway, 
even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

^^  After  the  Gospel  and  the  Sermon  arc  €?idcd,  the  elected  Bishop, 
vested  with  his  Rochet,  shall  he  presented  by  two  Bishops  of 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

this  Church  unto  the  Presiding  Bishop,  or  to  the  Bishop  ap- 
pointedy  sitting  in  his  Chair  near  the  holy  Table;  the  Bishops 
II ho  present  hini  saying, 

REVEREND  Father  in  God,   we  present  unto  you 
this  godly  and  well-learned  Man  to  be  ordained  and 
consecrated  Bishop.  j 

%  Then  shall  the  Presiding  Bishop  demand  Testimonials  of 
the  Person  presented  for  Consecration,  and  shall  cause  them 
to  he  read. 

ffi  He  shall  then  require  of  him  thejollowing  Promise  of  Coji- 
t  formity  to  the  Doctrine,  Discipline,  and  Worship  of  the  Pro- 
testant Episcopal  Church. 

IN  the  name  of  God,  Amen.  I  N.  chosen  Bishop  of  the 
Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  N.  do  promise  con- 
formity and  obedience  to  the  doctrine,  discipline,  and  wor- 
ship of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United 
States  of  America :  So  help  me  God,  through  Jesus  Christ. 

^  Theji  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  move  the  Congregation 
present  to  pray,  saying  thus  to  them : 

BRETHREN,  it  is  written  in  the  Gospel  of  Saint 
Luke,  That  our  Saviour  Christ  continued  the  whole 
night  in  Prayer,  before  he  chose  and  sent  forth  his  twelve 
Apostles.  It  is  written  also,  that  the  holy  Apostles  pray- 
ed, before  they  ordained  Matthias  to  be  of  the  number  of 
the  Twelve.  Let  us,  therefore,  following  the  example  of 
^ur  saviour  Christ,  and  his  Apostles,  offer  up  our  prayers 
to  Almighty  God,  before  we  admit  and  send  forth  this 
Person  presented  unto  us,  to  the  work  whereunto  we 
trust  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  called  him. 

^  And  then  shall  be  said  the  Litany ;  save  only,  that  after  this 
\  place,  That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  IBishops, 
-     ^c.  the  proper  Suffrage  shall  be, 

THAT  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  this  our  Brother 
elected,  and  to  send  thy  grace  upon  him,  that  he 
may  duly  execute  the  Office  whereunto  he  is  called,  to  the 
edifying  of  thy  Church,  and  to  the  honour,  praise,  and 
glory  of  thy  name ; 

aM 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

Answer.    TFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
T   Thc?i  shall  be  said  this  Prayer  following. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Giver  of  all  good  tilings,  who  by 
thy  Holy  Spirit  hast  appointed  divers  Orders  of  Mi- 
nisters in  thy  Church  ;  mercifully  behold  this  thy  Servant 
now  called  to  the  Work  and  Ministry  of  a  Bishop;  and 
so  replenish  him  with  the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and 
adorn  him  with  innocency  of  life,  that  both  by  word  and 
deed  he  may  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  Office,  to  the 
glory  of  thy  Name,  and  the  edifying  and  well  governing 
of  thy  Church,  through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

^  Tliai  the  Presiding  Bishop,  sitting  in  his  Chair,  shall  say 
to  him  that  is  to   be  consecrated, 

BROTHER,  forasmuch  as  the  holy  Scripture  and  the 
ancient  Canons  command  that  we  should  not  be  hasty 
in  laying  on  hands,  and  admitting  any  Person  to  Govern- 
ment in  the  Church  of  Christ,  which  he  hath  purchased 
with  no  less  price  than  the  effusion  of  his  own  blood; 
before  wc  admit  you  to  this  Administration,  we  will  ex- 
amine you  in  certain  Articles,  to  the  end  that  the  Congre- 
gation present  may  have  a  trial,  and  bear  witness,  how 
you  are  minded  to  behave  yourself  in  the  Chu^  ch  of  God. 

A    RE  you  persuaded,  that  you  are  trul)  called  to  this 
jL^..  Ministration,  according  to  the  will  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  the  Order  of  this  Church? 
Answer.    1  am  so  persuaded. 

The  Presiding  Bis} top. 

ARE  you  persuaded  that  the  holy  Scriptures  contain 
all  doctrine  required  as  necessary  for  eternal  salva- 
tion through  faith  in  Jesus  Christ?  And  are  you  deter- 
mined, out  of  the  same  holy  Scriptures,  to  instruct  the 
people  committed  to  your  charge,  and  to  teach  or  maintain 
nothing,  as  necessary  to  eternal  salvation,  but  that  which 
you  shall  be  persuaded,  maybe  concluded  and  proved  by 
the  same? 

Answer.    I  am  so  persuaded,  and  determined  by  God's 
grace. 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  then  faithfully  exercise  yourself  in  the 
holy  Scriptures,  and  call  upon  God  by  prayer  for 
the  true  understanding  of  the  same;  so  that  you  may  be 
able  by  them  to  teach  and  exhort  with  wholesome  doctrine, 
and  to  withstand  and  convince  the  gainsayers? 
Answer.  I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of  God. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

ARE  you  ready,  with  all  faithful  diligence,  to  banish 
and  drive  away  from  the  Church   all  erroneous  and 
strange  doctrine  contrary  to  God's  Word;  and  both  privately 
and  openly  to  call  upon  and  encourage  others  to  the  same  ? 
Answer,  1  am  ready,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  deny  all  ungodliness  and  worldly  lusts 
and  live  soberly,  righteously,  and  godly  in  this  pre- 
sent world ;  that  you  may  show  yourself  in  all  things  an 
example   of  good  works  unto  others,  that  the  adversary 
may  be  ashamed,  having  nothing  to  say  against  you? 
Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  maintain  and  set  forward,  as  much  as 
shall  lie  in  you,  quietness,  love,  and  peace  among 
all  men;  and  diligently  exercise  such  discipline,  as  by 
the  authority  of  God's  Word,  9,nd  by  the  order  of  this 
Church,  is  committed  to  you? 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of  God. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  faithful  in  ordaining,  sending,  or  lay- 
ing hands  upon  others? 
Answer.  I  will  so  be,  by  the  help  of  God. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  show  yourself  gentle,  and  be  merciful  for 
Christ's  sake  to  poor  and  needy  people,  and  to  all 
strangers  destitute  of  help  ? 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

Ansiver.  I  will  so  show  myself,  by  God's  help. 

^  Then  the  Presiding  Bishops  standing  up,  shall  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hath 
given  you  a  good  will  to  do  all  these  things,  grant 
also  unto  you  strength  and  power  to  perform  the  same ; 
that  he  accomplishing  in  you  the  good  work  which  he 
hath  begun,  you  may  be  found  perfect  and  irreprehen- 
sible  at  the  latter  day,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  Bishop  elect  put  on  the  rest  of  the  Episcopal 
Habit;  and,  kneeling  down,  Veni,  Creator  Spiritus,  shall 
be  sung  or  said  over  Iiifn,  the  Presiding  Bishop  begi?i?iifig, 
and  the  Bishops,  zvith  others  that  are  present,  aiiswering  by 
Verses,  as  Jolloiceth : 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  ijoith  celestial Jire: 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart: 
Thy  blessed  Unction  from  above, 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love : 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight: 
Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
JVith  the  abundance  of  thy  grace: 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home; 
Where  thoii  art  Guide,  no  ill  can  cotne. 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  of  both  to  be  but  One : 
That  through  the  ages  all  along, 
I'his  may  be  our  endless  song ;  '     ^ 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

Tf  Or  this : 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
Proceeding  from  above. 
Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

The  God  of  peace  and  love; 
Visit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts  ,  . 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

Thy  heav'nly  grace  inspire ; 
That  truth  and  godliness  we  may 

Pursue  with  full  desire. 
Thou  art  the  very  Comforter 

In  grief  and  all  distress; 
The  heav'nly  Gift  of  God  most  High; 

No  tongue  can  it  express; 
The  fountain  and  the  living  spring 

Of  joy  celestial; 
The  fire  so  bright,  the  love  so  sweet, 

The  Unction  spiritual. 
Thou  in  thy  gifts  art  manifold, 

By  them  Christ's  Church  doth  stand : 
In  faithful  hearts  thou  wrifst  thy  lazOy 

The  finger  ofGod^s  hand. 
According  to  thy  promise,  Lord, 

Thou  givest  speech  with  grace ; 
That,  through  thy  help,  God's  praises  may 

Resound  in  ev'ry  place. 
O  Holy  Ghost,  into  our  minds 

Send  down  thy  heav'nly  light ; 
Kindle  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal. 

To  serve  God  day  and  night. 
Our  weakness  strengthen  and  confirm, 

For  Lord,  thou  know'st  us  frail ; 
That  neither  devil,  world,  nor fiesh. 

Against  us  may  prevail. 
Put  back  our  enemies  far  from  us. 

And  help  us  to  obtain 
Peace  in  our  hearts  with  God  and  man, 

The  best,    the  truest  gain ; 
And  grant  that  thou  being,  O  Lord, 

Our  leader  and  our  guide, 
Tf^e  may  escape  the  s?iarcs  of  sin, 

And  never  from  thee  slide. 
Such  measures  of  thy  pow'rful  grace 

Grant,  Lord,  to  us,  we  pray; 
That  thou  may'st  be  our  Comforter 

At  the  last  dreadful  day. 
Of  strife  and  of  dissension 

Dissolve,  O  Lord,  the  bands, 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

And  knit  the  knots  of  peace  and  love 

Throughout  all  Christian  lands. 
Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 

The  Father  of  all  might, 
That  we  of  his  belovod  Son, 

May  gain  the  blissful  sight  ; 
^i- And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 

Ever  acknowledge  thee. 
The  Spirit  of  Father,  ayid  of  Son, 

One  God  in  Persons  Three, 
To  God  the  Father  laud  and  praise, 

And  to  his  blessed  Son, 
And  to  the  Holy  Spirit  of  Grace, 

Co-equal  Three  in  One, 
And  pray  we,  that  our  only  Lord 

Would  please  his  Spirit  to  send 
On  all  that  shall  profess  his  Name, 

From  hence  to  the  ivorld's  end.     Amen. 

^  That  ended,  the  Tresiding  Bishop  shall  say. 

Lord,  hear  our  prayer ; 
Ans,  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Presiding  Bishop.   Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God  and  most  merciful  Father,  who  of 
thine  infinite  goodness  hast  given  thine  only  and 
dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  to  be  our  Redeemer,  and 
the  Author  of  everlasting  life ;  who,  after  that  he  had 
made  perfect  our  redemption  by  his  death  and  was  as- 
cended into  heaven,  poured  down  his  gifts  abundantly 
upon  men,  making  some  Apostles,  some  Prophets,  some 
Evangelists,  some  Pastors  and  Doctors,  to  the  edifying 
and  making  perfect  his  Church;  grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
to  this  thy  Servant  such  grace,  that  he  may  evermore  be 
ready  to  spread  abroad  thy  Gospel,  the  glad  tidings  of 
reconciliation  with  thee;  and  use  the  Authority  given 
him,  not  to  destruction,  but  to  salvation  ;  not  to  hurt,  but 
to  help :  so  that  as  a  wise  and  faithful  servant,  giving  to 
thy  Family  their  portion  in  due  season,  he  may  at  last  be 
received  into  everlasting  joy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and 
reigneth,  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen, 


THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 

^  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  and  Bishops  present^  shall 
lay  their  Hands  upon  the  Head  of  the  elected  Bishop 
kneeling  before  theniy  the  Presiding  Bishop  sayings 

RECEIVE  the  Holy  Ghost,  for  the  Office  and  Work 
of  a  Bishop  in  the  Church  of  God,  now  committed 
unto  thee  by  the  imposition  of  our  Hands :  In  the  Name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen.  And  remember  that  thou  stir  up  the  grace  of  God, 
which  is  given  thee  by  this  imposition  of  our  Hands: 
For  God  hath  not  given  us  the  Spirit  of  fear;  but  of 
power,  and  love,  and  soberness. 

^  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  deliver  him  the  Bible, 

saying  y 

GIVE  heed  unto  Reading,  Exhortation,  and  Doctrine; 
think  upon  the  things  contained  in  this  Book ;  be 
diligent  in  them,  that  the  increase  coming  thereby  may  be 
manifest  unto  all  men;  for  by  so  doing  thou  shalt  both 
save  thyself  and  them  that  hear  thee.  Be  to  the  Flock  of 
Christ  a  shepherd,  not  a  wolf;  feed  them,  devour  them 
not:  Hold  up  the  weak,  heal  the  sick,  bind  up  the  broken, 
bring  again  the  outcasts,  seek  the  lost.  Be  so  merciful, 
that  you  be  not  too  remiss ;  so  minister  discipline,  that 
you  forget  not  mercy;  that  when  the  Chief  Shepherd  shall 
appear,  you  may  receive  the  never-fading  crown  of  glorj^, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

^  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  proceed  in  tJie  Commu- 
nion-Service; with  whom  the  neio  consecrated  Bishop, 
with  others^  shall  also  communicate, 

^  And  for  the  last  Collect,  immediately  before  the  BeJiediction, 
shall  be  said  this  Prayer: 

MOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  thee  to  send 
down  upon  this  thy  Servant  thy  heavenly  bless- 
ing; and  so  endue  him  with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  he  preach- 
ing thy  word,  may  not  only  be  earnest  to  reprove,  be- 
seech, and  rebuke  with  all  patience  and  doctrine;  but  also 
may  be  to  such  as  believe  a  wholesome  example  in  word, 
'in  conversation,  in  love,  in  faith,  in  chastity,  and  in  pu- 
rity ;  that  faithfully  fulfilling^  his  course,  at  the  latter  day 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

he  may  receive  the  crown  of  righteousness  laid  up  by  the 
Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  who  Uveth  and  reigneth  one 
God  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without 
end.  Amen, 

THE  Peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord :  And  the 
Ble  ssing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  th  e  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always.    Amen. 

THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

OGOD,  the  Father  of  heaven;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

O  God,  the  Father  of  heaven ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miser' 
able  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world;  have  mTrcy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and 
the  Son;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  ajid 
the  Son;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  siimers. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons, 
and  one  God ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  hobj,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons,  and 
one  God;  have   mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not.  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  the  offences  of 
our  forefathers;  neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins: 
Spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people  whom  thou  hast 
redeemed  with  thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be  not  angiy 
with  us  for  ever ; 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin;  from  the  crafts 
and  assaults  of  the  devil ;  from  thy  wrath,  and  from  ever- 
lasting damnation. 

Good  Lord,   deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from  pride,  vain-glory,  and 
hypocrisy;  from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  un- 
charitableness, 

Good  Lordy  deliver  us. 


THE    LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections ;  and  from  ali 
the  deceits  of  the  world,  the  flesh,   and  the  devil, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  lightning  and  tempest ;  from  plague,  pestilence, 
and  famine;  from  battle,  and  murder,  and  from  sudden 
death, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebellion;  from 
all  false  doctrine,  heresy,  and  schism;  from  hardness  of 
heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  Word  and  Commandment, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarnation;  by  thy  holy 
Nativity  and  Circumcision;  by  thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and 
Temptation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  thine  Agony  and  bloody  Sweat;  by  thy  Cross  and 
Passion;  by  thy  precious  Death  and  Burial;  by  thy  glo- 
rious Resurrection  and  Ascension ;  and  by  the  coming  of 
the  Holy  Ghost, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  2is. 
In  all  time  of  our  tribulation;  in  all  time  of  our  pros^ 
perity;  in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgment, 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God ; 
and  that  it  may  please  thee  to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy 
Church  Universal  in  the  right  way ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  preserve  all  Chris- 
tian Rulers  and  Magistrates  ;  giving  them  grace  to  execute 
justice,  and  to  maintain  truth ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  Bishops, 
Priests,  and  Deacons,  with  true  knowledge  and  under- 
standing of  thy  Word ;  and  that  both  by  their  preaching 
and  living  they  may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accord- 
ingly ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  these  thy  Servants,  now 
to  be  admitted  to  the  Order  of  Deacons  [or  Friest:>Ji  and 
to  pour  thy  grace  upon  them ;  that  they  may  duly  execute 

SO 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

their  Office,  to  the  edifying  of  thy  Church,  and  the  glory 
of  thy  holy  Name ; 

IVe  beseech  thee  to  Jiear  7is,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  thy  people; 
"^"^  I "  We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  Nations  unity,  peace, 
and  concord; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an  heart  to  love  and 
fear  thee,    and   diligendy  to    live  after    thy    command- 
ments ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy  people  increase 
of  grace,  to  hear  meekly  thy  Word,  and  to  receive  it  with 
pure  aifection,  and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit; 
IFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the  way  of  truth, 
all  such  as  have  erred  and  are  deceived ; 

ire  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it   may  please  thee  to   strengthen    such  as   do 
stand,  and  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted,  and  to 
raise  up  those  who  fail,  and  finally  to  beat  down  Satan 
under  our  feet; 

^Ve  beseech  thee  to  Jtear  us,  good  L^ord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour,  help,  and  comfort, 
all  who  are  in  danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve  all  who  travel  by 
land  or  by  water,  all  women  in  the  perils  of  childbirth,  all 
sick  persons,  and  young  children,   and  to  show  thy  pity 
upon  all  prisoners  and  captives; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend  and  provide  for  the 
fatherless  children,  and  widows,  and  all  who  are  desolate 
and  oppressed ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men  ; 

]fe  bestech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our  enemies,  perse- 
cutors, and  slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts ;      f  \ 
Wc  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord,  'a**'  V-/ 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

Y  That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  preserve  to  our  use 
the  kindly  fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may 
enjoy  them ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  heu?-  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  repentance ;  to 
forgive  us  all  our  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances;  and 
to  endue  us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  amend 
our  lives  according  to  thy  holy  Word ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
-ASon  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

So?i  of  God,  ive  beseech  thee  to  hear  lis. 

O  I-amb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

sli  O  Lamb  of  God,:  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

The  Bishop  may,  at  his  discretion,  omit  all  tliat  follows,  to 
the  Prayer,  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  Kc. 

O  Christ,  hear  us, 

O  Christy  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us» 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  Iiave  mercy  upon  us. 

5[  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  and  the  People  with   him,  say  the 

Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven :  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion; but  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Bishop.    O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according   to   our 
sins ; 

Answer.    Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 
''^-Bishop.     Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  merciful  Father,  who  despiscst  not  the  sigh- 
ing of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

sorrowful ;  mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we  make 
before  thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities,  whensoever 
they  oppress  us;  and  graciously  hear  us,  that  those  evils 
which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh^ 
agamst  us,  may,  by  thy  good  providence,  be  brought  to 
nought;  that  we  thy  servants,  being  hurt  by  no  persecu- 
tions, may  evermore  give  thanks  unto  thee  in  thy  holy 
Church,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

O  Lordf  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thy  Name's  sake. 

OGOD,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and  our  fa- 
thers  have  declared  unto  us,   the  noble  works  that 
thou  didst  in  their  days,  and  in  the  old  time  before  them. 

O  Lord,  arise,   help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thine  Jionour. 

Glory  be   to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  > 
Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  zvas  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  affiictioiis. 

With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our  hearts, 

mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  people. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 

O  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever,  vouchsafe  to  hear  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciousbj  hear  us,  O  Christ ;_  graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord  - 
Christ. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed  upon  us  ;  if 

As  zire  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Bishop.    Let  us  pray. 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  our  infirmities ;  and,  for  the  glory  of 
thy  Name,  turn  from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most 
justly  have  deserved;  and  grant  that,  in  all  our  troubles, 
we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy, 
and  evermore  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of  liv- 
ing, to  thy  honour  and  glory,  through  our  only  Mediator*- 
and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

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FOR  THE 


ADMINISTRATION  OF  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER^s 


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f|olp  CommumoH. 


O 


OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
li^ciixli,  as  it  is  in  Heaven:  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 
But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and 
the  Power,  and  the  Glory,  For  ever  and  ever.     Amen, 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all 
desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid; 
cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration  of 
thy  Holy  Spirit ;  that  we  may  perfectly  love  thee,  and 
worthily  magnify  thy  holy  Name,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  turning  to  the  People,  rehearse  dis^ 
tinctli/  the  Ten  Commandments ;  and  the  People  still  kneel- 
ing, shall,  after  every  Commandment,  ask  God  mercy  for 
their  transgressions  jor  the  time  past,  and  grace  to  keep  the 
Law  for  the  time  to  come,  asfolloweth. 

Bishop. 

GOD  spake  these  words,  and  said,  I  am  the  Lord  thy 
God :  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  Gods  but  me. 
People.    Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,    and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven 
image,  nor  the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven 
above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water  under  the 
earth.     Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them  nor   worship 


THE  COMMUNION. 

them :  For  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God ;  and 
visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me;  and 
show  mercy  unto  thousands  in  them  that  love  me,  and 
keep  my  commandments. 

People,  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy 
God  in  vain:  For  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that 
taketh  his  Name  in  vain.  *Tr^ 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  oxir 
hearts  to  keep  this  law.  ^ 

Bishop.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath- 
day.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  that  thou 
hast  to  do;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord 
thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of  work;  thou, 
and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  and  thy 
maid-servant,  thy  cattle,  and  the  stranger  that  is  within 
thy  gates.  For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  se- 
venth day;  Wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day, 
and  hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother ;  that  thy 
days  may  be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee. 

Pcfple.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.    Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.    Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery.  id  /*1 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.    Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbour.  'sdw 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house, 
thou  shah  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  servant, 
nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that 
is  his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these 
thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee. 

^  The?i  the  Bishop  may  say, 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith: 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind : 
This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  And  the 
second  is  like  unto  it ;  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as 
thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  law 
and  the  prophets. 

^  Let  us  pray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouch- 
safe, we  beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern, 
both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy  laws,  and 
in  the  works  of  thy  commandments;  that,  through  thy 
most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be 
preserved  in  body  and  soul,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

^  Then  shall  be  read  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and.  Gospel,  as  they 

are  appointed. 
^  Then  shall  be  read  the  Apostles'  or  Nicejie  Creed;  unless 
.  one  of  them  have  been  read  immediately  before,  in  the  Mom- 
ing  Service. 

%  Then  shall  the  Bishop  begin  the  Offertory,  saying  one  or  more 
of  these  sentences  follozcmg,  as  he  tliinketh  most  convenient. 

LET  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may 
see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father  which 
is  in  heaven.     St.  Matth.  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where 
moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break 
through  and  steal:  But  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in 
heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and 
where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal.  St.  Matth, 
vL  la,  20. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you,  even 
so  do  to  them :  For  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets.  St. 
Matth.Yii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  heaven ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of 
nay  Father  which  is  In  heaven.    St.  Matth.  vii.  2 1 . 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and  said  unto  the  Lord,  Behold, 
Lord,  the  half  of  my  goods  I  give  to  the  poor;  and  if  I 
have  done  any  wrong  to  any  man,  I  restore  fourfold.  St, 
JLuke,  xix.  8. 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any  time  at  his  own  cost  ?  Who 
planteth  a  vineyard  andeateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof?  or 
who  feedeth  a  flock,  and  eateth  not  of  the  milk  of  the 
flock?   1  Cor.  ix.  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual  things,  is  it  a  great 
matter  if  we  shall  reap  your  worldly  things  ?   I  Cor.  ix.  1 1. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they  who  minister  about  holy 
things,  live  of  the  sacrifice  ;  and  they  who  wait  at  the  altar, 
are  partakers  with  the  altar?  Even  so  hath  the  Lord  also 
ordained,  that  tliey  who  preach  the  Gospel,  should  live  of 
the  Gospel.   1  Cor.  ix.  13,  14. 

He  that  soweth  little,  shall  reap  little  ;  and  he  that  sow- 
eth  plenteously,  shall  reap  plenteously.  Let  every  man 
do  according  as  he  is  disposed  in  his  heart,  not  grudg- 
ingly, or  of  necessity ;  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver. 
2  Cor.  ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word  minister  unto  him 
that  teacheth,  in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived,  God  is 
not  mocked:  For  whatsoever  a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he 
reap.     Gal.  vi.  6,  7. 

While  we  have  time,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men:  and 
especially  unto  them  that  are  of  the  household  of  faith. 
Gal.  VI.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a  man  be  content  with  that 
he  hath:  For  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  neither 
may  we  carry  any  thing  out.     1  Tim.  vi.  6,  7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they  be 
ready  to  give,  and  glad  to  distribute;  laying  up  in  store 
for  themselves  a  good  foundation  against  the  time  to  come, 
that  they  may  attain  eternal  life.   1  Tim.  vi.  17,  18,  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will  forget  your  works, 


THE  COMMUNION. 

and  labour  that  proceedeth  of  love ;  which  love  ye  have 

showed  for  his  name's  sake,  who  have  ministered  unto  the 

saints,  and  yet  do  minister.    Htb.  vi.  10. 

To  do  good  and  to  distribute,  forget  not ;  for  with  such 

sacrifices  God  is  well  pleased.  Heb.  xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath   this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother 

have  need,  and  shuttethup  his  compassion  from  him,  how 

dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him?   1  St.  yohti,  iii.  17. 
Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never  turn  thy  face  from 

any  poor  man;    and  then  the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not 

be  turned  away  from  thee.  Tob.  iv.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If  thou  hast  much,   give 

plenteously;  if  thou  bust  little,  do  thy  diligence  gladly  to 

give  of  that  little  :    For  so  gatherest  thou  thyself  a  good 

reward  in  the  day  of  necessity.   Tob.  iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  lendeth  unto  the  Lord: 

And  look,  what  he  layeth  out,  it  shall  be  paid  him  again. 

Prov.  xix.  17. 

Blessed   be  the  man  that  provideth  for   the   sick  and 

needy :  The  Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

Psal.  xli.  1. 

^  Whilst  these  Sentences  are  in  reading,  the  Deacons,  Church- 
wardens,  or  other  Jit  Persons  appointed  for  tiiat  purpose, 
shall  receive  the  Alms  for  the  Poor,  and  other  Devotions  of 
the  People,  in  a  decent  Bason  to  be  provided  by  the  Parish 
for  that  purpose;  and  reverently  bring  it  to  the  Bishop,  who 
shall  humbly  present  and  place  it  upon  the  holy  Table. 

^  And  the  Bishop  shall  then  place  upon  the  Table  so  much 
Bread  and  Wine  as  he  shall  think  sufficient;  after  whicli,  he 
shall  say. 

Let  us  pray  for   the  whole  state   of  Christ's  Church 
Militant. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who,  by  thy  holy 
Apostle,  hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers  and  sup- 
plications,  and  to  give  thanks,  for  all  men :  We  h\imbly 
beseech  thee  most  mercifully  [*  to  accept  our  *  i/  there  he  nf, 
alms  and  oblations,  and']  to  receive  these  our  tusZiilH^llo^:, 
prayers,  which  we  offer  unto  thy  Divine  Ma-  *«  accept  o...- aims 

i        •'  J  and  oblations,  and, 

jesty;  beseechmg  thee  to  inspire  continually   i^^c/v«'«w. 
the  Universal  Church  with  the  spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and 


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concord;  and  grant  that  all  those  who  do  confess  thy 
holy  Name  may  agree  in  the  truth  of  thy  holy  word,  and 
live  in  unity  and  godly  love.  We  beseech  thee  also,  so  to 
direct  and  dispose  the  hearts  of  all  Christian  Rulers,  that 
they  may  truly  and  impartially  administer  justice,  to  the 
punishment  of  wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  the  mainte- 
nance of  thy  true  religion  and  virtue.  Give  grace,  O  hea- 
venly Father,  to  all  Bishops  and  other  Ministers ;  that 
they  may,  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  thy 
true  and  lively  Word,  and  rightly  and  duly  administer  thy 
holy  Sacraments.  And  to  all  thy  People  give  thy  heaven- 
ly grace;  and  especially  to  this  Congregation  here  pre- 
sent ;  that  with  meek  heart,  and  due  reverence,  they  may 
hear  and  receive  thy  holy  Word ;  truly  serving  thee  in  ho- 
liness and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  their  life.  And  we 
most  humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy  goodness,  O  Lord,  to 
comfort  and  succour  all  those  who,  in  this  transitory  life, 
are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness,  or  any  other  ad- 
versity. And  we  also  bless  thy  holy  Name,  for  all  thy 
Servants jdeparte J  this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear;  beseech- 
ing thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow  their  good  examples, 
that  with  them  we  may  be  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  king- 
dom: Grant  this,  O  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our 
only  Mediator  and  Advocate.  Amen. 

^  The  Bishop  shall  then  say  this  Exhortation. 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye  who  mind  to  come 
to  the  holy  Communion  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of 
our  Saviour  Christ,  must  consider  how  Saint  Paul  exhort- 
eth  all  persons  diligently  to  try  and  examine  themselves, 
before  they  presume  to  eat  of  that  Bread,  and  drink  of 
that  Cup.  For  as  the  benefit  is  great,  if  with  a  true  peni- 
tent heart  and  lively  faith  we  receive  that  holy  Sacrament; 
so  is  the  danger  great,  if  we  receive  the  same  unworthily. 
Judge  therefore  yourselves,  brethren,  that  ye  be  not  judged 
of  the  Lord;  repent  ye  truly  for  your  sins  past;  have  a 
lively  and  stcdfast  faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour ;  amend 
your  lives,  and  be  in  perfect  charity  with  all  men ;  so  shall 
ye  be  meet  partakers  of  those  holy  Mysteries.  And,  above 
all  things  y^  must  give  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks 
to  God,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and,  the  Holy  Ghost,  for  the 


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redemption  of  the  world  by  the  death  and  passion  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,    both  God  and    man;    who  did  humble 
himself,  even  to  the  death  upon  the  cross,  for  us  miserable 
sinners,  who  lay  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death; 
'that  he  might  make  us  the  children  of  God,  and  exalt  us 
to  everlasting  life.     And  to  the  end  that  we  should  always 
remember  the  exceeding  great  love  of  our  Master  and  only 
Saviour  Jesus   Christ,  thus  dying  for  us,   and  the  innu- 
merable  benefits  which  by  his  precious  blood- shedding  he 
hath  obtained  for  us,  he  hath  instituted  and  ordained  holy 
Mysteries,  as  pledges  of  his  love,  and  for  a  continual  re- 
membrance of  his  death,   to  our  great  and  endless  com- 
fort.    To  him  therefore,  with  the  Father,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  let  us  give,    as  we  are  most  bounden,  continual 
thanks;    submitting  ourselves  wholly  to  his  ho^y  will  and 
pleasure,  and  studying  to  serve  him  in  true  holiness  and 
righteousness,  all  the  days  of  our  life.  Ame?i. 

T  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say  to  those  who  come  to  receive 

the  Communioji^ 

YE  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent  you  of  your 
sins,  and  are  in  love  and  charity  with  your  neigh- 
bours, and  intend  to  lead  a  new  life,  following  the  com- 
mandments of  God,  and  walking  from  henceforth  in  his 
holy  ways;  draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  Sa- 
crament to  your  comfort ;  and  make  your  humble  con- 
fession  to  Almighty  God,    devoutly  kneeling. 

1  Then  shall  this  general  Covfession  be  made  by  the  Bishop 
and  all  those  who  are  mijided  to  receive  the  holy  Commu- 
nion^ humbly  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Maker  of  all  things.  Judge  of  all  men ;  we  acknow- 
ledge  and  bewail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness,  which 
wetromtime  to  ume  most  grievously  have  committed,  by 
thought,  word,  and  deed,  against  thy  Divine  Majesty ; 
provoking  most  justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation  against 
us.  We  do  earnestly  repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for 
these  our  misdoings:  The  remembrance  of  them  is  griev- 
ous unto  us;  the  burthen  of  them  is  intolerable.  Have 
mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful  Fa- 
ther:  For  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  forgive 


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us  all  that  is  past :  And  grant  that  we  may  ever  hereafter 
serve  and  please  thee  in  newness  of  life,  to  the  honour 
and  glory  of  thy  Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

^   Then  shall  the  Bishop  stand  itp,   and,  turning  to  the 

People,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who,  of 
his  great  mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to 
all  those  who  with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith  turn 
unto  him,  have  mercy  upon  you ;  pardon  and  deliver  you 
from  all  your  sins  ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  good- 
ness; and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour  Christ  saith 
unto  all  who  truly  turn  to  him. 

COME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  travel  and  are  heavy  la- 
den, and  I  will  refresh  you.     St.  Matth.  xi.  28. 

So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only  begotten 
Son,  to  the  end  that  all  that  believe  in  him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.     St.  John,  iii.  16. 

Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saidi. 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  men  to  be  re- 
ceived, that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sin- 
ners.   1  Tim.  I.  15. 

Hear  also  what  St.  John  saith. 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father, 
Jesus  Christ  the  righteous;  and  he  is  the  propitiation  for 
our  sins.    1  iS^  John,   ii.  1,  2. 

^  After  which  the  Bishop  shall  proceed,  sayings 

Lift  up  your  liearts. 

Answer.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

Bishop.     Let  us  give   thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 

Ansxuer.     It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

•f  Then  shall  the  Bishop  turn  to  the  Lord't  Table,  and  say  ^ 

IT  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty,  that  we 
should  at   all  times,  and  in  all  places,   give  thanks 


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Tinto  thee,  O  Lord,  [*  Holy  Father^']  Almighty  Everlast* 
ing  God : 

*  These  words  Holy  Father  must  be  omitted  on  Trinity  Sunday. 

^  Here  shall  follow  the  proper  Preface,  according  to  the 
time,  if  there  be  any  specially  appointed;  or  else  imme- 
diatdy  shall  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Bishop  and  People^ 

THEREFORE  with  Angels  and  Arch-angels,  and  with 
all  the  Company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify 
thy  glorious  Name;  evermore  praising  thee,  and  saying, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  God  of  Hosts ;  heaven  and  earth 
are  full  of  thy  glory :  Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  Most 
High.     Amen. 

•If  PROPER  PREFACES. 

^  Upon   Christmas  Day,   and  seven  days  after, 

BECAUSE  thou  didst  give  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son, 
to  be  born  as  at  this  time  for  us  ;  who,  by  the  ope- 
ration of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was  made  very  man,  of  the  sub- 
stance of  the  Virgin  Mary  his  mother;  and  that  without 
spot  of  sin,  to  make  us  clean  from  all  sin :  Therefore  with 
Angels,  &c, 

^  Upon  Easter  Day,  and  seven  Days  after, 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  thee  for  the  glo- 
rious resurrection  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 
For  he  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was  offered  for 
us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the  world;  who  by  his 
death  hath  destroyed  death,  and,  by  his  rising  to  life  again, 
hath  restored  to  us  everlasting  life:  Therefore  with  An- 
gels, Kc. 

^  Upon  Asceiision  Day,  and  seven  days  after, 

THROUGH  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord;  who,  after  his  most  glorious  resurrection, 
manifestly  appeared  to  all  his  Apostles,  and  in  their  sight 
ascended  up  into  heaven,  to  prepare  a  place  for  us ;  that 
where  he  is,  thither  we  might  also  ascend,  and  reign  with 
jhim  in  glory :  Therefore  with  Angels,  ^c. 


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^  Upon  ir/iitsimday,  a?id  six  Days  after. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  according  to  whose 
most  true  promise,  the  Holy  Ghost  came  down  as  at 
this  time  from  heaven,  with  a  sudden  great  sound,  as  it 
had  been  a  mighty  wind,  in  the  hkeness  of  fiery  tongues, 
lighting  upon  the  Apostles,  to  teach  them,  and  to  lead  them 
to  all  truth;  giving  them  both  the  gift  of  divers  languages, 
and  also  boldness  with  fervent  zeal,  constantly  to  preach 
the  Gospel  unto  all  nations ;  whereby  we  have,  been  brought 
out  of  darkness  and  error,  into  the  clear  light  and  true 
knowledge  of  thee,  and  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ:  There- 
fore with  Angels,  i^c. 

T  Upon  theFtast  of  Trinity  only^  may  he  said, 

WHO  art  one  God,  one  Lord ;  not  one  only  Person, 
but  three  Persons  in  one  Substance:  For  that 
which  we  believe  of  the  glory  of  the  Father,  the  saYne  we 
believe  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  without  any 
difference  or  inequality :  Therefore  with  Angels,  8Cc. 

^  Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  words  Holy  Father  bei?ig 
retained  in  the  introductory  Address, 

FOR  the  precious  death  and  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  and  for  the  sending  to  us  of  t'.ie 
Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter ;  who  are  One  with  thee  in  thy 
eternal  Godhead:  Therefore  with  Angels,  &c. 

^  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  kneeling  down  at  (he  Lord's  Table^ 
say,  in  the  name  of  all  those  who  shall  receive  the  CommU' 
v'on,  this  Prayer  following  : 

WR  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy  Table,  O 
merciful  Lord,  trusting  in  our  own  righteousness, 
but  in  thy  manifold  and  great  mercies.  We  are  not  wor- 
thy so  much  as  to  gather  up  the  crumbs  under  thy  Table. 
But  thou  art  the  same  Lord,  whose  property  is  al\^ays 
to  have  mercy:  Grant  us  therefore,  gracious  f^ord,  so  to 
eat  the  flesh  of  thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  drink 
his  blood,  that  our  sinful  bodies  may  be  made  clean  by  his 
body,  and  our  souls  washed  through  his  most  precious  blood, 
and  tliat  we  may  evermore  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  us.  Amen^ 


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^  When  the  Bishop,  statiding  before  the  Table,  hath  so  or^ 
dered  the  Bread  and  JFhie,  that  he  may  with  the  more 
readiness  and  decency  break  the  Bread  before  the  People, 
and  take  the  Cup  into  his  hands;  he  shall  say  the  Prayer 
of  Consecration,  asfolloweth: 

ALL  Glory  be  to  thee,  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  for  that  thou,  of  thy  tender  mercy,  didst 
give  thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  suifer  death  upon  the 
-  cross  for  our  redemption;  who  made  there,  by  his  one 
oblation  of  himself  once  offered,  a  full,  perfect,  and  suffi- 
cient sacrifice,  oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for  the  sins  of 
the  whole  world;  and  did  institute,  and  in  his  holy  Gospel 
command  us  to  continue  a  perpetual  memory  of  that  his 
precious  death  and  sacrifice  until  his  coming  again:  For, 
in  the  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed,  {a)  he  (a)  Here  the  b;. 
took  Bread;  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  S«  1^5f '  2' 
(b)  he  brake  it,  and  G:ave  it  to  his  disciples,   ^"«^^^  , 

•  n-    1  .     /    \%U'     •  T>     J  1   •    -L  ib)  And  here  to 

saymg,  lake,  eat,  [cj  1  his  is  my  Body,  which  break  the  Bread. 

is  given  for  you ;  Do  this  in  remembrance  of  iayts^/"fJs7pZ 

me.     Likewise,  after  supper,  (d)  he  took  the  "^^af^Z'tis/o 

Cup ;  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  '«^^  ^^^  ^^i>  "^» 
it  to  them,  saying.  Drink  ye  all  of  this ;  for 
{e)  This  is  my  Blood  of  the   New  Testa-      {€)  And  here  he 

ment,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for  many,  ^l^X^^^t 
for  the  remission  of  sins :  Do  this  as  oft  as  ye 

shall  drink  It,  in  remembrance  of  me.  necrated. 

The  Oblation.  -^"W  TpiEREFORE,  O  Lord  and  heavenly 
V  V  Father,  according  to  the  institution 
of  thy  dearly  beloved  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  wc, 
thy  humble  servants,  do  celebrate  and  make  here  before 
thy  Divine  Majesty,  with  these  thy  holy  gifts,  which  we 
now  offer  unto  thee,  the  memorial  thy  Son  hath  command- 
.-^d  us  to  make ;  having  in  remembrance  his  blessed  passion 
and  precious  death,  his  mighty  resurrection  and  glorious 
ascension;  rendering  unto  thee  most  hearty  thanks  for 
the  innumerable  benefits  procured  unto  us  by  the  same. 
The  Invocation.  Aud  wc  iTiost  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  merci- 
ful Father,  to  hear  us;  and,  of  thy  Almighty  goodness, 
vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanctify,  with  thy  Word  and  Holy 
Spirit,  these  thy  gifts  and  creatures  of  Bread  and  Wine; 


in    zi'hich    there    is 
any  Wine  to  be  con- 


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that  we,  receiving  them  according  to  thy  Son  our  Saviouf 
Jesus  Christ's  holy  institution,  in  remembrance  of  his  Death 
and  Passion,  may  be  partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Body 
and  Blood.  And  we  earnestly  desire  thy  Fatherly  good- 
ness, mercifully  to  accept  this  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant,  that 
by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  through 
faith  in  his  blood,  we,  and  all  thy  whole  Church,  may  ob- 
tain remission  of  our  sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of  his 
passion.  And  here  we  offer  and  present  unto  thee  ()  Lord, 
ourselves,  our  souls,  and  bodies,  to  be  a  reasonable,  holy, 
and  living  sacrifice  unto  thee;  humbly  beseeching  thee, 
that  we,  and  all  others  who  shall  be  partakers  of  this  holy 
Communion,  may  worthily  receive  the  most  precious  Body 
and  Blood  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  be  filled  with  thy  grace 
and  heavenly  benediction,  and  made  one  body  with  him, 
that  he  may  dwell  in  them,  and  they  in  him.  And  although 
we  are  unworthy,  through  our  manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto 
thte  any  sacrifice;  yet  we  beseech  thee  to  accept  this  our 
bounden  duty  and  service,  not  weighing  our  merits,  but 
pardoning  our  offences;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord; 
by  whom,  and  with  whom,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
all  honour  and  glory  be  unto  thee,  O  Father  Almighty, 
world  without  end.   Amtn, 

T  Htre  shall  he  sung  aHymn^  or  Part  of  a  Hymn^  from  the 
Selection  for  the  Feasts  and  Fasts,    &c. 

^  Then  shall  the  Bishop  frst  receive  the  Communion  in  both 
kinds  himself  and  proceed  to  deliver  tlie  same  to  the  Bishops, 
Priests,  and  Deacons,  in  like  manne?',  and,  after  that,  to 
the  People  also  in  order,  into  their  hands,  all  devoutly  kneel- 
ing :  And  when  he  delivereth  the  Bread,  he  shall  say, 

TPIE  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given 
for  thee,  preserve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlast- 
ing life:  Take  and  eat  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ 
died  for  thee,  and  feed  on  him  in  thy  heart  by  faith,  with 
thanksgiving. 

^  And  the  Bishop,  delivering  the  Cup,  shall  say, 

THE  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed 
for  thee,  preserve  thy  boay  and  soul  unto  cvcrlast- 


THE  COMMUNION. 

ing  life :    Drink  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ's  blood 
was  shed  for  thee,  and  be  thankful. 

^  If  the  consecrated  Bread  and  Wine  he  spent  before  all  have 
communicated,  the  Bishop  is  to  consecrate  more,  according 
to  the  form  before  prescribed  ;  beginning  at  All  Glory  be 
to  thee,  Almighty  God,  and  endiiig  with  these  words, 
partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Body  and  Blood. 

^  fFhen  all  have  communicated,  the  Bishop  shall  return  to 
the  Lord's  Table,  and  reverently  place  upon  it  what  re- 
maineth  of  the  consecrated  Elements,  covering  the  same 
with  a  fair  Linen  Cloth, 

^  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  People 
repeating  after  him  every  petition. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven :  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the 
Power,  and  the  Glory,  For  ever  and  ever.     Amen, 

^  After  which,  shall  be  said  as  follow eth. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  we  most  heartily 
thank  thee,  for  that  thou  dost  vouchsafe  to  feed  us, 
who  have  duly  received  these  holy  Mysteries,  with  the 
spiritual  food  of  the  most  precious  Body  and  Blood  of  thy 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ;  and  dost  assure  us  thereby 
of  thy  favour  and  goodness  towards  us;  and  that  we  are 
very  members  incorporate  in  the  mystical  body  of  thy 
Son,  which  is  the  blessed  company  of  all  faithful  people  ; 
and  are  also  heirs  through  hope  of  thy  everlasting  king- 
dom, by  the  merits  of  the  most  precious  death  and  pas- 
sion of  thy  dear  Son.  x\nd  we  most  humbly  beseech  thee, 
O  heavenly  Father,  so  to  assist  us  with  thy  grace,  that 
we  may  continue  in  that  holy  fellowship,  and  do  all  such 
good  works  as  thou  hast  prepared  for  us  to  walk  in,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  World  wivhput  end.  Amen, 


THE  COMMUNION. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung,  all  standiiig,  Gloria  in  Ex- 
celsis,  or  some  proper  Hymn  from  the  Selcctmi. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  in  earth  peace, 
good-will  towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we  bless 
thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks 
to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King, 
God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ;  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us :  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us : 
Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer :  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy;  thou  only  art  the  Lord;  thou 
only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  High  in 
the  glory  of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 

^  Then  the  Bishop  shall  let  them  depart  witJi  this  Blessing. 

THE  Peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord :  And 
the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  al- 
ways.   Amen. 

^  If  any  of  the  consecrated  Bread  and  TFine  remain  after 
theConnmuiion^it  shallnot  he  carried  out  of  the  Church; 
but  the  Bishop  and  other  Communicajits  shall,  immedi- 
ately after  the  Blessing,  reverently  eat  and  drink  the  same. 


THE  END  OF  THE  COMMUNION. 


THE  FORM  OF  CONSECRATION 

OF 

A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL, 

According  to  the  order  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 
in  the  Uiiited  States  of  America^  as  established  by  the  Bishops^ 
the  Clergy  of  said  Church  in  General  Convention  in  the 
month  of  September^  A.  D.  1799. 


The  Bishop  is  to  be  received  at  the  entrance  of  the  church  or 
chapel  by  the  Church-wardens  a?id  Vestrymen^  or  some 
other  Persons  appointed  for  that  purpose.  The  Bishop 
and  the  Clergy  who  are  present,  shall  go  up  the  aisle  of  the 
church  or  chapel,  to  the  communion  table,  repeating  the 
24>th  Psalm  alternately,  the  Bishop  one  verse,  and  the 
Clergy  another, 

PSALM  24. 

I./'  I  ^HE  Earth  is  the  Lord's  and  all  that  therein  is: 
X    the  compass  of  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell 
therein. 

2.  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  Seas,  and  prepared 
it  upon  the  Floods. 

3.  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord,  or  who 
shall  rise  up  in  his  Holy  place  ? 

4.  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  pure  heart ;  and 
that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  de- 
ceive his  neighbour. 

5.  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

6.  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him:  even 
of  them  that  seek  thy  face  O  Jacob. 

7.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift  up  ye 
everlasting  doors:  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

8.  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory?  It  is  the  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9.  Lift  up  your  heads  O  ye  gates;  and  be  ye  lift  up  ye 
everlasting  doors ;    and  the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

10.  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?  even  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 
he  is  the  King  of  Glory. 

The  Bishop  shall  go  within  the  rails  with  such  of  the  Clergy 
as  can  be  there  accommodated.  The  Bishop  sitting  in  his 
chair.,  sltall  have  the  instruments  of  donation  and  endow- 
ment^ if  there  be  any  presented  to  him^  and  tJten  standing 
upi  and  turning  to  the  congregation  shall  say., 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord ;  forasmuch  as  devout 
and  holy  men,  as  well  under  the  law  as  under  the 
gospel,  moved  either  by  the  express  command  of  God,  or 
by  the  secret  inspiration  of  the  blessed  Spirit,  and  acting 
agreeably  to  their  own  reason  and  sense  of  the  natural  de- 
cency of  things,  have  erected  houses  for  the  public  wor- 
ship of  God,  and  separated  them  from  all  unhallowed, 
worldly  and  common  uses,  in  order  to  fill  men's  minds 
with  greater  reverence  for  his  Glorious  Majesty,  and  affect 
their  hearts  with  more  devotion  and  humility  in  his  ser- 
vice ;  which  pious  works  have  been  approved  of  and  gra- 
ciously accepted  by  our  heavenly  Father:  Let  us  not  doubt 
but  that  he  will  also  favourably  approve  our  godly  purpose 
of  setting  apart  this  place  in  solemn  manner,  for  the  per- 
formance of  the  several  offices  of  religious  worship,  and 
let  us  faithfully  and  devoutly  beg  his  blessing  on  this  our 
undertaking. 

Then  the  Bishop  kneeling  shall  say  the  following  prayer. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  mighty  in  power  and  of  Majesty 
incomprehensible,  whom  the  heaven  of  heavens  can- 
not contain,  much  less  the  walls  of  temples  made  with 
hands ;  and  who  yet  hast  been  graciously  pleased  to  promise 
thy  especial  presence,  where  ever  two  or  three  of  thy  faith- 
ful servants  shall  assemble  in  thy  name  to  off'cr  up  their 
praises  and  supplications  unto  thee;  vouchsafe,  O  Lord, 
to  be  present  with  us,  who  are  here  gathered  together, 
with  all  humility  and  readiness  of  heart,  to  consecrate 
this  place  to  the  honour  of  thy  great  name;  separating  it 
henceforth  from  all  unhallowed,  ordinary  and  common 
uses,  and  dedicating  it  to  thy  service,  for  reading  thy 
holy  word,  for  celebrating  thy  holy  sacraments,  for  offer- 
ing to  thy  glorious  majesty  the  sacrifices  of  prayer  and 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

thanksgiving,  for  blessing  thy  people  in  thy  name,  and 
for  the  performance  of  all  other  holy  offices :  accept,  O  Lord, 
this  service  at  our  hands,  and  bless  it  w^ith  such  success 
as  may  tend  most  to  thy  Glory,  and  the  furtherance  of 
our  happiness  both  temporal  and  spiritual,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen, 

After  this  the  Bishop  shall  stand  up,  and  turning  his  face 
towards  the  Congregation,  shall  say  : 

REGARD,  O  Lord,  the  supplications  of  thy  servants 
and  grant  that  whosoever  shall  be  dedicated  to  thee 
in  this  house  by  Baptism,  may  be  sanctified  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  delivered  from  thy  wrath  and  eternal  death,  and 
received  as  a  living  member  of  Christ's  Church,  and  may 
ever  remain  in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  children.    Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  they  who  at  this  place  shall  in 
their  own  persons  renew  the  promises  and  vows  which 
they  made,  or  which  were  made  for  them  by  their  sure- 
ties at  their  Baptism,  and  thereupon  shall  be  confirmed 
by  the  Bishop,  may  receive  such  a  measure  of  thy  holy 
spirit,  that  they  may  be  enabled  faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same, 
and  grow  in  grace  unto  their  lives  end.     Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  receive  in  this 
place  the  blessed  sacrament  of  the  body  and  blood  of 
Christ,  may  come  to  that  holy  ordinance  with  faith,  charity, 
and  true  repentance ;  and  being  filled  with  thy  grace  and 
heavenly  benediction,  may  to  their  great  and  endless  com- 
fort, obtain  remission  of  their  sins,  and  all  other  benefits 
of  his  passion.     Amen, 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  by  thy  holy  word  which  shall  be 
read  and  preached  in  this  place,  and  by  thy  holy  spirit 
grafting  it  inwardly  in  the  heart,  the  hearers  thereof  may 
both  perceive  and  know  what  things  they  ought  to  do, 
and  may  have  power  and  strength  to  fulfil  the  same.  Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  be  joined  together 
in  this  place  in  the  holy  estate  of  matrimony,  may  faith- 
fully perform  and  keep  the  vow  and  covenant  between 
them  made,  and  may  remain  in  perfect  love  together  unto 
their  lives'  end.  Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  blessed  Lord,  that  whosoever 
shall  draw  near  to  thee  in  this  place,  to  give  thee  thanks 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

for  the  benefits  which  they  have  received  at  thy  hands,  to 
set  forth  thy  most  worthy  praise,  to  confess  their  sins  unto 
thee,  and  to  ask  such  things  as  are  requisite  and  neces- 
sary as  well  for  the  body  as  for  the  soul,  may  do  it  with 
such  steadiness  of  faith,  and  with  such  seriousness,  affec- 
tion, and  devotion  of  mind,  that  thou  mayest  accept  their 
bounden  duty  and  service,  and  vouchsafe  to  give  what- 
ever in  thy  infinite  wisdom  thou  shall  sec  to  be  most  expe- 
dient for  them:  all  which  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake 
our  most  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen. 

Then  the  Bishop  sitting  in  his  chair ^  the  sentence  of  Conse- 
cration is  to  be  read  by  some  person  appointed  by  him.  and 
then  laid  by  him  upon  the  communion  table., — after  which 
the  Bishop  shall  say — 

BLESSED  be  thy  name,  O  Lord,  that  it  hath  pleased 
thee  to  put  it  into  the  hearts  of  thy  servants,  to  ap- 
propriate and  devote  this  house  to  thy  honour  and  wor- 
ship; and  grant  that  all  who  shall  erjoy  the  benefit  of  this 
pious  work,  may  shew  forth  their  thankfulness  by  making 
a  right  use  of  it,  to  ti^e  glory  of  thy  blessed  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

After  this  the  Minister  appointed  is  to  read  the  service  Jar 

the  day. 

PROPER    PSALMS.    84 122 132. 

FIRST  LESSON.    1.  Kiugs.  8th,  vcrsc  22.  to  verse,  63. 
SECOND  LESSON.    Hcb.  10th  vcr.  19th  to  vcr.  27. 

Morning  prayer  being  ended^  there  shall  be  sung  from 
the  book  of  Psalms  in  metre,  Ps.  26.  ver.  6,  7,  8.  with  the 
Gloria  Patri. 

The  Bishop  shall  then  proceed  to  the  comimmion  service. 
The  following  shall  be  the  Collect.,  Epistle  and  Gospel^  for 
the  occasion. 

The  Collect. 

OMOST  glorious  Lord,  we  acknowledge  that  we  arc 
not  worthy  to  offer  unto  thee  any  thing  belonging 
unto  us;  yet  we  beseech  thee  in  thy  great  goodness,  gra- 
ciously to  accept  the  dedication  of  this  place  to  thy  ser- 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

vice,  and  to  prosper  this  our  undertaking;  receive  the 
prayers  and  intercessions  of  all  those  thy  servants,  who 
shall  call  upon  thee  in  this  house ;  and  give  them  grace 
to  prepare  their  hearts  to  serve  thee  with  reverence  and 
godly  fear;  affect  them  with  an  awful  apprehension  of  thy 
Divine  Majesty,  and  a  deep  sense  of  their  own  unworthi- 
ness;  that  so  approaching  thy  sanctuary  with  lowliness 
and  devotion,  and  coming  before  thee  with  clean  thoughts 
and  pure  hearts,  with  bodies  undefiied,  and  minds  sanc- 
tified, they  may  always  perform  a  service  acceptable  to 
thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    2.  Cor.  vi.  14  ver.  to  17. 

BE  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with  unbelievers; 
for  what  fellowship  hath  righteousness  with  un- 
righteousness ?  And  what  communion  hath  light  with  dark- 
ness? And  what  concord  hath  Christ  withBelial?  Or  what 
part  hath  he  that  believeth  with  an  Infidel  ?  And  what  agree- 
ment hath  the  temple  of  God  with  Idols?  For  ye  are  the 
temple  of  the  Living  God:  as  God  hath  said,  I  will  dwell 
in  them  and  walk  in  them,  and  I  will  be  their  God,  and 
they  shall  be  my  people. 

The  Gospel.     John,   11.  verse,  13. 

AND  the  Jews'  Passover  was  at  hand,  and  the  Jews 
went  up  to  Jerusalem,  and  found  in  the  temple  those 
that  sold  oxen  and  sheep,  and  doves,  and  the  changers  of 
money  sitting :  And  when  he  had  made  a  scourge  of  small 
cords,  he  drove  them  all  out  of  the  temple,  and  the  sheep, 
and  the  oxen,  and,  poured  out  the  changers  of  money, 
and  overthrew  the  tables,  and  said  unto  them  that  sold 
doves,  "  Take  these  things  hence;  make  not  my  Father's 
"  house,  an  house  of  merchandize."  And  his  disciples  re- 
membered that  it  was  written,  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath 
eaten  me. 

Then   shall  be  said  or   sung  the  100th  Psahn. 
Here  shall  follow  the  Sermon. 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

The  Sermon  being  ended,  the  Bishop  shall  proceed  in  the 
service  for  the  Communion,  if  it  is  to  be  administered  at  that 
time. 
After  the  communion,  or  if  it  is  not  administered  at  that  time 

after  the  sermon  and  immediately  before  the  final  bkssiiig 

the  Bishop  shall  say  the  following  prayer, 

BLESSED  be  thy  name,  O  Lord  God,  for  that  it  hath 
pleased  thee  to  have  thy  habitation  among  the  sons 
of  men,  and  to  dwell  in  the  midst  of  the  assembly  of  the 
saints  upon  the  earth;  bless  we  beseech  thee  the  religi- 
ous performance  of  this  day,  and  grant  that  in  this  place 
now  set  apart  to  thy  service,  thy  holy  name  may  be  wor- 
shipped in  truth  and  purity  through  all  generations,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

THE  peace  of  God  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  And 
the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  among  you,  and  remain  with  you 
always.  Amen, 


A   PRAYER 


•If  w 


TO  BE 


USED  AT  THE  MEETINGS  OF  CONVENTION. 


A' 


LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who,  by  thy  holy 
-  ^  _^  Spirit,  didst  preside  in  the  councils  of  the  blessed 
"  apostles,  and  hast  promised,  through  thy  Son  Jesus 
''  Christ,  to  be  with  thy  church  to  the  end  of  the  world  ; 
"  we  beseech  thee  to  be  present  with  the  council  of  thy 
"  church  here  assembled  in  thy  name  and  presence. 
"  Save  them  from  all  error,  ignorance,  pride,  and  preju- 
"  dice;  and  of  thy  great  mercy  vouchsafe  we  beseech  thee, 
"  so  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern  us  in  our  present 
"  work,  by  the  mighty  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  the 


INDUCTION  OF  MINISTERS,  ^c. 

"  comfortable  gospel  of  Christ  may  be  truly  preached, 
*'  triily  received,  and  truly  followed,  in  ail  places,  to  the 
"  breaking  down  the  kingdom  of  sin,  satan,  and  death; 
"  till  at  length  the  whole  of  thy  dispersed  sheep,  being 
"  gathered  into  one  fold,  shall  become  partakers  of  ever- 
"  lastirig  life,  through  the  merits  and  death  of  Jesus  Christ 
"  our  Savioiir."     Amen. 


AN  OFFICE 
OF 

INDUCTION  OF  MINISTERS 

INTO 

PARISHES  OR  CHURCHES. 

Prescribed  by  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Churchy  in  the 
United  States  of  America^  established  in  General  CoJivention 
of  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy^  and  Laity  September^  A.  D.  1804. 


I  The  Bishop  having  received  due  notice  of  the  Election  of  a 
Minister^  into  a  Parish  or  Churchy  as  prescribed  by  the 

first  Canon  of  1804,  and  being  satisfied  that  *'  the  Person 
chosen  is  a  qualified  Minister  of  this  Church^''  shall 
traiismit  the  following  Letter  of  Induction  Jor  the  proposed 
Rector^  Associated  Rector,  or  Assistant  Minister,  to  one  of 
his  Presbyters,  whom  he  shall  appoiiit  as  the  Inductor, 

To  our  well-beloved  in  Christ,  A.  B.  Presbyter,  Greeting. 

E  do  by  these  Presents  give  and  grant 
unto  you,  in  whose  Learning,  Diligence, 
sound  Doctrine,  and  Prudence,  we  do  fully  con- 
fide, our  Licence  and  Authority,  to  perform  the 
sig.iiua,.     Office  of  a  Priest  in  the  Parish  [or  Church]  of 
E.    And  also  hereby  do  Induct  you  into  said 
Parish,  [or  Church]  possessed  of  full  Power  to 
S  R 


w 


INDUCTION  OF  MINISTERS;  W 

perforin  every  Act  of  sacerdotal  Function  among^tKe  Peo- 
ple of  the  same,  you  continuing  in  Communion  with  us, 
and  complying  with  the  Rubrics  and  Canons  of  the  Church, 
and  with  such  lawful  Directions  as  you  shall  at  any  Time 
receive  from  us. 

And  as  a  canonically  inducted  Priest  Into  the  Office  of 
Rector  [Associated  Rector,  orAssistant  Minister,  as  the 
Case  may  be"^  of  Parish  [or  Church]  you  are  faith- 

fully to  feed  that  Portion  of  the  Flock  of  Christ  which  is 
now  intrusted  to  you  ;  not  as  a  Man-pleaser,  but  as  conti- 
nually bearing  in  Mind,  that  you  are  accountable  to  us 
here,  and  to  the  Chief  Bishop  and  Sovereign  Judge  of  all 
hereafter. 

And  as  the  Lord  hath  ordained,  that  they  who  serve 
at  the  Altar  should  live  of  the  Things  belonging  to  the 
Altar;  so  we  authorise  you  to  claim  and  enjoy  all  the 
accustomed  Temporalhies  appertaining  to  your  Cure, 
until  some  urgent  Reason  or  Reasons  occasion  a  wish  in 
you,  or  in  the  Congregation  committed  to  your  Charge, 
to  bring  about  a  Separation,  and  Dissolution  of  all  sacer- 
dotal Relation  between  you  and  them ;  of  all  which  you 
will  give  us  due  Notice:  and  in  Case  of  any  difference, 
between  you  and  your  Congregation,  as  to  a  Separa-' 
tion,  and  Dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  Connection  between 
you  and  them,  we,  your  Bishop,  with  the  Advice  of  our 
Presbyters,  are  to  be  the  ultimate  Arbiter  and  Judge. 

In  Witness  whereof  we  have  hereunto  affixed  our  Epis-J 
copal  Seal  and  Signature,  at  this  Day 

of  A.  D.  and  in  the  Year  of 

our  Consecration.  ' 

_« 
^  In  the  Case  of  a  Minister  to  be  Inducted  in  a  State  or 
Diocese  ill  tchich  there  is  no  Bishop,  the  Clerical  Members 
of  the  Standing  Committee  shall  sejid  the  following  Lettep 
of  Induction,  for  the  proposed  Mini<ster,  to  the  Presbyter 
ivhom  thty  may  appoint  as  Inductor. 


INDUCTION  OF  MINISTERS,  &c. 
Taour  xvell-beloved  in  Christ,  A.  B.  Fresbyter,  Grcetiiig. 

WE  do  by  these  Presents ~  authorise  and 
empower  you  to  exercise  the  Office  of  a 
->mi  i  Y  -  -  f  j.-gg^  ij^  ^-^g  V2LXis\i  [or  Church]  of  E.  And  by 
virtue  of  the  Power  vested  in  us,  do  induct  you 
*  siyiiijim.  into  said  Parish,  [or  Church]  possessed  of  iull 
power  to  perform  every  Act  of  sacerdotal  Func-- 
tion  among  the  People  of  the  same,  you  com- 
plying with  the  Rubrics  and  Canons  of  the 
Church.  ' 

And  as  a  canonically  inducted  Priest,  into  the  Office  oF 
Rector,  [Associated  Rector,  or  Assistant  Minister,  as  the: 
Case  may  be]  of  Parish,  [or  Church]  you  are 

to  feed  that  Portion  of  the  Flock  of  Christ  which  is  now 
entrusted  to  you;  not  as  aMan-pleaser,  but  as  continually- 
bearing  in  Mind  that  you  are  accountable  to  the  Ecclesi- 
astical Authority  of  the  Church  here,  and  to  the  Chief 
Bishop  and  Sovereign  Judge  of  all  hereafter. 

And  as  the  Lord  hath  ordained  that  they  who  serve  at 
the  Altar  should  live  of  the  Things  belonging  to  the  Altar; 
so  you  have  our  Authority  to  claim  and  enjoy  all  the 
accustomed^  Temporalities  appertaining  to  your  Cure, 
until  some  urgent  Reason  or  Reasons  occasion  a  Wish  in 
you,  or  in  the  Congregation  committed  to  your  Charge,  to 
bring  about  a  Separation,  and  Dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal 
Connection  between  you  and  them ;  of  all  which  you  will 
give  us  due  Notice:  and  in  Case  of  any  Difference  be- 
tween you  and  your  Congregation,  as  to  a  Separation, 
and  Dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  Connection  between  you 
and  them,  the  Ecclesiastical  Authority  of  the  Church  iri 
this  Diocese  (taking  the  Advice  and  Aid  of  a  Bishop) 
shall  be  the  ultimate  Arbiter  and  Judge. 

In  Witness  whereof  we  have  hereunto  set  our  Hands 
and  Seals,   this  Day  of  P.*^^^ 

^  The  day  beiJig  appointed  for  the  new  LicunibeJiVs  Induction, 
at  the  2isual  hour  of  Morning  Prai/er,  the  Inductor,  at- 
tended by  the  new  Incumbent,  and  one  or  more  Presbyters 
Appointed  by  the  Bishop,  (or,  iss'h^re  there  is  no  Bisho.pt  by  the 


INDUCTION  OF  MINISTERS,  ecf^ 

Clerical  Members  of  the  Stajiding  Committee)  for  that  jmf*  ^ 
pose,  shall  enter  the  Church :  The?},  all  the  Clergy  present 
standing  without  the  rails  of  the  Altar,  except  ilie  ojficiatiyig 
Priest,  who  shall  go  into  the  desk;  the  Wcirdens,  (or,  in  case 
of  their  necessary  absence,  two  Members  of  the  Vestry) 
"standing  on  the  right  and  left  oj  the  Altar,  without  the 
:  rails;  the  senior  lFarde?i,  (or  the  Mt'mber  of  the  Vestry 
supplying  his  place)  hold?: tg  the  keys  nf  the  Church  in  his 
hand,  in  'pen  view,  the  officiating  Priest  shall  read  AJorn- 
ing  Prayer. 

Proper  Psalms  are^ 

Psal.  cxxii.  Psal.  cxxxii.  Psal.  cxxxiii. 

Proper  Lessons, 
First.  Ezek.  ch.  xxxiii.  v.   1  to  v.   10.      ^T  jr~Y 
[■■  Second.  St.  John,  ch.  x.  v.   1  to  v.   19.  k 

^  Morning  Prayer  ended,  the  Priest  who  acts  as  the  In- 
ductor, standing  %viihi7i  the  rails  of  the  Altar,  shall  say. 

Dearly  beloved  in  the  Lord,  we  have  assembled  for  the 
purpose  of  inducting  the  Rev.  A.  B.  into  this  parish,  [or 
Church]  as  Priest  and  Rector,  [or  Associated  Rector,  or 
Assistant  Minister]  of  the  same  ;  and  we  are  possessed  of 
your  vote  that  he  has  been  so  elected  ;  as  also  of  the  pre- 
scribed Letter  of  Induction.  But  if  any  of  you  can  show 
just  cause  why  he  may  not  be  inducted,  we  proceed  no  fur- 
ther, because  we  would  not  that  an  unworthy  person  should 
minister  among  you. 

IT  ^«"V  objection  be  offered,  the  Priest  who  acts  as  the  In^ 
ductor  shall  judge  whether  it  afford  just  cause  to  suspend 
the  service.  No  objection  being  offered,  or  the  Priest  who 
acts  as  tlie  Inductor  choosing  to  go  on  ivith  the  service,  he 
..  shall  7iext  read  the  Letter  of  Luluction ;  and  then  shall  the 
senior  Warden,  (or  the  Member  of  the  Vestry  supplying 
his  place)  present  the  keys  of  the  Church  to  the  new  m- 
cumbent,  saying,  arij  lo 

In    name    and   behalf  of  Parish  [or 

Church],  I  do  receive  and  acknowledge  you,  the  Rev. 
A.  B.  as  Priest  and  Rector  [or  Associated  Rector,  or  As- 


INDUCTION  OF  MINBTERS,  £sff* 

sistant  Minister]  of  the  same,  and  in  token  thereof,  give 
into  your  hands  the  keys  of  this  Church. 

:5'^^  %  Then  the  new  Incumbent  shall  say. 

I,  A.  B.  receive  these  keys  of  the  House  of  God  at  your 
hands,  as  the  pledges  of  my  Induction,  and  of  your  paro- 
chial recognition,  and  promise  to  be  a  faithful  Shepherd 
over  you,  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

^  Here  the  inducting  Minister  ^hall  begin  the  ojffice. 

Min.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
A71S.  And  with  thy  Spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy  most 
gracious  favour,  and  further  us  with  thy  continual 
help,  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued  and  ended 
in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  Name,  and  finally  by 
thy  mercy  obtain  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord ;  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray  unto  thee,  O  Al- 
mighty Father,  in  his  prevailing  name  and  words, 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth, 
as  it  is  in  Heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the 
Power,  and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

\  Then  shall  the  Priest  ivho  acts  as  the  Inductor  receive  the 
^Incumbent  tvithin  the  rails  of  the  Altar,  a  Jid  present  him 
'sthe  Bible  J  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  and  Books  of  Canons 
\&pf  the  General  and  State  Convention,  saying  as  follows: 

Receive  these  books;  and  let  them  be  the  rule  of  thy 
conduct  in  dispensing  the  divine  word,  in  leading  the 
devotions  of  the  people,  and  in  exercising  the  discipline 
of  the  Church ;  and  be  thou  ^n  all  things  a  pattern  to  the 
flock  committed  to  thy  care 

V3H  md?J 


h 


'IM   '^k-Ji-^^Jk  ^^iiii^u-<-c^^'\sij^   l''J-iJ':>JX 


wtili  .'■ 


INDUCTION  OF  MINISTERS,  &c. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  or  swig  the  follow  ifig  Anthem. 
Laudate  Nomen. 

I.  O  praise  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  Name  of  the  LoEfix 
praise  it,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord.     Ps.  cxxxv.  V.  1.-    : 
k-  2.  Ye  that   stand  in  the  house  of  the   Lord:   in  the 
courts  of  the  house  of  our  God.     V.  2. 

3.  O  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  gracious:  O  sing 
praises  unlo  his  name,  for  it  is  lovely.  V.  3, 

4.  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful,   long  suffering:, 
and  of  great  goodness.  Ps.  cxlv.  V.  8. 

5.  The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man;  and  his  mercy, 
is  over  all  his  works.    V,  9. 

6.  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  thy  Saints 
give  thanks  unto  thee.    V.  10. 

7.  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem;  and  gather  to-, 
gether  the  outcasts  of  Israel.    Ps.  cxlvii.  V.  2.  r 

8.  He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart;  and 
giveth  medicine  to  heal  their  sickness.    V.  3. 

9.  The  Lord's  dehght  is  in  them  that  fear  him,  and  put 
their  trust  in  his  mercy.   V.  1 1 . 

■-   JO.  Praise  the  Lord,    O  Jerusalem ;  Praise  thy  God, 
O  Zion.    V.  12. 

II.  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates;  and 
hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee.    V.  13. 

12.  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders;  and  iilleth  thee 
with  the  flour  of  wheat.  V.  14. 

13.  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh 
Salvation ;  God  is  the  Lord  by  whom  we  escape  death. 
Ps.  Izviii.  V.  20. 

14.  O  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  holy  places, 
even  the  God  of  Israel;  he  will  give  strength  and  power 
unto  his  people.     Blessed  be  God.  V.  35.    l<i  .TUrT^ 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  abalj  be> 
world  without  end.  '^^  Jfirft  uoy  m 

Min.  The  law  was  given  by  Moses.  -riiiOa/jafji 

Peop.  But  Grace  and  Truth  came  by  Jesus  Christ. 

Min.  &  Peop,  Who  is  God  over  all,  blessed  for  ever- 
more Jmeii, 


MOST  gracious  God,  the  giver  of  all  good  and  per- 
fect gifts,  who,  of  thy  wise  providence,  hast  ap- 
pointed divers  orders  in  thy  Church;  give  thy  grace,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  thy  servant,  to  whom  the  charge  of  this 
Congregation  is  now  committed;  and  so  replenish  him 
with  the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  endue  him  with  inno- 
cency  of  life,  that  he  may  faithfully  serve  before  thee,  to 
the  glory  of  thy  great  Name,  and  the  benefit  of  thy  holy 
Church,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Mediator  and  Re- 
deemer.    Amen, 

O  holy  Jesus,  who  hast  purchased  to  thyself  an  universal 
Church,  atid  hast  promised  to  be  with  the  Ministers  of 
Apostolic  Succession  to  the  end  of  the  world;  be  gra- 
ciously pleased  to  bless  the  ministry  and  service  of  him, 
who  is  now  appointed  to  offer  the  sacrifices  of  prayer  and 
praise  to  thee  in  this  House,  which  is  called  by  thy  Name. 
May  the  words  of  his  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  his 
heart  be  always  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  our 
strength  and  our  Redeemer.  Amen. 
c)^0  God,  Holy  Ghost,  sanctifier  of  the  Faithful,  visit,  we 
pray  thee,  this  Congregation  with  thy  love  and  favour; 
enlighten  their  minds  more  and  more  with  the  light  of  the 
everlasting  Gospel ;  graft  in  their  hearts  a  love  of  the  truth ; 
increase  in  them  true  religion ;  nourish  them  with  all  good- 
ness ;  and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  them  in  the  same,  O 
blessed  Spirit,  whom  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together 
we  worship  and  glorify  as  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen, 

1    ,  .  Benediction, 

THE  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again  from  the  dead 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  great  Shepherd  of  the 
sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  Covenant,  make 
you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  his  will,  working 
in  you  that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  his  sight,  through 
Jesus  Christ;  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 


^.  INDUCTION  OF  MINISTERS,  &c. 

^  Then  shall  the  inducted  Minister  kneel  at  the  Altar  topre^ 
sent  his  supplication  for  himself- — in  this  form^ 

OLORD  my  God!  I  am  not  worthy  that  thou  shouldcst 
come  under  my  roof;  yet  thou  hast  honoured  thy 
servant  with  appointing  him  to  stand  in  thy  House,  and  to 
serve  at  thy  Holy  Altar.  To  thee  and  to  thy  service  I  de- 
vote myself,  soul,  body,  and  spirit — with  all  their  powers 
and  faculties.  Fill  my  Memory  with  the  words  of  thy  law; 
enlighten  my  Understanding  with  the  illumination  of  the 
Holy  Ghost ;  and  may  all  the  wishes  and  desires  of  my 
Will  centre  in  what  thou  hast  commanded.  And,  to  make 
me  instrumental  in  promoting  the  salvation  of  the  People 
now  committed  to  my  charge,  grant  that  I  may  faithfully 
administer  thy  Holy  Sacraments,  and  by  my  life  and  doc- 
trine set  forth  thy  true  and  lively  word.  Be  ever  with  mc^ 
in  the  performance  of  all  the  duties  of  my  ministry ;  ia 
prayer,  to  quicken  my  devotion ;  in  praises,  to  heighten 
my  love  and  gratitude ;  and  in  preaching,  to  give  a  readi- 
ness of  thought  and  expression  suitable  to  the  clearness 
and  excellency  of  thy  Holy  Word.  Grant  this  for  the 
sake  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son  our  Saviour. 

%  The  inducted  Minister y  standing  up,  sJidl  say^ 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Ans.     And  with  thy  spirit. 

Lei  us  pray, 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  built  thy  Church  upon 
the  foundation  of  the  xVpostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus 
Christ  himself  being  the  Chief  Comer  Stone;  grant  that,  by 
the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  Christians  maybe  so 
joined  together  in  unity  of  spirit,  and  in  the  bond  of 
peace,  that  they  may  be  an  Holy  Temple  acceptable  unto 
thee.  And  especially,  to  this  Congregation  present,  give 
the  abundance  of  thy  Grace ;  that  with  one  heart,  they 
may  desire  .the  prosperity  of  thy  holy  Apostolic  Church, 
and  with  one  mouth,  may  profess  the  faith  once  deli- 
vered to  the  Saints.  Defend  them  from  the  sins  of  he- 
resy and  schism;  "  let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  nigh  to 


INDUCTION  OF  MINISTERS,  &c. 

*'  hurt  them,  nor  the  hand  of  the  ungodly  to  cast  them 
*'  down."  And  grant  that  the  course  of  this  world  may  be 
so  peaceably  ordered  by  thy  Governance,that  thy  Church 
may  joyfully  serve  thee  in  all  godly  quietness ;  that  so  they 
may  walk  in  the  ways  of  truth  and  peace,  and  at  last,  be 
numbered  with  thy  Saints  in  glory  everlasting,  through  thy 
merits,  O  blessed  Jesus,  thou  gracious  Bishop  and  Shep- 
herd of  our  souls,  who  art,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

^  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon:  and  after  that  the  in- 
ducted Minister  shall  proceed  to  the  Communion  Service, 
a?id  to  administer  the  holy  Eucharist  to  his  Congregatiom:' 
And  after  the  Benediction,  (which  he  shall  always  pro- 
nounce) the  Wardens,  Vestry,  and  others  shall  salute  and 
welcome  hiin,  bidding  him  God  speed. 

•f  Whe?i  the  Bishop  of  the  Diocese  is  present  at  the  Induction  of 
a  Minister,  he  shall  make  to  him  the  address  prescribed  in 
this  Office  in  the  form  of  a  letter;  and  may  perform  such 
other  duties  herein  assigned  the  inducting  Minister  as  he  may 
choose. 


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1R    §r 


THE 


WHOLE  BOOK 


OF 


PSALMS, 

IN  METRE; 


WITH 


HYMNS, 


SUITED  TO  THE 


Feasts  and  Fasts  of  the  Church, 


AND 


OTHER  OCCASIONS 

OF 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

^^  .a . 

NEW'TORK: 

PRINTED  BY  WILLIAM  A.  DAVIS,  FOR  P.  A.  MESIER 
NO.  lor,  PEARL-STREET. 

1805, 


rrtT 


BY  the  Bishops,  the  Clergj/,  and  the  Laity  of  the  Pro- 
testant Episcopal  Church  in  theUmXtd  States  of  Ame- 
rica, in  Convention,  this  thirteenth  day  of  October,  in  the 
year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  seven  hundred  and  eighty  niiie — 

This  Translation  of  the  Whole  Book  of  Psalms  into  Metre, 
with  Hymns,  is  set  forth,  and  allowed  to  be  sung  in  all  Con- 
gregations of  the  said  Church,  before  and  ajter  Morning  and 
Evening  Prayer,  and  also  before  and  after  Sermons,  at  the 
discretion  of  the  Minister. 

And  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister  of  miy  Church, 
either  by  standing  directions,  or  from  time  to  time,  to  apjmnt 
the  Portions  of  Psalms  ivhich  are  to  be  sung. 

And  further,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minista',  with 
such  assistance  as  he  can  obtaiyifrom  persons  skilled  in  music,  to 
give  order  concerning  the  Tunes  to  be  sung,  at  any  time,  in 
his  Church:  And,  especially,  it  shall  be  his  duty,  to  suppress 
all  light  and  unseemly  music;  and  all  indecency  and  irreve- 
rence in  the  pe?for?nance;  by  ichich,  vain  and  ungodly  per- 
sons profane  tlie  service  of  the  Sanctuary. 


THE 

PSALMS  OF  DAVID, 

IN  METRE, 


PSALM  I. 
J  YTOW  blest  IS  he,  who  ne'er  consents  ._.^,=.«^ 
jTX  by  ill  advice  to  walk, 
Nor  stands  in  sinners  ways,  nor  sits 
where  men  profanely  talk ; 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 

his  bus'ness  and  delight; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 
and  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams, 

with  timely  fruit  does  bend, 
He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 
all  his  designs  attend. 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts, 

no  lasting  root  shall  find; 
Untimely  blasted,  and  dispers'd 

like  chaff  before  the  wind. 

.  ,.,,.  s  Their  guih  shall  strike  thewicked  dumb 

,.,   -;,,.,.  before  their  Judge's  lace : 

No  formal  hypocrite  shall  then 
c^«^s^  04    ^      among  the  saints  have  place, 
-^yrd  Vs-  f  Tor  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways? 
-t.v?^^s\v,Jl.       to  happiness  they  tend: 

But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
shall  both  in  ruin  end. 

...^:  PSALM  IL 

1  "W  T  JTH  restless  and  ungoverhM  rage,  -- 
VV    why  do  the  heathen  storm  ? 

Why  in  such  rash  attempts  engage, 
as  they  can  ne'er  perform? 

2  The  great  in  council  and  in  might 
their  various  forces  bring ; 


4  PSALM  II. 

Against  the  Lord  they  all  unite, 
and  his  anointed  King. 

3  "  Must  we  submit  to  their  commands  ?" 

presumptuously  they  say: 
"  No,  let  us  break  their  slavish  bands, 
"  and  cast  their  chains  away." 

4  But  God,  who  sits  enthron'd  on  high, 

and  sees  how  they  combine. 
Does  their  conspiring  strength  defy, 
and  mocks  their  vain  design. 

5  Thick  clouds  of  wrath  divine  shall  break 

on  his  rebellious  foes; 
And  thus  will  he  in  thunder  speak 
to  all  that  dare  oppose : 

6  "  Though  madly  you  dispute  my  will, 

"  the  king  that  I  ordain, 
"  Whose  throne  is  fix'd  on  Sion's  hill, 
"  shall  there  securely  reign." 

7  Attend,  O  earth,  whilst  I  declare 

God's  uncontroul'd  decree : 
"  Thou  art  my  son ;  this  day,  my  heir, 
"  have  I  begotten  thee. 

8  "  Ask,  and  receive  thy  full  demands ; 

"  thine  shall  the  heathen  be ; 
"  The  utmost  limits  of  the  lands 
"  shall  be  possess'd  by  thee. 

9  ^'  Thy  threat'ning  sceptre  thou  shalt  shake, 

''  and  crush  them  ev'ry  where ; 
"  As  massy  bars  of  iron  break 
"  the  potter's  brittle  ware.'* 

10  Learn  then,  ye  princes ;  and  give  ear, 

ye  judges  of  the  earth; 

1 1  Worship  the  Lord  with  holy  fear ; 

rejoice  with  awful  mirth. 

12  Appease  the  Son  with  due  respect, 

your  timely  homage  pay: 
Lest  he  revenge  the  bold  neglect, 
incens'd  by  your  delay. 

13  If  but  in  part  his  anger  rise, 

who  can  endure  the  flame?  t     < 


PSALM  III,  IV. 

Then  blest  are  they,  whose  hope  relies 
on  his  most  holy  Name. 

"''^''*'^'   PSALM  III. 

1  IT  TOW  many.  Lord,  of  late  are  grown 
Xn  the  troublers  of  my  peace ! 

And  as  their  numbers  hourly  rise, 
so  does  their  rage  increase. 

2  Insulting,  they  my  soul  upbraid, 

and  him  whom  I  adore ; 
"  The  God  in  whom  he  trusts,"  say  they, 
''  shall  rescue  him  no  more." 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  defence  ; 

on  thee  my  hopes  rely ; 
Thou  art  my  glory,  and  shall  yet 
lift  up  my  head  on  high. 

4  Since  whensoe'er,  in  like  distress, 

to  God  I  made  my  pray'r. 

He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill ; 

why  should  I  now  despair  ? 

5  Guarded  by  him,  I  laid  me  down 

my  sweet  repose  to  take ; 
For  I  through  him  securely  sleep, 
through  him  in  safety  wake. 

6  No  force  nor  fury  of  my  foes 

my  courage  shall  confound. 
Were  they  as  many  hosts  as  men, 
that  have  beset  me  round. 

7  Arise,  and  save  me,  O  my  God, 

who  oft  hast  own'd  my  cause. 
And  scatter'd  oft  these  foes  to  me, 
and  to  thy  righteous  laws. 

8  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs ; 

he  only  can  defend : 
His  blessings  he  extends  to  all 
that  on  his  pow'r  depend. 

PSALM    IV. 


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LORD,  that  art  my  righteous  Judge, 
to  my  complaint  give  ear : 


6  PSALM  V. 

Thou  still  redeem'st  me  from  distress; 
have  mercy,  Lord,  and  hear. 

2  How  long  will  ye,  O  sons  of  men, 

to  blot  my  fame  devise  ? 
How  long  your  vain  designs  pursue, 
and  spread  malicious  lies  ? 

3  Consider  that  the  righteous  man 

is  God's  peculiar  choice ; 
And  when  to  him  I  make  my  pray'r, 
he  always  hears  my  voice. 
4,  Then  stand  in  awe  of  his  commands, 
flee  ev'ry  thing  that's  ill, 
Commune  in  private  with  your  hearts, 
and  bend  them  to  his  will. 

5  The  place  of  other  sacrifice 

let  righteousness  supply ; 
And  let  your  hope,  securely  fix'd, 
on  God  alone  rely. 

6  While  worldly  minds  impatient  grow 

more  prosp'rous  times  to  see ; 
Still  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 
shine  brightly,  Lord,  on  me. 

7  So  shall  my  heart  o'erflow  with  joy, 

more  lasting  and  more  true 
Than  theirs,  who  stores  of  corn  and  wine 
successively  renew. 

8  Then  down  in  peace  I'll  lay  my  head, 

and  take  my  needful  rest ; 
No  odier  guard,  O  Lord,  I  crave, 
of  thy  defence  possess'd. 

PSALM  V. 

1  T"    ORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 
X^     accept  my  secret  pray'r ; 

2  lb  thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 

will  I  for  help  repair. 

3  Thou  in  the  mom  my  voice  shalt  hear, 

and  with  the  dawning  day 
To  thee  devoudy  I'll  look  up, 
to  thee  devoudy  pray. 


PSALM  VI. 

4  For  thou  the  wrongs  that  I  sustain 

canst  never,  Lord,  approve, 
Who  from  thy  sacred  dwellmg-place 
all  evil  dost  remove. 

5  Not  long  shall  stubborn  fools  remain 

unpunished  in  thy  view ; 
All  such  as  act  unrighteous  things 
thy  vengeance  shall  pursue. 

6  The  sland'ring  tongue,  O  God  of  truth, 

by  thee  shall  be  destroy'd, 
Who  hat'st  alike  the  man  in  blood 
and  in  deceit  employ'd. 

7  But  when  thy  boundless  grace  shall  me 

to  thy  lov'd  courts  restore, 
On  thee  I'll  fix  my  longing  eyes, 
and  humbly  there  adore. 

8  Conduct  me  by  thy  righteous  laws, 

for  watchful  is  my  foe ; 
Therefore,  O  Lord,  make  plain  the  way 
wherein  I  ought  to  go. 

9  Their  mouth  vents  nothing  but  deceit ; 

their  heart  is  set  on  wrong; 
Their  throat  is  a  devouring  grave ; 
they  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

10  By  their  own  counsels  let  them  fall,^  ^ 

oppress'd  with  loads  of  sin ; 
For  they  against  thy  righteous  laws 
have  harden'd  rebels  been. 

1 1  But  let  all  those  that  trust  in  thee, 

with  shouts  their  joy  proclaim ; 
Let  them  rejoice  whom  thou  preserv'st, 
and  all  that  love  thy  name. 

12  To  righteous  men,  the  righteous  Lord 

his  blessing  will  extend ; 
And  with  his  favour  all  his  saints, 
as  with  a  shield,  defend. 

PSALM   VL 

HY  dreadful  anger,  Lord,  restrain, 
and  spare  a  wretch  forlorn; 


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8-  PSALM  VII. 

Correct  me  not  in  thy  fierce  wrath, 
too  heavy  to  be  borne. 

2  Have  mercy,  Lord;  for  I  grow  faint, 

unable  to  endure 
The  anguish  of  my  aching  bones, 
which  thou  alone  can'st  cure. 

3  My  tortur'd  flesh  distracts  my  mind, 

and  fills  my  soul  with  grief; 
But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  delay 
to  grant  me  thy  relief? 
A  Thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  repeat, 
and  ease  my  troubled  soul; 
Lord,  for  thy  wond'rous  mercy's  sake, 
vouchsafe  to  make  me  whole. 

5  For  after  death  no  more  can  I 

thy  glorious  acts  proclaim, 
No  pris'ner  of  the  silent  grave 
can  magnify  thy  Name. 

6  Quite  tir'd  with  pain,  with  groaning  faint, 

no  hope  of  ease  I  see  ; 
The  night,  that  quiets  common  griefs, 
is  spent  in  tears  by  me. 

7  My  beauty  fades,  my  sight  grows  dim, 

my  eyes  with  weakness  close; 
Old  age  o'ertakes  me,  whilst  I  think 
on  my  insulting  foes. 

8  Depart,  ye  wicked;  in  my  wrongs 

ye  shall  no  more  rejoice ; 
For  God,  I  find,  accepts  my  tears, 
and  listens  to  my  voice. 
9,  10  He  hears,  and  grants  my  humble  pray'r  j 
and  they  that  wish  my  fall. 
Shall  blush  and  rage  to  see  that  God 
protects  me  from  them  all. 

PSALM  VII. 

1  A^  LORD  my  God,  since  I  have  plac'd 
V^  my  trust  alone  in  thee. 
From  all  my  persecutor's  rage 
do  thou  deliver  me. 


PSALM  VII. 

2  To  save  me  from  my  threat'ning  foe, 
Lord  interpose  thy  pow'r ; 
Lest,  like  a  savage  lion,  he 
my  helpless  soul  devour. 
S,  4  If  I  am  guilty,  or  did  e'er 
against  his  peace  combine ; 
Nay,  if  I  had  not  spar'd  his  life, 
who  sought  unjustly  mine; 

5  Let  then  to  persecuting  foes 

my  soul  become  a  prey ; 
Let  them  to  earth  tread  down  my  life, 
in  dust  my  honour  lay. 

6  Arise,  and  let  thine  anger.  Lord, 

in  my  defence  engage ; 
Exalt  thyself  above  my  foes, 

and  their  insulting  rage : 
Awake,  awake,  in  my  behalf^ 

the  judgment  to  dispense,  ' 
Which  thou  hast  righteously  ordain 'd 

for  injur'd  innocence. 

7  So  to  thy  throne,  adoring  crowds 

shall  still  for  justice  fly: 
•   Oh!  therefore  for  their  sake,  resume 
thy  judgment-seat  on  high. 

8  Impartial  Judge  of  all  the  world, 

I  trust  my  cause  to  thee ; 
According  to  my  just  deserts, 
so  let  thy  sentence  be. 

9  Let  wicked  arts  and  wicked  men 

together  be  o'erthrown ; 
But  guard  the  just,  thou  God,  to  whom 
the  hearts  of  both  are  known. 
10,  1 1  God  me  protects,  not  only  me, 
but  all  of  upright  heart ; 
And  daily  lays  up  wrath  for  those 
who  from  his  laws  depart. 

12  If  they  persist,  he  whets  his  sword, 

his  bow  stands  ready  bent; 

13  Ev'nnow,  with  swift  destruction  wing'd, 

his  pointed  shafts  are  sent, 


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10  PSALM  VIII. 

14  The  plots  are  fruitless  which  my  foe 

unjustly  did  coaceive ; 

1 5  The  pit  he  digg'd  for  me,  has  prov'd 

his  own  untimely  grave. 

16  On  his  own  head  his  spite  returns, 

whilst  I  from  harm  am  free  ; 
On  him  the  violence  is  fall'n, 
which  he  design'd  for  me. 

17  Therefore  will  I  the  righteous  ways 

of  Providence  proclaim; 
I'll  sing  the  praise  of  God  most  high, 
and  celebrate  his  Name. 

PSALM  VIIL 

1  y^^  THOU,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
V^  within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou ! 

how  glorious  is  thy  Name  ! 
In  heav'n  thy  wond'rous  acts  are  sung, 
nor  fully  reckon'd  there ; 

2  And  yet  thou  mak'st  the  infant  tongue 

thy  boundless  praise  declare. 
Through  thee  the  weak  confound  the  strong, 

and  crush  their  haughty  foes; 
And  so  thou  quell  the  wicked  throng, 

that  thee  and  thine  oppose. 

3  When  Heav'n,  thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

employs  my  wond'ring  sight; 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
with  stars  of  feebler  light. 

4  What's  man,  say  I,  that,  Lord,  thou  lov'st 

to  keep  him  in  thy  mind? 
Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov'st 
to  them  so  wond'rous  kind? 

5  Him  next  in  pow'r  thou  did'st  create 

to  thy  celestial  train  ; 

6  Ordain'd,  with  dignity  and  state, 

o'er    all  thy  works  to  reign. 

7  They  jointly  own  his  pow'rful  sway ; 

the  beasts  that  prey  or  graze  j 


PSALM  IX.  11 

8  The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way  ; 

the  fish  that  cuts  the  seas. 

9  O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou ! 
how  glorious  is  thy  Name ! 

PSALM  IX. 

1  rr^O  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord, 
£     I  will  my  heart  prepare  ; 
To  all  the  list'ning  world,  thy  works, 
thy  wond'rous  works  declare. 
^  The  thought  of  them  shall  to  my  soul 
exalted  pleasures  bring ; 
Whilst  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  High, 
triumphant  praise  I  sing. 

3  Thou  mad'st  my  haughty  foes  to  turn 

their  backs  in  shameful  flight: 
Struck  with  thy  presence,  down  they  fell, 
they  perish'd  at  thy  sight. 

4  Against  insulting  foes  advanc'd, 

thou  didst  my  cause  maintain ; 

My  right  asserting  from  thy  throne, 

where  truth  and  justice  reign. 

5  The  insolence  of  heathen  pride 

thou  hast  reduc'd  to  shame ; 
Their  wicked  offspring  quite  destroy 'd, 
and  blotted  out  their  name. 

6  Mistaken  foes,  your  haughty  threats 

are  to  a  period  come ; 
Our  city  stands,  which  you  design'd 

to  make  our  common  tomb. 
7,  8  The  Lord  for  ever  lives,  who  has 

his  righteous  throne  prepar'd, 
Impartial  justice  to  dispense, 

to  punish  or  reward. 
9  God  is  a  constant  sure  defence 

against  oppressing  rage; 
As  troubles  rise,  his  needful  ajd-s 

in  our  behalf  engage. 


12  PSALM  IX. 

10  All  those  who  have  his  goodness  prov'd 

will  in  his  truth  confide  ; 
Whose  mercy  ne'er  forsook  the  man 
that  on  his  help  rely'd. 

1 1  Sing  praises  therefore  to  the  Lord, 

from  Sion,  his  abode  ; 
Proclaim  his  deeds,  till  all  the  world 
confess  no  other  God. 

PART  II. 

12  When  he  enquiry  makes  for  blood, 

he'll  call  the  poor  to  mind : 
The  injur'd  humble  man's  complaint 
relief  from  him  shall  find. 

13  Take  pity  on  my  troubles,  Lord, 

which  spiteful  foes  create, 
Thou  that  hast  rescu'd  me  so  oft 
from  death's  devouring  gate. 

14  In  Sion  then  I'll  sing  thy  praise, 

to  all  that  love  thy  name  ; 
And,  with  loud  shouts  of  grateful  joy, 
thy  saving  pow'r  proclaim. 

1 5  Deep  in  the  pit  they  digg'd  for  me, 

the  heathen  pride  is  laid; 
Their  guilty  feet  to  their  own  snare 
are  heedlessly  betray'd. 

16  Thus,  by  the  just  returns  he  makes, 

the  mighty  Lord  is  known ; 
While  wicked  men  by  their  own  plots, 
are  shamefully  overthrown. 

17  No  single  sinner  shall  escape, 

by  privacy  obscur'd; 
Nor  nation,  from  his  just  revenge, 
by  numbers  be  secur'd. 

1 8  His  suff 'ring  saints,  when  most  distress'd' 

he  ne'er  forgets  to  aid ; 
Their  expectations  shall  be  crown'd, 
though  for  a  time  delay'd. 

19  Arise,  O  Lord,  assert  thy  pow'r, 

and  let  not  man  o'ercomci 


PSALM  X.  15' 

Descend  to  judgment,  and  pronounce 

the  guilty  heathen's  doom. 
20  Strike  terror  through  the  nations  round, 

till,  by  consenting  fear, 
They  to  each  other,  and  themselves, 

but  mortal  men  appear. 

PSALM  X. 

1  FTIHY  presence  why  withdraw'st  thou.  Lord? 

I     why  hid' St  thou  now  thy  face, 
When  dismal  times  of  deep  distress, 
call  for  thy  wonted  grace  ? 

2  The  wicked,  swell'd  with  lawless  pride, 

have  made  the  poor  their  prey ; 
O  Let  them  fall  by  those  designs 
which  they  for  others  lay. 

3  For  straight  they  triumph,   if  success 

their  thriving  crimes  attend; 
And  sordid  wretches,  whom  God  hates, 
perversely  they  commend. 

4  To  own  a  pow'r  above  themselves, 

their  haughty  pride  disdains ; 
And  therefore  in  their  stubborn  mind 
no  thought  of  God  remains. 

5  Oppressive  methods  they  pursue, 

and  all  their  foes  they  slight ; 
Because  thy  judgments  unobserv'd, 
are  far  above  their  sight. 

6  They  fondly  think  their  prosp'rous  state 

shall  unmolested  be ; 
They  think  their  vain  designs  shall  thrive, 
from  all  misfortunes  free. 

7  Vain  and  deceitful  is  their  speech, 

with  curses  fill'd,  and  lies ; 
By  which  the  mischief  of  their  heart 
they  study  to  disguise. 

8  Near  public  roads  they  lie  conceal'd, 

and  all  their  art  employ, 
The  innocent  and  poor  at  once 
to  rifle  and  destroy. 


14  PSALM  X. 

9  Not  lions,  couching  in  their  dens, 

surprise  their  heedless  prey 

With  greater  cunning,  or  express 

more  savage  rage,  than  they. 

10  Sometimes  they  act  the  harmless  man, ''  '^ 

and  modest  looks  they  wear ; 
That  so  deceiv'd,  the  poor  may  less 
their  sudden  onset  fear. 

PART  II. 

1 1  For  God,  they  think,  no  notice  takes 

of  their  unrighteous  deeds  ; 
He  never  minds  the  suff 'ring  poor, 
nor  their  oppression  heeds. 

12  But  thou,  O  Lord,  at  length  arise, 

stretch  forth  thy  mighty  arm ; 
And,  by  the  greatness  of  thy  pow'r, 
defend  the  poor  from  harm. 

13  No  longer  let  the  wicked  vaunt, 

and,  proudly  boasting,  say, 
"Tush,  God  regards  not  what  we  do; 
"  he  never  will  repay." 

14  But  sure  thou  seest,  and  all  their  deeds 

impartially  dost  try ; 
The  orphan,  therefore,  and  the  poor, 
on  thee  for  aid  rely. 

15  Defenceless  let  the  wicked  fall, 

of  all  their  strength  bereft ; 
Confound,  O  God,  their  dark  designs, 
till  no  remains  are  left. 

16  Assert  thy  just  dominion.  Lord, 

which  shall  for  ever  stand; 
Thou  who  the  heathen  didst  expel 
from  this  thy  chosen  land. 

17  Thou  hear'st  the  humble  supplicants, 

that  to  thy  throne  repair ; 
Thou  first  prepar'st  their  hearts  to  pray, 
and  then  accept'st  their  pray'r. 

18  Thou,  in  thy  righteous  judgment,  weigh*st 

the  fatherless  and  poor; 


PSx\LM  Xi.  ifi 

That  so  the  tyrants  of  the  earth 
may  persecute  no  more, 

PSALM  XI. 

1  O INCE  I  have  plac'd  my  trust  in  God, 
>^  a  refuge  always  nigh, 

Why  should  I,  like  a  tim'rous  bird, 
to  distant  mountains  fly  ? 

2  Behold,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow, 

and  ready  fix  their  dart. 
Lurking  in  ambush  to  destroy 
the  men  of  upright  heart. 

3  When  once  the  firm  assurance  fails, 

which  public  faith  imparts, 
'Tis  time  for  innocence  to  fly 
from  such  deceitful  arts. 

4  The  Lord  hath  both  a  temple  here, 

And  righteous  throne  above ; 
Where  he  surveys  the  sons  of  men, 
And  how  their  councils  move. 

5  If  God  the  righteous,  whom  he  loves, 

for  trial  does  correct. 
What  must  the  sons  of  violence^ 
whom  he  abhors,  expect? 

6  Snares,  fire,  and  brimstone,  on  their  heads 

shall  in  one  tempest  show'r  ; 
This  dreadful  mixture  his  revenge 
into  their  cup  shall  pour. 

7  The  righteous  Lord  will  righteou-s  deeds 

with  signal  favour  grace, 
And  to  the  upright  man  disclose 
the  brightness  of  his  face. 

PSALM   XIL 

1  O  INCE  godly  men  decay,  O  Lord, 
li^       do  thou  my  cause  defend; 

For  scarce  these  wretched  times  afford 
one  just  and  faithful  friend. 

2  One  neighbour  now  can  scarce  believe 

what  t'other  does  impart ; 


U  PSALM  XIII. 

With  flatt'ring  lips  they  all  deceive, 
and  with  a  double  heart. 

3  But  lips  that  with  deceit  abound 

can  never  prosper  long; 
God' a  righteous  vengeance  will  confound 
the  proud  blaspheming  tongue. 

4  In  vain  those  foolish  boasters  say, 

"  our  tongues  are  sure  our  ou  n  ; 
"  With  doubtful  \\ords  we'll  still  betray, 
"  and  be  controul'd  by  none." 

5  For  God,  who  hears  the  suff'ring  poor, 

and  their  oppression  knows, 
Will  soon  arise  and  give  them  rest, 
in  spite  of  all  their  foes. 

6  The  word  of  God  shall  still  abide, 

and  void  of  falshood  be, 
As  is  the  silver,  sev'n  times  try'd, 
from  drossy  mixture  free. 

7  The  promise  of  his  aiding  grace 

shall  reach  its  purpos'd  end ; 
His  servants  from  this  faithless  race 
he  ever  shall  defend. 

8  Then  shall  the  wicked  be  perplex 'd, 

nor  know  which  way  to  fly; 
When  those  whom  they  despis'd  and  vex'd, 
shall  be  advanc'd  on  high. 

PSALM  XIII. 

1  XTOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord? 
JLJL  must  I  for  ever  mourn  ? 

How  long  wilt  thou  withdra\\  from  me, 
Oh,  never  to  return? 

2  How  long  shall  anxious  thoughts  my  soul, 

and  grief  my  heart  oppress? 
How  long  my  enemies  insult, 
and  I  hav^e  no  redress? 

3  Oh !  hear,  and  to  my  longing  eyes 

restore  thy  wonted  light, 
And  suddenly,  or  I  shall  sleep 
in  everlasting  night. 


PSALM  XIV.  17 

4  Restore  me,  lest  they  proudly  boast 

'twas  their  own  strength  o'ercame ; 
Permit  not  them  that  vex  my  soul 
to  triumph  in  my  shame. 

5  Since  I  have  always  plac'd  my  trust 

beneath  thy  mercy's  wing, 
Thy  saving  health  will  come ;  and  then 
my  heart  with  joy  shall  spring. 

6  Then  shall  my  song,  with  praise  inspir'd, 

to  thee  my  God  ascend  ;  , 

Who  to  thy  servant  in  distress 
such  bounty  didst  extend. 

PSATM  XIV. 

1  OURE  wicked  fools  must  needs  suppose, 
k3  that  God  is  nothing  but  a  name ; 
Corrupt  and  lewd  their  practice  grows ; 

no  breast  is  warm'd  with  holy  flame. 

2  TheLord  look'd  down  from  heav'n'shigh  tow'r, 

and  all  the  sons  of  men  did  view, 
To  see  if  any  own'd  his  pow'r; 
if  any  truth  or  justice  knew. 

3  But  all,  he  saw,  were  gone  aside, 

all  were  degen'rate  grown  and  base; 
None  took  religion  for  their  guide, 
not  one  of  all  the  sinful  race. 

4  But  can  these  workers  of  deceit 

be  all  so  dull  and  senseless  grown. 
That  they,  like  bread  my  people  eat, 
and  God's  almighty  pow'r  disown? 

5  How  will  they  tremble  then  for  fear, 

when  his  just  wrath  shall  them  overtake  ? 
For  to  the  righteous,   God  is  near, 
and  never  will  their  cause  forsake. 

6  111  men,  in  vain,  with  scorn  expose 

those  methods  which  the  good  pursue ; 
Since  God  a  refuge  is  for  those, 

whom  his  just  eyes  with  favour  view. 

7  Would  he  his  saving  pow'r  employ 

to  break  his  people's  servile  band, 


18  PSALM  XV,  XVI. 

Xhcn  shouts  of  universal  joy  2 

should  loudly  echo  through  the  land- 

PSALM  XV. 

1  "1"    ORD,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may 

1  A  to  thy  blest  courts  repair, 
Not,  stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
but  to  inhabit  there? 

2  'Tis  he,  whose  ev'ry  thought  and  deed 

by  rules  of  virtue  moves; 
Whose  gen'rous  tongue  disdains  to  speak 
The  thing  his  heart  disproves. 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge, 

his  neighbour's  fame  to  wound; 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report, 
by  malice  whisper'd  round. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  pow'r, 

can  treat  with  just  neglect ; 
And  piety,  though  cloath'd  in  rags, 
religiously  respect. 

5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 

has  ever  firmly  stood; 
And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss, 
he  makes  his  promise  good. 

6  Whose  soul  in  usury  disdains 

his  treasure  to  employ ; 
Whom  no  rewards  can  ever  bribe 
the  guikless  to  destroy. 

7  The  man^  who  by  his  steady  course 

has  happiness  insur'd. 
When  earth's  foundation  shakes,  shall  stand, 
by  Providence  secur'd. 

PSALM  XVL 

1  TJ^OTECT  me  from  my  cruel  foes, 
I       and  shield  me.  Lord,  from  harm ; 
Because  my  trust  1  still  repose 
on  thy  Almighty  arm. 


PSALM  XVI.  19 

2  My  soul  all  help  but  thine  does  slight, 

all  gods  but  thee  disown; 
Yet  can  no  deeds  of  mine  requite 
the  goodness  thou  hast  shown. 

3  But  those  that  strictly  virtuous  are, 

and  love  the  thing  that's  right, 
To  favour  always,  and  prefer, 
shall  be  my  chief  delight. 

4  How  shall  their  sorrows  be  increas'd, 

who  other  gods  adore ; 
Their  bloody  off'rings  I  detest, 
their  very  names  abhor. 

5  My  lot  is  fall'n  in  that  blest  land 

where  God  is  truly  known ; 
He  fills  my  cup  with  lib'ral  hand, 
'tis  he  supports  my  throne. 

6  In  nature's  most  delightful  scene 

my  happy  portion  lies; 
The  place  of  my  appointed  reign 
all  other  lands  outvies. 

7  Therefore  my  soul  shall  bless  the  Lord, 

whose  precepts  give  me  light ; 
And  private  counsel  still  afford 
in  sorrows  dismal  night. 

8  I  strive  each  action  to  approve 

to  his  all-seeing  eye ; 
No  danger  shall  my  hopes  remove, 
because  he  still  is  nigh. 

9  Therefore  my  heart  ^1  grief  defies, 

my  glory  does  rejoice; 
My  flesh  shall  rest,  in  hope  to  rise, 
wak'd  by  his  pow'rful  voice. 

10  Thou,  Lord,  when  I  resign  my  breath, 

my  soul  from  hell  shalt  free ; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 
the  least  corruption  see. 

1 1  Thou  shalt  the  paths  of  life  display, 

which  to  thy  presence  lead; 
Where  pleasures  dwell  without  allay, 
and  joys  that  never  fade. 


t9  PSALM  XVII. 

1  ^nr^O  my  just  plea  and  sad  complaint 

J      attend,  O  righteous  Lord  ; 
And  to  my  pray'r,  as  'tis  unfeign'd, 
a  gracious  ear  afford. 

2  As  in  thy  sight  I  am  approv'd, 

so  let  my  sentence  be ; 
And  with  impartial  eyes,  O  Lord, 
my  upright  dealing  see. 

3  For  thou  hast  search'd  my  heart  by  day, 

and  visited  by  night ; 
And,  on  the  strictest  trial,  found 

its  secret  motions  right. 
Nor  shall  thy  justice,  Lord,  alone 

my  heart's  designs  acquit; 
Fori  have  purpos'd  that  my  tongue 

shall  no  offence  commit. 

4  I  know  what  wicked  men  would  do,  ^ 

their  safety  to  maintain; 
But  me  thy  just  and  mild  commands 
from  bloody  paths  restrain. 

5  That  I  may  still,  in  spite  of  wrongs, 

my  innocence  secure, 
O  guide  me  in  thy  righteous  ways, 
and  make  my  footsteps  sure. 

6  Since,  heretofore,  I  ne'er  in  vain 

to  thee  my  pray'r  address'd ; 
O !  now,  my  God,  incline  thine  ear 
to  this  my  just  request. 

7  The  wonders  of  thy  truth  and  love 

In  my  defence  engage ; 
Thou,  whose  right  hand  preserves  thy  saints 
From  their  oppressor's  rage. 

PART  II. 

8,  9  O!  keep  me  in  thy  tend'rest  care; 

thy  shelt'ring  wings  stretch  out, 
To  guard  me  safe  from  savage  foes, 

that  compass  me  about: 
10  O'ergrown  with  luxury,  inclos'd 

in  their  own  fat  they  lie  ; 


PSALM  XVIII.  St 

And,  with  a  proud  blaspheming  mouth, 
both  God  and  man  defy. 

11  Well  may  they  boast,  for  they  have  now 

my  paths  encompass'd  round; 
Their  eyes  at  watch,  their  bodies  bow'd, 
and  couching  on  the  ground; 

12  In  posture  of  a  Hon  set, 

when  greedy  of  his  prey ; 
Or  a  young  lion,  when  he  lurks 
within  a  covert  way. 

13  Arise,  O  Lord,  defeat  their  plots, 

their  swelling  rage  controul; 
From  wicked  men,  who  are  thy  sword, 
deliver  thou  my  soul: 

14  From  worldly  men,  thy  sharpest  scourge, 

whose  portion's  here  below; 
Who,  fiird  with  earthly  stores,  aspire 
no  other  bliss  to  know. 

15  Their  race  is  num'rous,  that  partake 

their  substance  while  they  live; 
Their  heirs  survive,  to  whom  they  may 
the  vast  remainder  give. 

16  But  I,  in  uprightness,  thy  face 

shall  view  without  controul ; 
And,  waking,  shall  its  image  find 
reflected  in  my  soul. 


PSALM  XVIII. 


1,2 


NO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
my  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 

a  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 
Thou,  my  deliv'rer  art,  my  God ; 
my  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  pow'r ; 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, O  e -^S 
at  home  my  safeguard  and  my  towV. 
3  To  thee  I  will  address  my  pray'r, 
to  whom  all  praise  we  j  u  stly  owe ; 
So  shall  I.  by  thy  watchful  care,  Oi 

be  guarded  from  my  treach'rous  foe. 


22  PSALM  XVIII. 

4,  5  By  floods  of  wicked  men  distress'd, 
with  seas  of  sorrow  compass'd  round, 
With  dire  infernal  pangs  oppress'd, 
in  death's  unwieldy  fetters  bound; 

6  To  heav'n  I  made  my  mournful  pray'r,       -^  j^ 

to  God  address'd  my  humble  moan ; 
Who  graciously  inclin'd  his  ear, 
and  heard  me  from  his  lofty  throne. 

PART  II. 

7  When  God  arose  my  part  to  take, 

the  conscious  earth  was  struck  with  fear ; 
The  hills  did  at  his  presence  shake, 
nor  could  his  dreadful  fury  bear. 

8  Thick  clouds  of  smoke  dispers'd  abroad, 

ensigns  of  wrath,  before  him  came ; 
Devouring  fire  around  him  glow'd, 
that  coals  were  kindled  at  its  flame. 

9  He  left  the  beauteous  realms  of  light, 

whilst  heav'n  bow'd  down  its  awful  head; 
Beneath  his  feet  substantial  night 
was  like  a  sable  carpet  spread. 

10  The  chariot  of  the  King  of  kings, 

which  active  troops  of  angels  drew, 
On  a  strong  tempest's  rapid  wings, 

with  most  amazing  swiftness  flew. 
11, 12  Black  watery  mists  and  clouds  conspir'd, 

with  thickest  shades  his  face  to  veil ; 
But  at  his  brightness  soon  retir'd, 

and  fell  in  show'rs  of  fire  and  hail. 

13  Through  Heav'n's  wide  arch  a  thund'ringpcal, 

God's  a4igry  voice  did  loudly  roar; 
While  earth's  sad  face  with  heaps  of  hail, 
and  flakes  of  fire,  was  cover'd  o'er. 

14  His  sharpen'd  arrows  round  he  threw, 

which  made  his  scatter'd  foes  retreat ; 
Like  darts  his  nimble  light'nings  flew, 
and  quickly  finish'd  their  defeat. 

15  The  deep  its  secret  stores  disclos'd, 

the  world's  foundations  naked  lay; 


PSALM  XVIII.  n'. 

By  his  avenging  wrath  expos'd,  '-i  C    <^ 

which  fiercely  rag'd  that  dreadful  day. 

PART   III. 

16  The  Lord  did  on  my  side  engage; 

from  Heav'n,  his  throne,  my  cause  upheld; 
And  snatch'd  me  from  the  furious  rage 
of  threat'ning  waves,  that  proudly  swell'd. 

17  God  his  resistless  pow'r  employ 'd 

my  strongest  foes'  attempts  to  break; 
Who  else  with  ease  had  soon  destroy'd 
the  weak  defence  that  I  could  make. 

18  Their  subtle  rage  had  near  prevail'd, 

when  I  distress'd  and  friendless  lay ; 
But  still,  when  other  succours  fail'd,      ^  ^■ 
God  was  my  firm  support  and  stay. 

19  From  dangers  that  inclos'd  me  round, 

he  brought  me  forth,  and  set  me  free ; 
For  some  just  cause  his  goodness  found,    ? 
that  mov'd  him  to  delight  in  me. 

20  Because  in  me  no  guilt  remains, 

God  does  his  gracious  help  extend: 
My  hands  are  free  from  bloody  stains ; 

therefore  the  Lord  is  still  my  friend. 
21,  22  For  I  his  judgments  keep  in  sight, 

in  his  just  paths  I  always  trod ; 
I  never  did  his  statutes  slight, 

nor  loosely  wander'd  from  my  God. 
23,  24  But  still  my  soul,  sincere  and  pure, 

did  ev'n  from  darling  sins  refrain; 
His  favours  therefore  yet  endure, 

because  my  heart  and  hands  are  clean. 

PART    IV. 

25,  26  Thou  suit'st,  O  Lord,  thy  righteous  ways 
to  various  paths  of  human-kmd ; 
They  who  for  mercy  merit  praise, 

with  thee  shall  wond'rous  mercy  find. 
Thou  to  the  just  shalt  justice  show ;        .: x 
the  pure  thy  purity  shall  see: 
3X 


24  PSALM  XVIII. 

Such  as  perversely  choose  to  go,  : 

shall  meet  with  due  returns  from  thee. 
27,  28  That  he  the  humble  soul  will  save, 
and  crush  the  haughty's  boasted  might, 

In  me  the  Lord  an  instance  gave, 

whose  darkness  he  has  turn'd  to  light. 

29  On  his  firm  succour  I  rely'd, 

and  did  o'ernum'rous  foes  prevail; 
Nor  fear'd,  whilst  he  was  on  my  side^ 
the  best-defended  walls  to  scale. 

30  For  God's  designs  shall  still  succeed, 

his  word  will  bear  the  utmost  test ; 
He's  a  strong  shield  to  all  that  need, 
and  on  his  sure  protection  rest. 

31  Who  then  deserves  to  be  ador'd, 

but  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend? 
Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
can  with  resistless  pow'r  defend  ? 

PART  V. 

32,  33  'Tis  God  that  girds  my  armour  on, 
and  all  my  just  designs  fulfils ; 
Through  him  my  feet  can  swiftly  run, 
and  nimbly  climb  the  steepest  hills. 

34  Lessons  of  war  from  him  I  take, 

and  manly  weapons  learn  to  wield ; 
Strong  bows  of  steel  with  ease  I  break, 
forc'd  by  my  stronger  arms  to  yield. 

35  The  buckler  of  his  saving  health 

protects  me  from  assaulting  foes ; 
His  hand  sustains  me  still;  my  wealth 
and  greatness  from  his  bounty  flows. 

36  My  goings  he  enlarg'd  abroad, 

till  then  to  narrow  paths  confin'd ; 
And,  when  in  slipp'ry  ways  I  trod, 
the  method  of  my  steps  design'd. 

37  Through  him  I  num'rous  hosts  defeat, 

and  iflying  squadrons  captive  take ; 
Nor  from  my  fierce  pursuit  retreat, 
till  I  a  final  concyiest  make. 


PSALM  XVIII.  25 

38  Cover'd  with  wounds,  in  vain  they  try 

their  vanquish'd  heads  again  to  rear; 
Spite  of  their  boasted  strength,  they  Ue 
beneath  my  feet,  and  grovel  there. 

39  God,  when  fresh  armies  take  the  field, 

recrmts  my  strength,  my  courage  warms  ; 
He  makes  my  strong  opposers  yield, 
subdu'd  by  my  prevailing  arms. 

40  Through  him  the  necks  of  prostrate  foes 

my  conqu'ring  feet  in  triumph  press; 
Aided  by  him,  1  root  out  those, 
who  hate  and  envy  my  success. 

41  With  loud  complaints  all  friends  they  try'd; 

but  none  was  able  to  defend ; 
At  length  to  God  for  help  they  cry'd ; 
but  God  would  no  assistance  lend. 

42  Like  flying  dust,  which  wmds  pursue, 

their  broken  troops  I  scatter'd  round ; 
Their  slaughter'd  bodies  forth  I  threw, 
like  loathsome  dirt,  that  clogs  the  ground. 

PART  VI. 

'43  Our  factious  tribes,  at  strife  till  now, 
by  God's  appointment  me  obey ; 
The  heathen  to  my  sceptre  bow, 
and  foreign  nations  own  my  sway. 

44  Remotest  realms  their  homage  send, 

when  my  successful  name  they  hear ; 
Strangers  for  my  commands  attend, 
charm'd  with  respect,  or  aw'd  by  fear. 

45  All  to  my  summons  tamely  yield, 

or  soon  in  battle  are  dismay'd ; 
For  stronger  holds  they  quit  the  field, 
and  still  in  strongest  holds  afraid. 

46  I^et  the  eternal  Lord  be  prais'd, 

the  rock  on  whose  defence  I  rest! 
To  highest  Heav'ns  his  Name  be  rais'd, 
who  me  with  his  salvation  bless'd ! 

47  'Tis  God  that  still  supports  my  right; 

his  just  revenge  my  foes  pursues  ; 


2©  PSALM  XIX. 

'Tis  he,  that,  with  resistless  might, 
fierce  nations  to  my  yoke  subdues. 

48  My  universal  safeguard  he! 

from  whom  my  lasting  honours  flow ; 
He  made  me  great,  and  set  me  free 
from  my  remorseless  bloody  foe. 

49  Therefore,  to  celebrate  his  fame, 

my  grateful  voice  to  Heav'n  I'll  raise ; 
And  nations,  strangers  to  his  Name, 
shall  thus  be  taught  to  sing  his  praise: 

50  "  God  to  his  king  deliv'rance  sends ; 

"  shows  his  anointed  signal  grace ; 
"  His  mercy  evermore  extends 

"  to  David,  and  his  promis'd  race." 

PSALM  XIX. 

1  rriHE  Heav'ns  declare  thy  glory,  hord^ 

B      which  that  alone  can  fill ; 
The  firmament  and  stars  express 
iheir  great  Creator's  skill. 

2  Tlie  dawn  of  each  returning  day 

fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings; 
And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
divine  instruction  springs. 

3  Their  pow'rful  language  to  no  realm 

or  region  is  confin'd  ; 
'Tis  nature's  voice,  and  understood 
alike  by  all  mankind. 

4  Tlieir  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 

through  earth's  extent  display  ; 
Whose  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 
does  round  the  world  convey. 

5  No  bridegroom  on  his  nuptial  day, 

has  such  a  cheerful  face ; 

No  giant  does  like  him  rejoice 

to  run  his  ;;Iorious  race. 

6  From  east  to  west,  from  west  to  east, 

his  restless  course  he  goes; 
And,  through  his  progress,  cheerful  light 
and  vital  warmth  bestows. 


PSALM  HX.  27 

PART  II. 

7  God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul  j 

reclaims  from  false  desires ; 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
the  ignorant  inspires. 

8  The  statues  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

ana  bring  sincere  delight ; 
His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 

assist  the  feeblest  sight.  • 

9  His  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd,  D^ 

on  sure  foundations  laid; 
His  equal  laws  arc  in  the  scales 
of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd ; 

10  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 

of  gold  refin'd  with  skill ; 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
that  from  the  comb  distil. 

1 1  My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 

and  friendly  warnings  give ; 
Divine  rewards  attend  on  those, 
who  by  thy  precepts  live. 

12  But  what  frail  man  observes  how  oft 

he  does  from  virtue  fall? 
O  cleanse  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
thou  God  that  know'st  them  all ! 

13  Let  no  presumptuous  sin,  O  Lord, 

dominion  have  o'er  me  ; 
That,  by  thy  grace  preserv'd,  I  may 
the  great  transgression  flee. 

14  So  shall, my  pray'r  and  praises  be 

with  thy  acceptance  blest ; 
And  I  secure  on  thy  defence, 
my  Strength  and  Saviour,  rest. 

PSALM  XX. 

1  nr^HE  Lord  to  thy  request  attend,.  . .,   '  n 
1      and  hear  thee  in  distress  j>  ^b^'^T  ^ifj 
The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defend,  /*, 

and  grant  thy  arms  success ; 


SS  PSALM  XXI. 

2  To  aid  thee  from  on  high  repair, 

and  strength  from  Sion  give  ; 

3  Remember  all  thy  off 'rings  there, 

thy  sacrifice  receive : 

4  To  compass  thy  own  heart's  desire 

thy  counsels  still  direct ; 
Make  kindly  all  events  conspire 
to  bring  them  to  effect. 

5  To  thy  salvation,  Lord,  for  aid 

we  cheerfully  repair, 
With  banners  in  thy  name  display'd ; 
"  The  Lord  accept  thy  pray'r." 

6  Our  hopes  are  fix'd,  that  now  the  Lord 

our  sov'reign  will  defend ; 
From  Heav'n  resistless  aid  afford, 
and  to  his  pray'r  attend. 

7  Some  trust  in  steeds  for  war  design'd; 

on  chariots  some  rely ; 
Against  them  all  we'll  call  to  mind 
the  power  of  God  most  high. 

8  But  from  their  steeds  and  chariots  thrown, 

behold  them  through  the  plain, 
Disorder'd,  broke,  and  trampled  down, 
whilst  firm  our  troops  remain. 

9  Still  save  us,  Lord,  and  still  proceed 

our  rightful  cause  to  bless; 
Hear,  King  of  Heav'n,  in  times  of  need, 
the  pray'rs  that  we  address. 

PSALM  XXL 

1  ^  I  ^HE  king,  O  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise^ 

Jl^     shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice  ; 
With  thy  salvation  crown'd,  shall  raise 
to  Heaven  his  cheerful  voice. 

2  For  thou,  whate'er  his  lips  request, 

not  only  dost  impart ; 
But  hast,  with  thy  acceptance,  blest 
the  wishes  of  his  heart. 

3  Thy  goodness  and  thy  tender  care 

have  all  his  l:V)pes  outgone ; 


PSALM  XXI.  29 

A  crown  of  gold  thou  mad'sthim  wear, 
and  sett'st  it  firmly  on. 

4  He  pray'd  for  life ;  and  thou,  O  Lord, 

did'st  to  his  prayer  attend, 
And  graciously  to  him  afford 
a  life  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

5  Thy  sure  defence  through  nations  round 

has  spread  his  glorious  name : 
And  his  successful  actions  crown'd 
with  majesty  and  fame. 

6  Eternal  blessings  thou  bestow'st, 

and  mak'st  his  joys  increase  ; 
Whilst  thou  to  him  unclouded  show'st 
the  brightness  of  thy  face. 

PART  II. 

7  Because  the  king  on  God  alone 

for  timely  aid  relies  ; 
His  mercy  still  supports  his  throne, 
and  all  his  wants  supplies. 

8  But,  righteous  Lord,  thy  stubborn  foes 

shall  feel  thy  heavy  hand ; 
Thy  vengeful  arm  shall  find  out  those, 
that  hate  thy  mild  command. 

9  When  thou  against  them  dost  engage, 

thy  just  but  dreadful  doom 
Shall,  like  a  glowing  oven's  rage, 
their  hopes  and  them  consume. 

10  Nor  shall  thy  furious  anger  cease, 

or  with  their  ruin  end ; 
But  root  out  all  their  guilty  race, 
and  to  their  seed  extend. 

11  For  all  their  thoughts  were  set  on  ill, 

their  hearts  on  malice  bent ; 
But  thou  with  watchful  care  didst  still 
the  ill  effects  prevent. 

12  While  they  their  swift  retreat  shall  make 

to  'scape  thy  dreadful  might, 
Thy  swifter  arrow^s  shall  o'ertake, 
and  gall  them  in  their^ilight. 


30  PSALM  XXII. 

13  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wond'rous  strength  disclose, 
and  thus  exalt  thy  fame; 
Whilst  wc  glad  songs  of  praise  compose 
to  thy  Almighty  Name. 

PSALM   XXII. 

1  ly  yr Y  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  me 
J^VjL  when  1  with  anguish  faint? 

O!  why  so  far  from  me  remov'd, 
and  from  my  loud  complaint  ? 

2  All  day,  but  all  the  day  unheard, 

to  thee  do  I  complain ; 
With  cries  implore  relief  all  night, 
but  cry  all  night  in  vain. 

3  Yet  thou  art  still  the  righteous  Judge 

of  innocence  oppress'd; 
And  therefore  Israel's  praises  are 

of  right  to  thee  address'd. 
4,  5  On  thee  our  ancestors  rely'd, 

and  thy  deliv 'ranee  found; 
With  pious  confidence  they  pray'd, 

and  with  success  were  crown'd. 

6  But  I  am  treated  like  a  worm ; 

like  none  of  human  birth ; 
Not  only  by  the  great  revil'd, 
but  made  the  rabble's  mirth. 

7  With  laughter  all  the  gazing  crowd 

my  agonies  survey; 
They  shoot  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
and  thus  deriding  say ; 

8  "  In  God  he  trusted,  boasting  oft 

"  that  he  was  Heav'n's  delight; 
"  Let  God  come  down  to  save  him  now, 
*^  and  own  his  favourite." 

PART  II. 

0  Thou  mad'st  my  teeming  mother's  womb 
a  living  offspring  bear  ; 
When  but  a  suckling  at  the  breast, 
I  was  thy  early  care. 


PSALM  XXII.  SI 

10Thou,guardian  like,  didst  shield  from  wrongs 
my  helpless  infant  days ; 
x\nd  since  hast  been  my  God,  and  guide 
through  life's  bewilder'd  ways. 

1 1  Withdraw  not  then  so  far  from  me, 

when  trouble  is  so  nigh ; 
O,  send  me  help !  thy  help,  on  which 
I  only  can  rely. 

12  High  pamper'd  bulls,  a  frowning  herd, 

from  Basan's  forest  met, 
With  strength  proportion'd  to  their  rage, 
have  me  around  beset. 

13  They  gape  on  me,  and  ev'ry  mouth 

a  yawning  grave  appears; 
The  desert  lion's  savage  roar 
less  dreadful  is  than  theirs. 

PART  III. 

14  My  blood  like  water's  spill'd,  my  joints 

are  rack'd  and  out  of  frame ; 
M"  heart  dissolves  within  my  breast, 
like  wax  before  the  flame. 

15  My  strength  like  potter's  earth,  is  parch'd ; 

my  tongue  cleaves  to  my  jaws ; 
And  to  the  silent  shades  of  death 
my  fainting  soul  withdraws. 

16  Like  blood-hounds,  to  surround  me,  they 

in  pack'd  assemblies  meet : 
They  pierc'd  my  inoffensive  hands ; 
they  pierc'd  my  harmless  feet. 

17  My  body's  rack'd,  till  all  my  bones 

distinctly  may  be  told ; 
Yet  such  a  spectacle  of  woe 
as  pastime  they  behold. 
is  As  spoil,  my  garments  they  divide, 
lots  for  my  vesture  cast; 

19  Therefore  approach,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 

and  to  my  succour  haste, 

20  From  their  sharp  swords  protect  thou  me  j 

pfall  but  life  bereft: 

ay 


S2  XXlt. 

Nor  let  my  darling  in  the  pow'r 
of  cruel  dogs  be  left. 

2 1  To  save  me  from  the  lion's  jaws, 

thy  present  succour  send; 

As  once,  from  goring  unicorns, 

thou  didst  my  life  defend. 

22  Then  to  my  brethren  I'll  declare 

the  triumphs  of  thy  Name; 
In  presence  of  assembled  saints 
thy  glory  thus  proclaim : 

23  "  Ye  worshippers  of  Jacob's  God, 

"  all  you  of  Israel's  line, 
"  O  praise  the  Lord,  and  to  your  praise' 
"  sincere  obedience  join. 

24  "  He  ne'er  disdain'd  on  low  distress 

*'  to  cast  a  gracious  eye; 
"  Nor  turn'd  from  poverty  his  face, 
"  but  hears  its  humble  cry." 

PART  IV. 

25  Thus,  in  thy  sacred  courts,  will  t 

my  cheerful  thanks  express; 
In  presence  of  thy  saints  perform 
the  vows  of  my  distress. 

26  The  meek  companions  of  my  grief 

shall  find  my  table  spread; 
and  all  that  seek  the  Lord,  shall  be 
with  joys  immortal  fed. 

27  Then  shall  the  glad  converted  world 

to  God  their  homage  pay ; 
And  scatter'd  nations  of  the  earth 
one  Sov'reicrn  Lord  ubcy. 

28  'Tis  his  supreme  prerogative 

o'er  subject  kings  to  reign ; 
'Tis  just  that  he  should  rule  the  worldj 
who  does  the  world  sustain. 

29  The  rich,  who  arc  with  plenty  fed, 

His  bounty  must  confess  ; 
The  sons  of  want,  by  him  reliev'd, 
Their  gen'rous  Patron  bless. 


PSALM  XXIII,  XXIV.  53 

With  humble  worship  to  his  throne 

they  all  for  aid  resort ; 
That  pow'r,  which  first  their  beings  gave, 

can  only  them  support. 
30,  31  Then  shall  a  chosen  spotless  race, 

devoted  to  his  Name, 
To  their  admiring  heirs  his  truth, 

and  glorious  acts,  proclaim, 

PSALM  xxin. 

1  r  I  iHE  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 

X.       vouchsafes  to  be  my  Guide ; 
The  Shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care, 
my  wants  are  all   supply 'd. 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  fee4, 

and  gently  there  repose ; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
refreshing  water  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wand'ring  soul  reclaim, 

and,  to  his  endless  praise. 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
in  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4  I  pass  the  gloQiny  vale  of  death, 

from  fear  and  danger  free ; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  ancj  staff 

defend  and  comfort  me. 
5  In  presence  of  my  spiteful  foes 

he  does  my  table  spread; 
He  crowns  my  cup  with  cheerful  wine, 

with  oil  anoints  my  head. 
6  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wond'rous  love 

through  all  my  life  extend^ 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 

and  in  his  temple  ^pend. 

PSALM  XXIV. 

1  nr^HE  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
X     the  Lord's  her  fulness  is ; 
The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein, 
by  sov'reign  right  are  his. 


S4  PSALM  XXV. 

2  He  fram'd  and  fix'd  it  on  the  seas; 

and  his  Almighty  hand, 
Upon  inconstant  floods,  has  made 
the  stable  fabric  stand. 

3  But  for  himself,  this  Lord  of  all 

one  chosen  scat  design'd; 

O !  who  shall  to  that  sacred  hill 

deserv'd  admittance  find? 

4  The  man,  vvliose  hands  and  heart  are  pure, 

whose  thoughts  from  pride  are  freej 
Who  honest  poverty  prefers 
to  gainful  perjury. 

5  This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 

shall  show'r  his  blessings  down; 
Whom  God,  his  Saviour,  shall  vouchsafe 
with  righteousness  to  crown. 

6  Such  is  the  race  of  saints,  by  whom 

the  sacred  courts  are  trod; 
And  such  the  proselytes  that  seek 
the  face  of  Jacob's  God. 

7  Erect  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 

unfold,  to  entertain 
The  King  of  Glory :  see !  he  comes 

with  his  celestial  train. 
Who  is  the  King  of  Glory?  who? 

the  Lord,  for  strength  renown'd; 
In  battle  mighty ;  o'er  his  foes 

eternal  victor  crown'd. 

9  Erect  your  heads,  ye  gates  ;  unfold 

in  state  to  entertain 
The  King  of  Glory :  see !  he  comes 
with  all  his  shining  train. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory?  who? 

the  Lord  of  hosts  renown'd ; 
Of  glory  he  alone  is  King, 
who  is  with  glory  crown'd. 

PSALM  XXV. 

1,  2  nr^O  God,  in  whom  I  trust, 
\      I  lift  my  heart  and  voice ; 


PSALM  XXV.  35 

0 1  let  me  not  be  put  to  shame, 
nor  let  my  foes  rejoice. 
3  Those  who  on  thee  yg\% 
let  no  disgrace  attend ; 
Be  that  the  shameful  lot  of  such, 
as  wilfully  offend. 
4,  5  To  me  thy  truth  impart, 
and  lead  me  in  thy  way ; 
For  thou  art  he  that  brings  me  help; 
on  thee  I  wait  all  day. 

6  Thy  mercies,  and  thy  love, 

O  Lord,  recal  to  mind: 
And  graciously  continue  still, 
as  thou  wert  ever,  kind. 

7  Let  all  my  youthful  crimes 

be  blotted  out  by  thee  ; 
And,  for  thy  wond'rous  goodness  sake 
in  mercy  think  on  me. 

8  His  mercy,  and  his  truth, 

the  righteous  Lord  displays, 
In  bringing  wand'ring  sinners  home, 
and  teaching  them  his  ways. 

9  He  those  in  justice  guides, 

who  his  direction  seek ; 
And  in  his  sacred  paths  shall  lead 
the  humble  and  the  meek. 

10  Through  all  the  ways  of  God 

both  truth  and  mercy  shine. 
To  such  as,  with  religious  hearts, 
to  his  blest  will  incline. 

PART  n. 

11  Since  mercy  is  the  grace, 

that  most  exalts  thy  fame. 
Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  O  Lord, 
and  so  advance  thy  Name. 

12  Whoe'er,  with  humble  fear, 

to  God  his  duty  pays, 
Shall  find  the  Lord  a  faithful  guidq^ 
in  all  his  righteous  ways. 


S6  PSALM  XXV. 

13  His  quiet  soul  with  peace 

shall  be  for  ever  bless'd ; 
And  by  his  num'rous  race  the  land 
successively  possess'd. 

14  For  God  to  all  his  saints 

his  secret  will  imparts, 
And  does  his  gracious  covenant  write 
in  their  obedient  hearts. 

15  To  him  I  lift  my  eyes, 

and  wait  his  timely  aid. 
Who  breaks  the  strong  and  treach'rous  snarc> 
which  for  my  feet  was  laid. 

16  O!  turn,  and  all  my  griefs, 

in  mercy,  Lord,  redress; 
For  I  am  compass'd  round  with  woes, 
and  plung'd  in  deep  distress. 

17  The  sorrows  of  my  heart 

to  mighty  sums  increase; 
O !  from  this  dark  and  dismal  state 
my  troubled  soul  release ! 

18  Do  thou,  with  tender  eyes, 

my  sad  affliction  see; 
Acquit  me.  Lord,  and  from  my  guilt 
entirely  set  me  free. 

19  Consider,  Lord,  my  foes, 

how  vast  their  numbers  grow. 
What  lawless  force  and  rage  they  use, 
what  boundless  hate  they  show. 

20  Protect,  and  set  my  soul 

from  their  fierce  malice  free  ; 
Nor  let  me  be  asham'd,  who  place 
my  stedfast  trust  in  thee. 

21  Let  all  my  righteous  acts 

to  full  perfection  rise: 
Because  my  firm  and  constant  hope 
on  thee  alone  relies. 

22  To  Israel's  chosen  race 

continue  ever  kind ; 
And,  in  the  midst  of  all  their  wants, 
let  them  thy  succour  find. 


PSALM  XXVL  57 

I  TUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths 
J    of  righteousness  have  trod; 

I  cannot  fail,  who  all  my  trust 
repose  on  thee  my  God. 
2,  3  Search  thou  my  heart,  whose  innocence 
will  shine  the  more  'tis  try'd ; 
For  I  have  kept  thy  grace  in  view, 
and  made  thy  truth  my  guide. 

4  I  never  for  companions  took 

the  idle  or  profane; 
No  hypocrite,  with  all  his  arts, 
could  e'er  my  friendship  gain. 

5  I  hate  the  busy  plotting  crew, 

who  make  distracted  times ; 
And  shun  their  wicked  company, 
as  I  avoid  their  crimes. 

6  I'll  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 

and  bring  a  heart  so  pure. 
That,  when  thy  altar  I  approach, 
my  welcome  shall  secure. 
7,  8  My  thanks  I'll  publish  there,  and  tell 
how  thy  renown  excels ; 
That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
in  which  thy  honour  dwells. 

9  Pass  not  on  me  the  sinners'  doom, 

who  murder  make  their  trade ; 

10  Who  others'  rights,  by  secret  bribes, 

or  open  force,  invade. 

I I  But  I  will  walk  in  paths  of  truth, 

and  innocence  pursue ; 
Protect  me,  therefore,  and  to  me 
thy  mercies.  Lord,  renew. 
12  In  spite  of  all  assaulting  foes, 
I  still  maintain  my  ground ; 
And  shall  survive  among  thy  saints, 
thy  praises  to  resound. 

PSALM  XXVII. 


■w 


HOM  should  I  fear,  since  God  to  me 
is  saving  health  and  hght? 


58  PSALM  XXVII. 

Since  strongly  he  my  life  supports; 
what  can  my  soul  affright? 

2  With  fiefcc  intent  my  flesh  to  tear, 

when  foes  beset  me  round, 
They  stumbled,  and  their  haughty  crests 
were  made  to  strike  the  ground. 

3  Through  him  my  heart,  undaunted,  dares 

with  mighty  hosts  to  cope  ; 
Through  him,  in  doubtful  straits  of  war, 
for  good  success  I  hope. 

4  Henceforth,  within  his  house  to  dwell 

I  earnestly  desire ; 
His  wond'rous  beauty  there  to  view, 
and  of  his  will  enquire. 

5  For  there  I  may  with  comfort  rest, 

in  times  of  deep  distress ; 
And  safe,  as  on  a  rock,  abide 
in  that  secure  recess: 

6  Whilst  God  o'er  all  my  haughty  foes 

my  lofty  head  shall  raise  ; 
And  I  my  joyful  tribute  bring, 
with  grateful  songs  of  praise. 

PART  II. 

7  Continue,  Lord,  to  hear  my  voice, 

whene'er  to  thee  I  cry; 
In  mercy  my  complaints  receive^ 
nor  my  request  deny. 

8  When  us  to  seek  thy  glorious  face 

thou  kindly  dost  advise ; 
"  Thy  glorious  face  I'll  always  seek,'* 
my  grateful  heart  replic  s. 

9  Then  hide  not  thou  thy  face,  O  Lord) 

nor  me  in  wrath  reject ; 
My  God  and  Saviour,  leave  not  him 
thou  didst  so  oft  protect. 

10  Though  all  my  friends,  and  kindred  too^ 

their  helpless  charge  forsake ; 
Yet  thou,  whose  love  excels  them  all, 
wilt  care  and  pity  take. 


PSALM  XXVIII.  39 

1 1  Instruct  me  in  thy  paths,  O  Lord ; 

my  ways  directly  guide ; 
Lest  envious  men,  who  watch  my  steps, 
should  see  me  tread  aside. 

12  Lord  disappoint  my  cruel  foes; 

defeat  their  ill  desire, 
Whose  lying  lips,  and  bloody  hands, 
against  my  peace  conspire. 
IS  I  trusted  that  my  future  life 

should  with  thy  love  be  crown'd; 
Or  else  my  fainting  soul  had  sunk, 
with  sorrow  compass'd  round. 
14  God's  time  with  patient  faith  expect, 
who  will  inspire  thy  breast 
With  inward  strength :  do  thou  thy  part, 
and  leave  to  him  the  rest. 

PSALM   XXVIII. 

1  /^  LORD,  my  rock,  to  thee  I  cry, 
\^_y  in  sighs  consume  my  breath  ; 
O!  answer,  or  I  shall  become 

like  those  that  sleep  in  death. 

2  Regard  my  supplication.  Lord, 

the  cries  that  I  repeat. 
With  weeping  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
before  thy  mercy-seat. 

3  Let  me  escape  the  sinners'  doom, 

who  make  a  trade  of  ill. 
And  ever  speak  the  person  fair, 
whose  blood  they  mean  to  spill. 

4  According  to  their  crimes'  extent, 

let  justice  have  its  course ; 
Relentless  be  to  them,  as  they 
have  sinn'd  without  remorse. 
$  Since  they  the  works  of  God  despise 
nor  will  his  grace  adore; 
His  wrath  shall  utterly  destroy, 
and  build  them  up  no  more. 
6  But  I,  with  due  acknowledgment, 
his  praises  will  resound. 


40  PSALM  XXIX. 

From  whom  the  cries  of  my  distress 
a  gracious  answer  found. 

7  My  heart  its  confidence  repos'd 

in  God,  my  strength  and  shield; 
In  him  I  trusted,  and  return'd 

triumphant  from  the  field. 
As  he  hath  made  my  joys  complete, 

'tis  just  that  I  should  raise 
The  cheerful  tribute  of  my  thanks, 

and  thus  resound  his  praise: 

8  "  His  aiding  pow'r  supports  the  troops, 

"  that  my  just  cause  maintain: 
"  'Twas  he  advanc'd  me  to  the  throne  j 
"  'tis  he  secures  my  reign." 

9  Preserve  thy  chosen,  and  proceed 

thine  heritage  to  bless; 
With  plenty  prosper  them,  in  peace  ; 
in  battle,  with  success. 

PSALM  XXIX. 

1  "\7"E  princes,  that  in  might  excel, 

jL     your  grateful  sacrifice  prepare  ; 
God's  glorious  actions  loudly  tell, 
his  wond'rous  pow'r  to  all  declare. 

2  To  his  great  name  fresh  altars  raise ; 

devoutly  due  respect  aftbrd; 
Him  in  his  holy  temple  praise, 

where  he's  with  solemn  state  ador'd. 

3  'Tis  he  that,  with  amazing  noise, 

the  wat'ry  clouds  in  sunder  breaks ; 
The  ocean  trembles  at  his  voice, 

when  hefromheav'nin  thunder  speaks. 
4,  5  How  full  of  pow'r  his  voice  appears! 
with  what  majestic  terror  crown'd  ! 
Which  from  tlieir  roots  tall  cedars  tears, 
and  strows  their  scatter'd  branches  round. 
6  They,  and  the  hills  on  which  they  grow, 
are  sometimes  hurry 'd  far  away  ; 
And  leap^  hke  hinds  that  bounding  go, 
or  unicorns  in, youthful  play. 


PSALM  XXX.  41 

7,  8  When  God  in  thunder  loudly  speaks, 
and  scatter'd  flames  of  hght'ning  sends 
The  forest  nods,  the  desert  quakes, 
and  stubborn  Kadesh  lowly  bends. 
9  He  makes  the  hmds  to  cast  their  young, 
and  lays  the  beasts'  dark  coverts  bare; 
While  those  that  to  his  courts  belong, 
securely  sing  his  praises  there. 
10,  1 1  God  rules  the  angry  floods  on  high; 
his  boundless  sway  shall  never  cease ; 
His  saints  with  strength  he  will  supply, 
and  bless  his  own  with  constant  peace, 

PSALM  XXX. 

1  X'LL  celebrate  thy  praises,  Lord, 
X  who  didst  thy  pow'r  employ 
To  raise  my  drooping  head,  and  check 
my  foes'  insulting  joy. 
2,  3  In  my  distress  I  cry'd  to  thee, 
who  kindly  didst  relieve. 
And  from  the  grave's  expecting  jaws 
my  hopeless  life  retrieve. 
■4  Thus  to  his  courts  ye  saints  of  his, 
with  songs  of  praise  repair ; 
With  me  commemorate  his  truth, 
and  providential  care. 

5  His  wrath  has  but  a  moments  reign, 

his  favour  no  decay ; 
Your  night  of  grief  is  recompens'd 
with  joy's  returning  day. 

6  But  I,  inprosp'rous  days  presum'd ; 

no  sudden  change  I  fear'd  ; 
Whilst  in  my  sunshine  of  success 
no  low'ring  cloud  appear'd. 

7  But  soon  I  found  thy  favour.  Lord, 

my  empire's  only  trust ; 
For  when  thou  hid'st  thy  face,  I  sav/ 
my  honour  laid  in  dust. 

8  Then  as  I  vainly  had  presum'd, 

my  error  I  confess'd; 


42-  PSALM  XXXI. 

And  thus  with  supplicating  voice, 
thy  mercy's  throne  address'd : 

9  "  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood, 

''  congeal'd  by  death's  cold  night  ? 
"  Can  silent  ashes  speak  thy  praise, 
"  thy  wond'rous  truth  recite  ? 

10  "  Hear  me,  O  Lord;  in  mercy  hear; 

"  thy  wonted  aid  extend ; 
"  Do  thou  send  help,  on  whom  alone 
*'  I  can  for  help  depend." 

1 1  'Tis  done !  thou  hast  my  mournful  scene 

to  songs  and  dances  turn'd ; 
Invested  me  with  robes  of  state, 

who  late  in  sackcloth  mourn'd. 
.2  Exalted  thus,  I'll  gladly  sing 

thy  praise  in  grateful  verse; 
And,  as  thy  favours  endless  are, 

thy  endless  praise  rehearse. 

PSALM   XXXI. 

1  ipvEFEND  me.  Lord,  fiom  shame, 

1  9    for  still  I  trust  in  thee : 
As  just  and  righteous  is  thy  Name, 
from  danger  set  me  free. 

2  Bow  down  thy  gracious  ear, 

and  speedy  succour  send; 
Do  thou  my  stedfast  rock  appear, 
to  shelter  and  defend. 

3  Since  thou,  when  foes  oppress, 

my  rock  and  fortress  art. 
To  guide  me  forth  from  this  distress, 
thy  wonted  help  impart. 

4  Release  me  from  the  snare, 

which  they  have  closely  laid; 
Since  I,  O  God,  my  strength,  repair 

to  thee  alone  for  aid. 
$  To  thee,  the  God  of  truth, 

my  life,  and  all  that's  mine, 
(For  thou  preserv'dst  me  from  my  youth,) 

I  willingly  resign. 


PSALM  XXXI.  -43 

6  All  vain  designs  I  hate 

of  those  that  trust  in  lies  ; 
Ana  still  my  soul,  in  every  state, 
to  God  for  succour  flies. 

PART  II. 

7  Those  mercies  thou  hast  shown, 

I'll  cheerfully  express ; 
For  thou  hasi  seen  my  straits,  and  known 
my  soul  in  deep  distress. 

8  WhenKeilah's  treach'rous  race 

did  all  my  strength  inclose ; 
Thou  gav'st  my  feet  a  larger  space, 
to  shun  my  watchful  foes. 

9  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  display, 

and  hear  my  just  complaint ; 

For  both  my  soul  and  flesh  decay, 

with  grief  and  hunger  faint. 

10  Sad  thoughts  my  life  oppress ; 

my  years  are  spent  in  groans  ; 
My  sins  have  made  my  strength  decrease, 
and  ev'n  consum'd  my  bones. 

1 1  My  foes  my  suff'rings  mock'd ; 

my  neighbours  did  upbraid ; 
My  friends,  at  sight  of  me,  were  shocked, 
and  fled,  asmen  dismay'd. 

12  Forsook  by  all  am  I, 

as  dead,   and  out  of  mind; 
And  like  a  shatter'd  vessel  lie, 
whose  parts  can  ne'er  be  join'd. 

13  Yet  sland'rous  words  they  speak, 

and  seem  my  pow'r  to  dread ; 
Whilst  they  together  counsel  take, 
my  guiltless  blood  to  shed. 

14  But  still  my  stedfast  trust 

I  on  thy  help  repose  : 
That  thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  just, 
my  soul  with  comfort  knows. 


44  PSALM  XXXI. 

PART  III. 

15  Whatever  events  betide, 

thy  wisdom  times  them  all ; 
Then,  Lord,  thy  servant  safely  hide 
from  those  Ihat  seek  his  fall. 

16  The  brightness  of  thy  face 

to  me,  O  Lord,  disclose ; 
And,  as  thy  mercies  still  increase, 
preserve  me  from  my  foes. 

1 7  Me  from  dishonour  save, 

who  still  have  call'd  on  thee ; 
Let  that,  and  silence  in  the  grave, 
the  sinner's  portion  be. 

18  Do  thou  their  tongues  restrain, 

whose  breath  in  lies  is  spent ; 
Who  false  reports,  with  proud  disdain, 
against  the  righteous  vent. 

19  How  great  thy  mercies  are 

to  such  as  fear  thy  Name, 
Which  thou  for  those  that  trust  thy  care, 
dost  to  the  world  proclaim  ! 

20  Thou  keep'st  them  in  thy  sight, 

from  proud  oppressors  free  ; 
From  tongues  that  do  in  strife  delight, 
they  are  prcserv'd  by  thee. 

2 1  With  glory  and  renown 

God's  name  be  ever  bless'd  ; 
Whose  love,  in  Keilah's  well-fenc'd  town, 
was  wond'rocisly  express'd! 

22  I  said,  in  hasty  flight, 

"  I'm  banish'd  from  thine  eyes  ;" 
Yet  still  thou  keep'st  me  in  thy  sight, 
and  heard'st  my  earnest  cries. 

23  O  !  all  yc  saints,  the  Lord 

with  eager  love  pursue ; 
Who  to  the  just  will  help  afford, 
and  give  the  proud  their  due. 

24  Ye  that  on  God  rely, 

courageously  proceed; 


PSALM  XXXII.  45 

For  he  will  still  your  hearts  supply 
with  strength  in  time  of  need. 

PSALM  XXXII. 

1  TTE's  blest  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain'd, 
Ji~X.  1^0  more  in  judgment  to  appear; 

2  Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain 'd, 

and  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  the  fretting  sore, 

my  bones  consum'd  without  relief; 
All  day  did  I  with  anguish  roar ; 

but  no  complaints  asswag'd  my  grief. 

4  Heavy  on  me  thy  hand  remain'd,  •   . 

by  day  and  night  alike  distress'd, 
'Till  quite  of  vhal  moisture  drain'd, 
like  land  with  summer's  drought  oppress 'd. 

5  No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclos'd, 

the  guilt  that  tortur'd  me  within, 
But  thy  forgiveness  interpos'd, 

and  mercy's  healing  balm  pour'd  in. 

6  True  penitents  shall  thus  succeed, 

who  seek  thee  whilst  thou  may 'st  be  found ; 
And,  from  the  common  deluge  freed, 
shall  see  remorseless  sinners  drown'd. 

7  Thy  favour,  Lord,  in  all  distress, 

my  tow'r  of  refuge  I  must  own ; 
Thou  shalt  my  haughty  foes  suppress, 
and  me  with  songs  of  triumph  crown. 

8  In  my  instruction  then  confide, 

ye  that  would  truth's  safe  path  descry ; 
Your  progress  I'll  securely  guide, 
and  keep  you  in  my  watchful  eye. 

9  Submit  yourselves  to  wisdom's  rule, 

like  men  that  reason  have  attain'd  ; 
Not  like  th'  ungovern'd  horse  and  mule, 
whose  fury  must  be  curb'd  and  rein'd. 

10  Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiply 'd, 

the  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound ; 
But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide, 
blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 


4«  PSALM  XXXIII. 

1 1  His  saints,  that  have  perform'd  his  laws, 
their  hfe  in  triumph  shall  employ ; 
Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 
in  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

PSALM  XXXIII. 

I  T"    ET  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy, 

1  A  their  cheerful  voices  raise ; 
For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes 
to  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 
2,  3  Let  harps,  and  psalteries,  and  lutes, 
in  joyful  concert  meet ; 
And  new-made  songs  of  loud  applause 
the  harmony  complete. 
4,  5  For  faithful  is  the  word  of  God; 
his  works  with  truth  abound ; 
He  justice  loves ;  and  all  the  earth 
is  with  his  goodness  crown'd. 

6  By  his  Almighty  Word,  at  first, 

theheav'nly  arch  was  rear'd; 
And  all  the  beauteous  hosts  of  light 
at  his  command  appear'd. 

7  The  swelling  floods,  together  roll'd, 

he  makes  in  heaps  to  lie ; 
And  lays,  as  in  a  store-house  safe, 
the  wat'ry  treasures  by. 
8,  9  Let  earth,  and  all  that  dwell  therein, 

before  him  trembling  stand  ; 
For,  when  he  spake  the  word,   'twas  made; 

'twas  fix'd  at  his  command. 
10  He,  when  the  heathen  closely  plot, 
their  councils  undermines; 
His  wisdom  ineffectual  makes 
the  people's  rash  designs. 

II  Whate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees 

shall  stand  for  ever  sure ; 
The  settled  purpose  of  his  heart 
to  ages  shall  endure. 


PSALM  XXXIV.  47 

PART  II. 

12  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom 
the  Lord  for  God  is  known ! 
Whom  he,  from  all  the  world  besides, 
has  chosen  for  his  own. 
13,  14,  15  He  all  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
from  heav'n,  his  throne,   survey'd;  ■ 
He  saw  their  works  and  view'd  their  thoughts ; 
by  him  their  hearts  were  made. 
16,  17  No  king  is  safe  by  num'rous  hosts ; 
their  strength  the  strong  deceives : 
No  manag'd  horse,  by  force  or  speed, 
his  warlike  rider  saves. 
18,  19  TisGod,  who  those  that  trust  in  him 
beholds  with  gracious  eyes ; 
He  frees  their  soul  from  death  ;  their  want> 
in  time  of  dearth,  supplies. 
20,  21  Our  soul  on  God  with  patience  waits; 
our  help  and  shield  is  he ; 
Then,  Lord,  let  still  our  hearts  rejoice, 
because  we  trust  in  thee. 
22  The  riches  of  thy  mercy.  Lord, 
do  thou  to  us  extend; 
Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish, 
on  thee  alone  depend. 

PSALM  XXXIV. 

1  ^T^HROUGHallthechangingscenesoflife, 

J^     in  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
my  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliv'rance  I  will  boast, 

till  all  that  are  distrest, 
Trom  my  example  comfort  take, 
and  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  O!  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

with  me  exalt  his  name  : 

4  When  in  distress  to  him  I  call'd, 

he  to  my  rescue  came. 
4  A 


43  PSALM  XXXIV. 

5  Their  drooping  hearts  were  soon  refresh'd 

who  look'd  to  him  for  aid  ; 
Desir'd  success  in  ev'ry  face 
a  cheerful  air  display'd. 

6  "  Behold,"  say  the  y,  ''  behold  the  man> 

"  whom  providence  reliev'd; 
"  The  man  so  dang'rously  beset, 
"  so  wond'rously  retriev'dl" 

7  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

the  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Deliv'rance  he  affords  to  all 
who  on  his  succour  trust. 

8  O  !  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 

experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
who  in  his  truth  confide. 

9  Fear  him,  ye  saints  ;  and  you  will  then 

have  nothing  else  to  fear : 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

10  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 

the  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him, 
and  see  their  needs  supply'd. 

PART  11. 

1 1  Approach,  ye  piously  dispos'd, 

and  my  instruction  hear; 
I'll  teach  you  the  true  discipline 
of  his  religious  fear. 

12  Let  him  who  length  of  life  d^^sires, 

and  prosp'rousdays  v.oukf  see, 

13  From  slandering  language  kt-cphis  tongue >. 

his  lips  from  falshood  fn  e  ; 

14  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 

and  virtue's  ways  pursue  ; 
Establish  peace,  where  'tis  begun; 
and  where  'tis  lost,  renew. 

15  The  Lord  from  heav'n  beholds  the  just 

with  favourable  eyes  ; 


PSALM  XXXV.  49 

And,  when  distress'd,  his  gracious  ear 
is  open  to  their  cries; 

16  Bat  turns  his  wrathful  look  on  those, 

whom  mercy  can't  reclaim, 
To  cut  them  off,  and  from  the  earth 
blot  out  their  hated  name. 

17  Deliv'rance  to  his  saints  he  gives, 

when  his  relief  they  crave; 

18  He's  nigh  to  heal  the  broken  heart, 

and  contrite  spirit  save. 

19  The  wicked  oft,  but  still  in  vain, 

against  the  just  conspire  ; 

20  For  under  their  affliction's  weight 

he  keeps  their  bones  entire. 

21  The  wicked,  from  their  wicked  arts, 

their  ruin  shall  derive  ; 
Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  they  detest, 
shall  them  and  theirs  survive. 

22  For  God  preserves  the  souls  of  those 

who  on  his  truth  depend  ; 
To  them,  and  their  posterity, 
his  blessings  shall  descend. 

PSALM  XXXV. 

1  A   GAINST  all  those  that  strive  with  me, 
xV  O  Lord,  assert  my  right ; 

With  such  as  war  unjustly  wage, 
do  thou  my  battles  fight. 

2  Thy  buckler  take,  and  bind  thy  shield 

upon  thy  warlike  arm ; 
Stand  up,  ,0  God,  in  my  defence, 
and  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 

3  Bring  forth  thy  spear ;  and  stop  their  course, 

that  haste  my  blood  to  spill ; 
Say  to  my  soul,  "  I  am  thy  health, 
*'  and  will  preserve  thee  still." 

4  Let  them  with  shame  be  cover'd  o'er, 

who  my  destruction  sought; 
And  such  as  did  my  harm  devise, 
be  to  confusion  brought. 


56  PSALM  XXXV. 

5  Then  shall  they  fly,  dispers'd  hke  chaff 

before  the  driving  wind; 
God's  \'engeful  minister  of  wratli 
shall  follow  close  behind. 

6  And  when,  through  dark  and  slipp'ry  ways, 

they  strive  his  rage  to  shun, 
His  vengeful  ministers  of  wrath 
shall  goad  them  as  they  run. 

7  Since,  unprovok'd  by  ^ny  wrong, 

they  hid  their  treacherous  snare; 
And,  for  my  harmless  soul,  a  pit 
did,  without  cause,  prepare; 

8  Surpris'd  by  mischiefs  unforeseen, 

by  their  own  arts  betray'd. 
Their  feet  shall  fall  into  the  net, 
which  they  for  me  had  laid; 

9  Whil'st  my  glad  soul  shall  God's  great  Name 

for  this  deliv'rance  bless, 
And,  by  his  saving  health  secur'd, 
its  grateful  joy  express. 

10  My  very  bones  shall  say,   "  O  Lord, 

"  who  can  compare  with  thee  ? 
*'  Who  sett'stthe  poor  and  helpless  man 
"  from  strong  oppressors  free." 

PART  IL 

11  False  witnesses,  with  forg'd  complaints, 

against  my  truth  combin'd ; 
And  to  my  charge  such  things  they  laid, 
as  I  had  ne'er  design'd. 

12  The  good  which  I  to  them  had  done, 

with  evil  they  repaid ; 
And  did,  by  malice  undcserv'd, 
My  harmless  life  invade. 

13  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  sick, 

I  still  in  sackcloth  mourn'd ; 
I  pray'd  and  fasted,  and  my  pray'r 
to  my  own  breast  return'd. 

14  Had  they  my  friends  or  brethren  been, 

I  could  have  done  no  more  ; 


PSALM  XXXV.  51 

Nor  with  more  decent  signs  of  grief 
a  mother's  loss  deplore. 

15  How  diff 'rent  did  their  carnage  prove, 

in  times  of  my  distress  ! 
When  they,  in  crowds  together  met,      ,  ;y 

did  savage  joy  express. 
The  rabble  too,  in  num'rous  throngs, 

by  their  example  came ; 
And  ceas'd  not,  with  reviling  words, 

to  wound  my  spotless  fame. 

16  Scoffers,  that  noble  tables  haunt, 

and  earn  their  bread  with  lies, 
Did  gnash  their  teeth,  and  sland'ring  jests 
maliciously  devise. 

17  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  on  •* 

on  my  behalf  appear ; 
And  save  my  guiltless  soul,  which  they, 
like  rav'ning  beasts  would  tear. 

PART  IIL 

18  So  I,  before  the  list'ning  world, 

shall  grateful  thanks  express; 
And  where  the  great  assembly  meets, 
thy  Name  with  praises  bless. 

19  Lord,  suffer  not  my  causeless  foes, 

who  me  unjustly  hate; 
With  open  joy,  or  secret  signs, 
to  mock  my  sad  estate. 

20  For  they,  with  hearts  averse  to  peace, 

industriously  devise. 
Against  the  men  of  quiet  minds  :. : 

to  forge  malicious  lies. 

21  Nor  with  these  private  arts  content,      . 

aloud  they  vent  their  spite; 
And  say,  "  At  last  we  found  him  out,     .I 
"  he  did  it  in  our  sight." 

22  But  thou,  who  dost  both  them  and  me 

with  righteous  eyes  survey, 
Assert  my  innocence,  O  Lord,         H  \l 
and  keep  not  far  away. 


52  PSALM  XXXVI. 

23  Stir  up  thyself  in  my  behalf; 

tojud;^meiit,  Lord,  awake; 
Thy  rij^hteous  servant's  cause,  O  God, 
to  thy  decision  take. 

24  Lord,  as  my  heart  has  upright  been, 

let  me  thy  justice  find; 
Nor  let  my  cruel  foes  obtain 
the  triumph  they  design'd. 

25  O !  let  them  not,  amongst  themselves, 

in  boasting  language  say, 
"  At  length  our  wishes  are  complete; 
*'  at  last  he's  made  our  prey." 

26  Let  such  as  in  my  harm  rejoic'd, 

for  shame  their  faces  hide  ; 
And  foul  dishonour  wait  on  those, 
that  proudly  medefy'd: 

27  Wnilstthey  with  cheerful  voices  shout, 

who  my  just  cause  befriend; 
'     And  bless  the  Lord,  who  loves  to  make 
success  his  saints  attend. 

28  So  shall  my  tongue  thy  judgments  sing, 

inspir'd  with  grateful  joy; 
And  cheerful  hymns,  in  praise  of  thee, 
shall  all  my  days  employ. 

PSALM  XXXVL 

1  ly  yry  crafty  foe,  with  flatt'ring  art, 
_j\X   his  wicked  purpose  would  diguise  ; 
But  reason  whispers  to  my  heart, 

he  ne'er  sets  God  before  his  eyes. 

2  He  sooths  himself,  retir'd  from  sight ; 

secure  he  tiiinks  his  treach'rous  game ; 
Till  his  dark  plots,  expos'd  to  light, 
their  false  contriver  brand  with  shame. 

3  In  deeds  he  is  my  foe  confess'd, 

whilst  with  his  tongue  he  speaks  me  fair  ; 
True  wisdom's  banish'd  from  his  breast, 
and  vice  has  sole  dominion  there. 

4  His  wakeful  malice  spends  the  night 

in  forging  his  accurs'd  designs  ; 


PSALM  XXXVII.  53 

His  obstinate,  ungen'rous  spite 
no  execrable  means  declines. 

5  But,  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 

above  the  heav'nly  orb  ascends; 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasur'd  scope 
beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

6  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains  ; 

unfathom'd  depdis  thy  judgments  are ; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains  ; 
the  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

7  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 

with  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  shelt'ring  wings  their  refuge  make, 
and  saints  to  thy  protection  trust ! 

8  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 

to  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast ; 
and  drink,  as  from  a  fountain's  head, 
of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 

9  With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain ; 

thy  presence  is  eternal  day; 

10  O  let  thy  saints  thy  favour  gain; 

to  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display. 

11  Whilst  pride's  insulting  foot  would  spurn, 

and  wicked  hands  my  life  surprise, 

12  Their  mischiefs  on  themselves  return; 

down,  down,  they're  fall'n,  no  more  to  rise, 

PSALM  XXXVII. 

1  ^  I  ^HOUGHw  icked  men  grow  rich  or  great, 

M      Yet  let  not  their  successful  state 
thy  anger  or  thy  envy  raise ; 

2  For  they,  cut  down  like  tender  grass. 
Or  like  young  flow'rs,  away  shall  pass, 

whose  bloming  beauty  soon  decays. 

3  Depend  on  God,  and  him  obey. 
So  thou  within  the  land  shah  stay, 

secure  from  danger  and  from  want : 

4  Make  his  commands  thy  chief  delight ; 
And  he,  thy  duty  to  requite, 

shall  all  thy  earnest  wishes  grant. 


54  PSALM  XXXVII. 

5  In  all  thy  ways  trust  thou  the  Lord,      -  '^^ 
And  he  will  needful  help  afford, 

to  perfect  ev'ryjust  design; 

6  He'll  make,  like  light,   serene  and  clear, 
Thy  clouded  innocence  appear, 

and  as  a  mid-day  sun  to  shine. 

7  With  quiet  mind  on  God  depend, 
And  patiently  for  him  attend; 

nor  let  thy  anger  fondly  rise, 
Though  wicked  men  with  wealth  abound, 
And  with  success  the  plots  are  crown'd 

which  they  maliciously  devise. 

8  From  anger  cease,  and  wrath  forsake  ; 
Let  no  ungovern'd  passion  make 

thy  wav'ring  heart  espouse  their  crime ; 

9  For  God  shall  sinful  men  destroy; 
Whilst  only  they  the  land  enjoy, 

who  trust  on  him,  and  wait  his  time. 

10  How  soon  shall  wicked  men  decay ! 
Their  place  shall  vanish  quite  away, 

nor  by  the  strictest  search  be  found; 

11  Whilst  humble  souls  possess  the  earth. 
Rejoicing  still  with  godly  mirth, 

with  peace  and  plentyalways  crown'd. 

PART  II. 

12  AVhile  sinful  crowds,  with  false  design, 
Against  the  righteous  few  combine, 

and  gnash  their  teeth  and  thrcat'ning stand; 

13  God  shall  their  empty  plots  deride. 
And  laugh  at  their  defeated  pride : 

he  sees  their  ruin  near  at  hand. 

14  They  draw  the  sword,  and  bend  the  boA^', 
The  poor  and  needy  to  overthrow, 

and  men  of  upright  lives  to  slay; 

15  But  their  strong  bows  shall  soon  be  broke. 
Their  sharpen'd  weapon's  mortal  stroke 

through  their  own  hearts  shall  force  its  way. 

16  A  little,  with  God's  favour  bless'd, 
That's  by  one  righteous  man  posscss'd, 

the  wealth  of  many  bad  excels  ; 


PSALM  XXXVII.  55 

17  For  God  supports  the  just  man's  cause; 
But  as  for  those  that  break  his  laws, 

their  unsuccessful  pow'r  he  quells. 

18  His  constant  care  the  upright  guides, 
And  over  all  their  life  presides; 

their  portion  shall  for  ever  last: 

19  They,when  distress  o'erwhelms  the  earth, 
Shall  be  unmov'd,  and  ev'n  in  dearth 

the  happy  fruits  of  plenty  taste. 

20  Not  so  the  wicked  man,  and  those 
Who  proudly  dare  God's  will  oppose; 

destruction  is  their  hapless  share : 
Like  fat  of  lambs,  their  hopes,  and  they, 
Shall  in  an  instant  melt  away, 

and  vanish  into  smoke  and  air. 

PART  III. 

21  While  sinners,  brought  to  sad  decay. 
Still  borrow  on,  and  never  pay, 

the  just  have  will  and  pow'r  to  give, 

22  For  such  as  God  vouchsafes  to  bless. 
Shall  peaceably  the  earth  possess; 

and  those  he  curses  shall  not  live. 

23  The  good  man's  way  is  God's  delight; 
He  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

of  him  that  moves  by  his  command ; 

24  Though  he  sometimes  may  be  distress'd, 
Yet  shall  he  ne'er  be  quite  oppress'd ; 

for  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

25  From  my  first  youth,  till  age  prevail'd, 
I  never  saw  the  righteous  fail'd, 

or  want  o'ertake  his  num'rous  race ; 

26  Because  compassion  fiU'd  his  heart,        ,  . 
And  he  did  cheerfully  impart, 

God  made  his  offspring's  wealth  increase. 

27  With  caution  shun  each  wicked  deed,  ^ , 
In  virtue's  ways  with  zeal  proceed,  .  ^^ 

and  so  prolong  your  happy  days ; 

28  For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does  still 
Preserve  his  saints  secure  from  ill,     - 

while  soon  the  wicked  race  decays.. 


56  PSALM  XXXVII. 

29,  30,  51  The  upright  shall  possess  the  land; 
His  portion  shall  for  ages  stand; 

his  mouth  with  wisdom  is  supply 'd: 
His  tongue  by  rules  of  judgment  moves; 
His  heart  the  law  of  God  approves; 
therefore  his  footsteps  never  slide. 

PART  IV. 

52  In  wait  the  watchful  sinner  lies 
In  vain  the  righteous  to  surprise ; 
in  vain  his  ruin  does  decree: 
23  Godwin  not  him  defenceless  leave. 
To  his  revenge  expos'd,  but  save; 
and  when  he's  sentenc'd  set  him  free. 
34  Wait  still  on  God ;  keep  his  command, 
And  thou,  exalted  in  the  land. 
Thy  bless'd  possession  ne'er  shall  quit: 
The  wicked  soon  destroy'd  shall  be, 
And  at  his  dismal  tragedy 
Thou  shalt  a  safe  spectator  sit. 
3  5  The  wicked  I  in  pow'r  have  seen, 
And,  like  a  bay -tree,  fresh  and  green, 
that  spreads  its  pleasant  branches  round : 

36  But  he  was  gone  as  swift  as  thought ; 
And,  though  in  ev'ry  place  I  sought, 

no  sign  or  track  of  him  I  found. 

37  Observe  the  perfect  man  with  care. 
And  mark  all  such  as  upright  are ; 

their  roughest  days  in  peace  shall  end : 

38  While  on  the  latter  end  of  those, 
Who  dare  God's  sacred  will  oppose, 

a  common  rum  shall  attend. 

39  God  to  the  just  will  aid  afford; 
Their  only  safeguard  is  the  Lord ; 

their  strength  in  time  of  need  is  he: 

40  Because  on  him  they  still  depend. 
The  Lord  will  timely  succour  send, 

and  from  the  wicked  set  them  free. 


PSALM  XXXVIII.  57 

1  np'HY  chast'ning  wrath, O  Lord,  restrain, 

1      though  I  deserve  it  all ; 
Nor  let  at  once  on  me  the  storm 
of  thy  displeasure  fall. 

2  In  ev'ry  wretched  part  of  me 

thy  arrows  deep  remain; 
Thy  heavy  hand's  afflicting  we'ght 
I  can  no  more  sustain. 

3  My  flesh  is  one  continued  wound, 

thy  wrath  so  fiercely  glows  ; 
Betwixt  my  punishment  and  guilt 
my  bones  have  no  repose. 

4  My  sins,  which  to  a  deluge  swell, 

my  sinking  head  o'erflow, 
And,  for  my  feeble  strength  to  bear, 
too  vast  a  burden  grow. 

5  Stench  and  corruption  fill  my  wounds ; 

my  folly's  just  return  ; 

6  With  trouble  I  am  warp'd  and  bow'd, 

and  all  day  long  I  mourn. 

7  A  loath'd  disease  afflicts  my  loins,    ' 

infecting  ev'ry  part ; 

8  With  sickness  worn,  I  groan  and  roar 

through  anguish  of  my  heart. 

PART  II. 

9  But,  Lord,  before  thy  searching  eyes 

all  my  desires  appear  ; 
And  sure  my  groans  have  been  too  loud, 
not  to  have  reach'd  thine  ear. 

10  My  heart's  oppress'd,  my  strength  decay'd, 

my  eyes  depriv  d  of  light ; 

11  Friends,  lovers,  kinsmen  gaze  aloof        .^,  ■ 

on  such  a  dismal  sight. 

12  Meanwhile,  the  foes  that  seek  my  life 

their  snares  to  take  me  set ; 
Vent  slanders,  and  contrive  all  day 
to  forge  some  new  deceit : 

13  But  I,  as  if  both  deaf  and  dumb, 

nor  heard,  nor  once  reply'd; 


sa.  PSAL.M  XXXIX. 

1 4-  Quite  deaf  and  dumb,  like  one  whose  tongue 
with  conscious  guih  is  ty'd. 

15  For,  Lord,  to  thee  I  do  appeal, 

my  innocence  to  clear ; 
Assur'd  that  thou,  the  righteous  God, 
myinjur'd  cause  wilt  hear. 

16  "  Hear  me,"  said  I,  "  lest  my  proud  foes 

"  a  spiteful  joy  display  ; 
"  Insulting,  if  they  see  my  foot 
'*  but  once  to  go  astray." 

17  And,  with  continual  grief  oppress'd, 

to  sink  I  now  begin  ; 

18  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  will  confess, 

to  thee  bewail  my  sin. 

19  But  whilst  I  languish,  my  proud  foes 

their  strength  and  vigour  boast ; 
And  they  that  hate  me  without  cause 
are  grown  a  dreadful  host. 

20  Ev'n  they  whom  I  oblig'd,  return 

my  kindness  with  despite ; 
And  are  my  enemies,  because 
I  choose  the  path  that's  right. 

2 1  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  my  God, 

nor  far  from  me  depart; 

22  Make  haste  to  my  relief,  O  thou, 

who  my  salvation  art. 

PSALM  XXXIX. 

lT3  FSOLV'D   to  watch  o'er  all  my  ways, 
X\  I  kept  my  tongue  in  awe ; 
I  curb'd  my  hasty  words,  when  I 
the  wicked  prosp'rous  saw. 

2  Like  one  that's  dumb,  I  silent  stood, 

and  did  my  tongue  refrain 
From  good  discourse  ;  but  that  restraint! 
increas'd  my  inward  pain. 

3  My  heart  did  glow  with  working  thoughts, 

and  no  repose  could  take ; 
Till  strong  reflection  fann'd  the  fire, 

and  thus  at  length  I  spake:    u.,  jl 


PSALM  XL.  59^ 

4  Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 

how  soon  my  life  will  end ; 
The  num'rous  train  of  ills  disclose, 
which  this  frail  state  attend. 

5  My  hfe,  thou  know'st,  is  but  a  span ; 

a  cypher  sums  my  years ; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  best  estate, 
but  vanity  appears. 

6  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 

with  fruitless  cares  oppress'd ; 
He  heaps  up  weahh,  but  cannot  tell 
by  whom  'twill  be  possess'd. 

7  Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toys, 

with  anxious  cares  attend? 
On  thee  alone  my  stedfast  hope 
shall  ever.  Lord,  depend. 
8,  9  Forgive  my  sins ;  nor  let  me  scorn'd 
by  foolish  sinners  be; 
For  I  was  dumb  and  murmur'd  not, 
because  'twas  done  by  thee. 

10  The  dreadful  burden  of  thy  wrath 

in  mercy  soon  remove ; 
Lest  my  frail  flesh  too  weak  to  bear 
the  heavy  load  should  prove. 

1 1  For  when  thou  chasten 'st  man  for  sin, 

thou  mak'st  his  beauty  fade, 
(So  vain  a  thing  is  he !)  like  cloth 
by  fretting  moths  decay'd. 

12  Lord,  hear  my  cry,  accept  my  tears,       i 

and  listen  to  my  pray'r,  ^ 

Who  sojourn  like  a  stranger  here, 
as  all  my  fathers  were. 

13  O !  spare  me  yet  a  little  time ; 

my  wasted  strength  restore. 
Before  I  vanish  quite  from  hence, 
and  shall  be  seen  no  more. 


I 


PSALM  XL. 

WAITED  meekly  for  the  Lord, 
till  he  vouchsaf'd  a  kind  reply; 


6Ci*  PSALM  XL. 

Who  did  his  gracious  ear  afford, 

and  heard  from  heav'n  my  humble  cry. 

2  He  took  me  from  the  dismal  pit, 

when  founder'd  deep  in  miry  clay ; 
On  solid  ground  he  plac'd  my  feet, 
and  suffer'd  not  my  steps  to  stray. 

3  The  wonders  he  for  me  has  wrought 

shall  fill  my  mouth  with  songs  of  praise ; 
And  others,  to  his  worship  brought, 
to  hopes  of  like  deliv'rance  raise. 
4,  For  blessings  shall  that  man  reward, 
who  on  th'  Almighty  Lord  relies ; 
Who  treats  the  proud  with  disregard, 
and  hates  the  hypocrite's  disguise. 

5  Who  can  the  wond'rous  works  recount 

which  thou,  O  God,  for  us  hast  wrought? 
The  treasures  of  thy  love  surmount 
the  pow'r  of  numbers,  speech,  and  thought. 

6  I've  learnt  that  thou  hast  not  desir'd 

off 'rings  and  sacrifice  alone ; 
Nor  blood  of  guiltless  beasts  required 
for  man's  transgression  to  atone. 

7  I  therefore  come — come  to  fulfil 

the  oracles  thy  book  impart ; 

8  'Tis  my  delight  to  do  thy  will ; 

thy  law  is  written  in  my  heart. 

PART  IL 

9  In  full  assemblies  I  have  told 

thy  truth  and  righteousness  at  large; 
Nor  did,  thou  know'st,  my  lips  withhold 
from  utt'ring  what  thou  gav'st  in  charge  : 
H)  Nor  kept  within  my  breast  confin'd 
thy  faithfulness  and  saving  grace ; 
But  preach'd  thy  love,  for  all  design'd, 
that  all  might  that,  and  truth,  embrace. 
1 1  Then  let  those  mercies  I  declar'd 
to  others,  Lord,  extend  to  me  ; 
Thy  loving-kindness  my  reward, 
thy  truth  my  safe  protection  be. 


PSALM  XLI.  t^ 

12  For  I  with  troubles  am  distress'd,  t  - 

too  numberless  for  me  to  bear; 
Nor  less  with  loads  of  guilt  oppress'd, 

that  plunge  and  sink  me  to  despair. 
As  soon,  alas !  may  I  recount 

the  hairs  of  this  afflicted  head; 
My  vanquish'd  courage  they  surmount, 

and  fill  my  drooping  soul  with  dread. 

PART  III. 

13  But,  Lord,  to  my  relief  draw  near, 

for  never  was  more  pressing  need ; 
In  my  deliv'rance,  Lord,  appear, 
and  add  to  that  deliv'rance  speed. 

14  Confusion  on  their  heads  return, 

who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine; 
Let  them,  defeated,  blush  and  mourn, 
ensnar'd  in  their  own  vile  design. 

15  Their  doom  let  desolation  be, 

with  shame  their  malice  be  repaid, 
Who  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee, 
and  sport  of  my  affliction  made. 

16  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 

to  joyful  triumphs  shall  be  rais'd ; 
And  all  who  prize  thy  saving  grace, 
with  me  resound.  The  Lord  be  prais'd. 

17  Thus,  wretched  though  I  am  and  poor, 

of  me  th'Almighty  Lord  takes  care : 
Thou  God,  who  only  canst  restore, 
to  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 

PSALM  XLL 

^  T__r  APPY  the  man  whose  tender  care 
A  X  relieves  the  poor  distress'd ! 
When  troubles  compass  him  around.         ^ 
the  Lord  shall  give  him  rest, 
2  The  Lord  his  life,  with  blessings  crown 'd, 
in  safety  shall  prolong ; 
And  disappoint  the  will  of  those  > 

that  seek  to  do  him  wrong.  .^^ 


62  PSALM  XLI. 

3  If  he  in  languishing  estate, 

oppress'd  with  sickness  lie ; 
The  Lord  will  easy  make  his  bed, 
and  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Secure  of  this,  to  thee,  my  God, 

I  thus  my  pray'r  address'd ; 
"  Lord,  for  thy  mercy,  heal  my  soul, 
"  though  I  have  much  transgress 'd." 

5  My  cruel  foes,  with  sland'rous  words, 

attempt  to  wound  my  fame  ; 
*'  When  shall  he  die,"  say  they,  "  and  men 
"  forget  his  very  name?" 

6  Suppose  they  formal  visits  make, 

'tis  all  but  empty  show ; 
They  gather  mischief  in  their  hearts, 

and  vent  it  where  they  go. 
7,  8  With  private  whispers,  such  as  these, 

to  hurt  me  they  devise; 
"  A  sore  disease  afflicts  him  now ; 

"  he's  fall'n  no  more  to  rise." 

9  My  own  familiar  bosom-friend, 

on  whom  I  most  rely'd. 
Has  me,  whose  daily  guest  he  was, 
with  open  scorn  defy'd. 

10  But  thou  my  sad  and  wretched  state, 

in  mercy,  Lord,  regard; 
And  raise  me  up,  that  all  their  crimes 
may  meet  their  just  reward. 

1 1  By  this  I  know  thy  gracious  car 

is  open,   when  I  call ; 
Because  thou  suffers't  not  my  foes 
to  triumph  in  my  fall. 

12  Thy  tender  care  secures  my  life 

from  danger  and  disgrace  ; 
And  thou  vouchsaf 'st  to  set  me  still 
before  thy  glorious  face. 

13  Let  therefore  Israel's  Lord  and  God 

from  age  to  age  be  bless'd ; 
And  all  the  people's  glad  applause 
with  loud  Amen's  express'd. 


1     A  S  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams} 
x\.  when  heated  in  the  chace ; 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee, 
and  thy  refreshing  grace. 
2  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 
my  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 
O !  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 
thou  Majesty  Divine  ? 
S  Tears  are  my  constant  food,  while  thus 
insulting  foes  upbraid; 
"  Deluded  wretch  ?  where's  now  thy  God? 
"  and  where  his  promised  aid  ?" 

4  I  sigh,  whene'er  my  musing  thoughts 

those  happy  days  present. 
When  I,  with  troops  of  pious  friends, 

thy  temple  did  frequent. 
When  I  advanc'd  with  songs  of  praise, 

my  solemn  vows  to  pay. 
And  led  the  joyful  sacred  throngs 

that  kept  the  festal  day; 

5  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  t 

trust  God ;  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
to  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

6  My  soul's  cast  down,  O  God !  but  thinks 

on  thee  and  Sion  still ; 
From  Jordan's  bank,  from  Hermon's  heights^ 
and  Mizar's  humbler  hill. 

7  One  trouble  calls  another  on, 

and,  gath'ring  o'er  my  head. 
Fall  spouting  down,  till  round  my  soul 
a  roaring  sea  is  spread. 

8  But  when  thy  presence.   Lord  of  life, 

has  once  dispell'd  this  storm. 
To  thee  I'll  midnight  anthems  sing^ 
and  all  my  vows  perform. 

9  God  of  my  strength,  how  long  shall  I, 

like  one  forgotten,  mourn ; 
Forlorn,  forsaken,  and  expos'd 
to  my  oppressor's  scorn  ? 
4C 


el  PSALM  LIII,  LIV. 

10  My  heart  is  pierc'd,  as  with  a  sword, 

while  thus  my  foes  upbraid  : 
"  Vain  boaster,  where  is  now  thy  God  ? 
"  and  where  his  promis'd  aid  ?" 

1 1  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

hope  still ;  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 
thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

PSALM  XLIII. 

1  TTUST  Judge  of  heav'n,   against  my  foes 
J    do  thou  assert  my  injur'd  right ; 

O  set  me  free,  my  God,  from  those 
that  in  deceit  and  wrong  delight. 

2  Since  thou  art  still  my  only  stay, 

why  leav'st  thou  me  in  deep  distress? 
Why  go  I  mourning  all  the  day, 

whilst  me  insulting  foes  oppress? 
S  Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blest ; 

be  these  my  guides,  to  lead  the  way, 
Till  on  thy  holy  hill  I  rest, 

and  in  thy  sacred  temple  pray. 

4  Then  will  I  there  fresh  altars  raise 

to  God,  who  is  my  only  joy; 
And  well-tun'd  harps,  with  songs  of  praise,, 
shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 

5  Why  then  cast  down,  my  soul?  and  why 

so  much  oppress'dwith  anxious  care? 
On  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely, 
who  will  thy  ruin'd  state  repair, 

PSALM  XLIV, 

1  /^  I^ORD,  our  fathers  oft  have  told 
V--/  in  our  attentive  ears. 

Thy  wonders,  in  their  days  perform'd, 
and  elder  times  than  theirs: 

2  How  thou,  to  plant  them  here,  didst  drive 

the  heathen  from  this  land. 


PSALM  XLIV.  65 

Dispeopled  by  repeated  strokes 

of  thy  avenging  hand. 
S  For  not  their  courage,  nor  their  sword, 

to  them  possession  gave  ; 
Nor  strength,  that  from  unequal  force 

their  fainting  troops  could  save : 
But  thy  right-hand,  and  pow'rful  arm, 

whose  succour  they  implor'd  ; 
Thy  presence  with  the  chosen  race, 

who  thy  great  name  ador'd. 

4  As  thee  their  God  our  fathers  own'd, 

thou  art  our  sovereign  King ; 
O !  therefore,  as  thou  did'st  to  them, 
to  us  deliv'rance  bring. 

5  Through  thy  victorious  Name,  our  arms 

the  proudest  foes  shall  quell ; 
And  crush  them  with  repeated  strokes, 
as  oft  as  they  rebel. 

6  I'll  neither  trust  my  bow  nor  sword, 

when  I  in  fight  engage ; 

7  But  thee,  who  hast  our  foes  subdu'd, 

and  sham'd  their  spiteful  rage. 

8  To  thee  the  triumph  we  ascribe, 

from  whom  the  conquest  came: 
In  God,  we  will  rejoice  all  day, 
and  ever  bless   his  Name. 

PART  II, 

9  But  thou  hast  cast  us  off;  and  now 

most  shamefully  we  yield ; 
For  thou  no  more  vouchsaf 'st  to  lead 
our  armies  to  the  field: 

10  Since  when,  to  ev'ry  upstart  foe 

we  turn  our  backs  in  fight ; 
And  with  our  spoil  their  malice  feast,     \^  i 
who  bear  us  ancient  spite. 

11  To  slaughter  doom'd,  we  fall,  like  sheep, 

into  their  butch'ving  hands ; 
Or  (what's  more  wretched  yet)  survive, 
dispers'd  through  heathen  lands. 


66  PSALM  XLIV. 

12  Thy  people  thou  hast  sold  for  slaves, 
and  set  their  price  so  low, 
That  not  thy  treasure,  by  the  sale, 
but  their  disgrace,  may  grow. 
13,  14  Reproach'd  by  all  the  nations  round, 
the  heathens  by-word  grown  ; 
Who  scorn  of  us  is  both  in  speech, 
and  mocking  gestures,  shown. 

15  Confusion  strikes  me  blind;  my  face 

in  conscious  shame  I  hide; 

16  While  we  are  scoff 'd,  and  God  blasphem'd| 

by  their  licentious  pride. 

PART  III. 

17  On  us  this  heap  of  woes  is  fall'n ; 

all  this  we  have  endur'd ; 
Yet  have  not,  Lord,  renounc'd  thy  Name, 
or  faith  to  thee  abjur'd: 

18  But  in  thy  righteous  paths  have  kept 

our  hearts  and  steps  with  care  ; 

19  Though  thou  hast  broken  all  our  strength, 

and  we  almost  despair. 

20  Could  we,  forgetting  thy  great  Name, 

on  other  gods  rely, 

21  And  not  the  Searcher  of  all  hearts 

the  treach'rous  crime  descry  ? 

22  Thou  see'st  what  suft'rings,  for  thy  sake, 

we  ev'ry  day  sustain; 
All  slaughter'd,  or  reserv'd  like  sheep 
appointed  to  be  slain. 

23  Awake,  arise ;  let  seeming  sleep 

no  longer  thee  detain ; 
Nor  let  us,  Lord,  who  sue  to  thee, 
for  ever  sue  in  vain. 

24  Oh!  wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face 

from  our  afflicted  state, 

25  Whose  souls  and  bodies  sink  to  earth 

with  grief's  oppressive  weight. 

26  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  timely  haste 

to  our  deliv'rance  make ;        ■> .- *•  j 


PSALM  XLV.  67 

Redeem  us,  Lord ; — if  not  for  ours, 
yet  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

PSALM  XLV. 

1  ITX  THILE  I  the  King's  loud  praise  rehearse, 

V  V     indited  by  my  heart, 
My  tongue  is  like  the  pen  of  him 
that  writes  with  ready  art. 

2  How  matchless  is  thy  form,  O  King ! 

thy  mouth  with  grace  o'erflows ; 
Because  fresh  blessings  God  on  thee 
eternally  bestows. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  most  mighty  Prince ; 

and  clad  in  rich  array, 
With  glorious  ornaments  of  pow'r, 
majestic  pomp  display. 

4  Ride  on  in  state,  and  still  protect 

the  meek,  the  just,  and  true  ; 
Whilst  thy  right-hand,  with  swift  revenge, 
does  all  thy  foes  pursue. 

5  How  sharp  thy  weapons  are  to  them 

that  dare  thy  pow'r  despise! 
Down,  down  they  fall,  while  through  their  heart 
the  feather'd  arrow  flies. 
j5  But  thy  firm  throne,  O  God,  is  fix'd, 
for  ever  to  endure ; 
Thy  sceptre's  sway  shall  always  last 
by  righteous  laws  secure. 

7  Because  thy  heart,  by  justice  led, 

did  upright  ways  approve. 
And  hated  still  the  crooked  paths, 

where  wand'ring  sinners  rove ; 
Therefore  did  God,  thy  God,  on  thee 

the  oil  of  gladness  shed ; 
And  has,  above  thy  fellows  round, 

advanc'd  thy  lofty  head. 

8  With  cassia,  aloes,  and  nlyrrh, 

thy  royal  robes  abound ; 
Which,  from  the  stately  wardrobe  brought, 
spread  grateful  odours  round, .  .  ^ 


68  PSALM  XLV. 

9  Among  the  honourable  train 

did  princely  virgins  wait ; 
The  queen  was  plac'd  at  thy  right-hand, 
in  golden  robes  of  state. 

PART  II. 

10  But  thou,  O  royal  bride,  give  ear, 

and  to  my  words  attend  ; 
Forget  thy  native  country  now, 
and  ev'ry  former  friend. 

1 1  So  shall  thy  beauty  charm  the  King, 

nor  shall  his  love  decay  ; 
For  he  is  now  become  thy  Lord ; 
to  him  due  rev'rence  pay. 

12  The  Tyrian  matrons,  rich  and  proud, 

shall  humble  presents  make  ; 
And  all  the  wealthy  nations  sue 
thy  favour  to  partake. 

13  The  King's  fair  Daughter's  fairer  soul 

all  inward  graces  fill; 
Her  raiment  is  of  purest  gold, 
adorn'dwith  costly  skill. 

14  She  in  her  nuptial  garments  dress'd, 

with  needles  richly  wrought, 
Attended  by  her  virgin  train, 
shall  to  the  King  be  brought. 

15  With  all  the  state  of  solemn  joy 

the  triumph  moves  along; 
Till,  with  wide  gates,  the  royal  court 
receives  the  pompous  throng. 

16  Thou,  in  thy  royal  Father's  room, 

must  princely  sons  expect; 
Whom  thou  to  diflf 'rent  realms  may'st  send, 
to  govern  and  protect ; 

17  Whilst  this  my  song  to  future  times 

transmits  thy  glorious  name ; 
And  makes  the  world,   with  one  consent, 
thy  lasting  praise  proclaim. 


PSALM  XLVI,  XL VII.  69 

PSALM  XLVI. 

I  f^  OD  is  our  refuge  in  distress ; 

\J  A  present  help  when  dangers  press ; 
in  him,  undaunted,  we'll  confide  ; 
2,  3  Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tost, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost, 
torn  piece-meal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

4  A  gentler  stream  with  gladness  still 
The  city  of  our  Lord  shall  fill, 

the  royal  seat  of  God  most  high : 

5  God  dwells  in  Sion,  whose  fair  tow'rs 
Shall  mock  th'  assaults  of  earthly  powers, 

while  his  Almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

6  In  tumults  when  the  heathen  rag'd, 
And  kingdoms  war  against  us  wag'd, 

he  thunder'd,  and  dispers'd  their  pow'rs : 

7  The  Lord  of  Hosts  conducts  our  arms, 
Our  tow'r  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

our  father's  Guardian-God,  and  ours. 

8  Come,  see  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought, 
On  earth  what  desolation  brought ; 

■    how  he  has  calm'd  the  jarring  world : 

9  He  broke  the  warlike  spear  and  bow ; 
With  them  their  thund'ring  chariots  too 

into  devouring  flames  were  hurl'd. 

10  Submit  to  God's  Almighty  sway ; 
For  him  the  heathen  shall  obey, 

and  earth  her  Sov'reign  Lord  confess ; 

II  The  God  of  Hosts  conducts  our  arms, 
Our  tow'r  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

as  to  our  fathers  in  distress. 

PSALM  XLVII. 

1)  2  y'X  ALL  ye  people,  clap  your  hands, 
V^  and  with  triumphant  voices  sing  ;^  I 
No  force  the  mighty  pow'r  withstands 
of  God,  the  universal  King.         .n  bnA 
3,  4  He  shall  opposing  nations  quell, 
and  with  success  our  battles  fight ; 


70  PSALM  XLVIII. 

Shall  fix  the  place  where  we  niustcltV'eli, 
the  pride  of  Jacob,  his  delight. 
5,  6  God  is  gone  up,  our  Lord  and  King, 
with  shouts  of  joy,  and  trumpets'  sounds 
To  him  repeated  praises  sing, 
and  let  the  cheerful  song  rebound. 
7,  8  Your  utmost  skill  in  praise  be  shown, 
for  him,  who  all  the  world  commands, 
Who  sits  upon  his  righteous  throne, 
and  spreads  his  sway  o'er  heathen  lands. 
9  Our  chiefs  and  tribes,  that  far  from  hence 
to  serve  the  God  of  Abr'am  came, 
Found  him  their  constant  sure  defence : 
how  great  and  glorious  is  his  Name ! 

PSALM  XLVIIL 

1  r  I  ^HE  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great, 

J^     and  greatly  to  be  prais'd 
In  Sion,  on  whose  happy  mount 
his  sacred  throne  is  rais'd. 

2  Her  tow'rs,  the  joy  of  all  the  earthy 

with  beauteous  prospect  rise; 
On  her  north  side  th'  Almighty  King's 
imperial  city  lies. 

3  God  in  her  palaces  is  known ; 

his  presence  is  her  guard  : 

4  Confed'rate  kings  withdrew  their  siege, 

and  of  success  despair'd. 

5  They  view'd  her  walls,  admir'd,  and  fled, 

with  grief  and  terror  struck; 

6  Like  women,  whom  iht  sudden  pangs 

of  travail  had  o'ertook. 

7  No  wretched  crew  of  mariners 

appear  like  them  forlorn, 
When  fleets  from  Tarshish'  wealthy  coasts 
by  eastern  winds  are  torn. 

8  In  Sion  we  have  seen  performed 

a  work  that  was  foretold. 
In  pledge  that  God,  for  times  to  come 
his  city  will  uphold. 


PSx\LM  XLlX. 

^  Not  in  our  fortresses  and  walls 
did  we,  O  God,  confide  ; 
But  on  the  temple  fix'd  our  hopes, 
in  which  thou  dost  reside. 

10  According  to  thy  sov'reign  Name, 

thy  praise  through  earth  extends ; 
Thy  pow'rful  arm,  as  justice  guides^ 
chastises  or  defends. 

1 1  Let  Sion's  mount  with  joy  resound; 

her  daughters  all  be  taught 
In  songs  his  judgments  to  extol, 
who  this  deliv'rance  wrought. 

12  Compass  her  walls  in  solemn  pomp  ; 

your  eyes  quite  round  her  cast ; 
Count  all  her  tow'rs,  and  see  if  there 
you  find  one  stone  displac'd. 

13  Her  forts  and  palaces  survey; 

observe  their  order  well; 
That,  with  assurance,  to  your  heirsj 
his  wonders  you  may  tell. 

14  This  God  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours^ 

whilst  we  in  him  confide ; 
.   Who,  as  he  has  preserv'd  us  nowj 
till  death  will  be  our  guide. 

Psalm  xlix. 

1,  2  TT    ET  all  the  list'ning  world  attend^ 
1  A  and  my  instruction  hear; 
Let  high  and  low,  and  rich  and  poor, 
with  joint  consent  give  ear. 

3  My  mouth  with  sacred  wisdom  fiU'd, 

shall  good  advice  impart ; 
The  sound  result  of  prudent  thoughts^ 
digested  in  my  heart. 

4  To  parables  of  weighty  sense 

I  will  my  ear  incline ; 
whilst  to  my  tuneful  harp  I  sing 
dark  words  of  deep  design. 

5  Why  should  my  courage  fail  in  times 

of  danger  and  of  doubt, 
4D 


72  PSALM  XLIX. 

When  sinners,  that  would  me  supplant, 
have  compassed  me  about  ? 

6  Those  men,  that  all  their  hope  and  trust 

in  heaps  of  treasure  place, 
And  boast  in  triumph,  when  they  see 
their  ill  got  wealth  increase, 

7  Are  yet  unable  from  the  grave 

their  dearest  friend  to  free ; 
Noi'  can,  by  force  of  bribes,  reverse 

th'Almighty  Lord's  decree. 
8,  9  Their  vain  endeavours  they  must  quit  j 

the  price  is  held  too  high ; 
No  sums  can  purchase  such  a  grant, 

that  man  should  never  die. 

10  Not  wisdom  can  the  wise  exempt, 

nor  fools  their  folly  save ; 
But  both  must  perish,  and  in  death 
their  wealth  to  others  leave. 

1 1  For  though  they  think  their  stately  scats 

shall  ne'er  to  ruin  fall. 
But  their  remembrance  last  in  lands 
which  by  their  names  they  call ; 

12  Yet  shall  their  fame  be  soon  forgot, 

how  great  soe'er  their  state ; 
With  beasts  their  memory,  and  they, 
shall  share  one  common  fate. 

PART  II. 

13  How  great  their  folly  is,  who  thus 

absurd  conclusions  make  ! 
And  yet  their  children,  unreclaim'd, 
repeat  the  gross  mistake. 

14  They  all,  like  sheep  to  slaughter  led, 

the  prey  of  death  arc  made  ; 
Their  beauty,  while  the  just  rejoice, 
within  the  grave  shall  fade. 

15  But  God  will  yet  redeem  my  soul ; 

and  from  the  greedy  grave 
His  greater  pow'r  shall  set  me  free, 
andtc  himself  receive. 


PSALM  L.  73 

16  Then  fear  not  thou,  when  worldly  men 

in envy'd  wealth  abound; 
Nor  though  their  prosp'rous  house  mcrease, 
with  state  and  honour  ci-own'd. 

17  For  when  they're  summon'd  hence  by  death, 

they  leave  all  this  behind ; 
No  shadow  of  their  former  pomp 
within  the  grave  they  find : 

18  And  yet  they  thought  their  state  was  blest, 

caught  in  the  flatt'rer's  snare, 
Who  with  their  vanity  comply'd, 
and  prais'd  their  worldly  care. 

19  In  their  forefathers  steps  they  tread; 

and  when,  like  them,  they  die, 
Their  wretched  ancestors  and  they 
in  endless  darkness  lie. 

20  For  man,  how  great  soe'er  his  state, 

unless  he's  truly  wise, 
As  like  a  sensual  beast  he  lives, 
so  like  a  beast  he  dies. 

PSALM  L. 

1,  2  rriHE  Lord  hath  spoke,the  mightyGod 
1     Hath  sent  his  summons  all  abroad, 
from  dawning  light,  till  day  declines : 
The  list'ning  earth  his  voice  hath  heard, 
And  he  from  Sion  hath  appear'd, 
where  beauty  in  perfection  shines. 
3,  4  Our  God  shall  come,  and  keep  no  more 
Misconstru'd  silence,  as  before  ; 

but  wasting  flames  before  him  send: 
Around  shall  tempests  fiercely  rage. 
Whilst  he  does  heav'n  and  earth  engage 
his  just  tribunal  to  attend. 
5,  6  Assemble  all  my  saints  to  me, 
(Thus  runs  the  great  divine  decree) 

that  in  my  lasting  cov'nant  live. 
And  off 'rings  bring  with  constant  care: 
The  heav'ns  his  justice  shall  declare ; 
for  God  himself  shall  sentence  give. 


74  PSALM  L. 

7,  8  Attend,  my  people;  Israel,  hear; 
Thy  strong  accuser  I'll  appear ; 

thy  God,  thy  only  God,  am  I : 
'Tis  not  of  off'rings  I  complain, 
Wiiicn,  daily  in  my  temple  slain, 

my  sacred  altar  did  supply. 

9  Will  this  alone  atonement  make? 
No  bullock  from  thy  stall  I'll  take, 

nor  he-goat  from  thy  fold  accept: 

10  The  forest  beasts,  that  range  along. 
The  cattle  too,  are  all  my  own, 

that  on  a  thousand  hills  are  kept. 
Ill  know  the  fowls,  that  build  their  nests 
In  craggy  rocks  ;  and  savage  beasts, 
that  loosely  haunt  the  open  fields: 

12  If  selz'd  with  hunger  I  could  be, 
I  need  not  seek  relief  from  thee, 

since  the  world's  mine,  and  all  it  yields. 

13  Think'st  thou  that  I  have  any  need 
On  slaughter'd  bulls  and  goats  to  feed, 

to  eat  their  flesh  and  drink  their  blood  ? 

14  The  sacrifices  I  require. 

Are  hearts  which  love  and  zeal  inspire, 
and  vows  with  strictest  care  made  good. 

15  In  time  of  trouble  call  on  me. 
And  I  will  set  thee  safe  and  free ; 

and  thou  returns  of  praise  shalt  make. 

16  But  to  the  wicked  thus  saith  God: 
How  dar'st  thou  teach  my  laws  abroad, 

or  in  thy  mouth  my  cov'nant  take  ? 

17  For  stubborn  thou,  confirm'd  in  sin. 
Hast  proof  against  instruction  been, 

and  of  my  word  didst  lightly  speak: 

18  When  thou  a  subtle  thief  didst  see, 
Thou  gladly  with  him  didst  agree, 

and  with  adult'rers  didst  partake. 
:^9  Vile  slander  is  thy  chief  delight ; 

Thy  tongue,  by  envy  mov'd,  and  spitCj. 
deceitful  tales  does  hourly  spread : 


PSALM  LI.  7S 

20  Thou  dost  with  hateful  scandals  wound 
Thy  brother,   and  with  lies  confound 

the  offspring  of  thy  mother's  bed. 

2 1  These  things  didst  thou,  whom  still  I  strove 
To  gain  with  silence,  and  with  love, 

till  thou  didst  wickedly  surmise, 
That  I  was  such  a  one  as  thou  ; 
But  I'll  reprove  and  shame  thee  now, 

and  set  thy  sins  before  thine  eyes. 

22  Mark  this,  ye  wicked  fools,  lest  I 
Let  all  my  bohs  of  vengeance  fly, 

whilst  none  shall  dare  your  cause  to  own : 

23  Who  praises  me,  due  honour  gives ; 
And  to  the  man  that  jusdy  lives 

my  strong  salvation  shall  be  shown. 

PSALM  LI. 

1  T  XAVE  mercy.  Lord,  on  me, 
JL  JL  as  thou  wert  ever  kind  ; 
Let  me,  oppress'd  with  loads  of  guilt, 
thy  wonted  mercy  find. 
2;  3  Wash  off  my  foul  offence, 
and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin; 
For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 
how  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

4  Against  thee.  Lord,  alone, 

and  only  in  thy  sight. 
Have  I  transgress'd ;  and,  though  condemn'd, 
must  own  thy  judgment  right. 

5  In  guilt  each  part  was  form'd 

of  all  this  sinful  frame  ; 
In  guilt  I  was  conceiv'd,  and  born 
the  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 
^  Yet  thou,  whose  searching  eye 
does  inward  truth  require, 
In  secret  didst  with  wisdom's  laws 
my  tender  soul  inspire. 
7  With  hyssop  purge  me,    Lord, 
and  so  I  clean  shall  be ; 


76  PSALM  LI. 

I  shall  with  snow  in  whiteness  vie, 
when  purify'd  by  thee. 
8  Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 
thy  kind  forgiving  voice ; 
That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broke 
may  with  fresh  strength  rejoice. 
9,  10  Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 
nor  me  in  anger  view  : 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean, 
an  upright  mind  renew. 

PART  II. 

1 1  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight ; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  take 
its  everlasting  flight. 

12  The  joy  thy  favour  gives, 

let  me  again  obtain ; 
And  thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
my  fainting  soul  sustain. 

1 3  So  I  thy  righteous  ways 

to  sinners  will  impart; 
Whilst  my  advice  shall  wicked  men 
to  thy  just  laws  convert. 

14  My  guilt  of  blood  remove, 

my  Saviour,  and  my  God ; 
And  my  glad  tongue  shall  loudly  tell 
thy  righteous  acts  abroad. 

1 5  Do  thou  unlock  my  lips, 

with  sorrow  clos'd  and  shame ; 
So  shall  my  mouth  thy  wond'rous  praise 
to  all  the  world  proclaim. 

16  Could  sacrifice  atone, 

whole  flocks  and  herds  should  die ; 
But  on  such  off 'rings  thou  disdain'st 
to  cast  a  gracious  eye. 

17  A  broken  spirit  is 

by  God  most  highly  priz'd ; 
By  him  a  broken  contrite  heart 
shall  never  be  despis'd. 


PSALM  LII.  77 

18  Let  Sion  favour  find, 

of  thy  good  will  assur'd ; 
And  thy  own  city  flourish  long, 
by  lofty  walls  secur'd. 

19  The  just  shall  then  attend, 

and  pleasing  tribute  pay; 
And  sacrifice  of  choicest  kind 
upon  thy  altar  lay. 

PSALM  LII.  ^ 

1  TTN  vain,  O  man  of  lawless  might, 
X  thou  boast'st  thyself  in  ill ; 
Since  God,  the  God  in  whom  I  trust, 

vouchsafes  his  favour  still. 

2  Thy  wicked  tongue  doth  sland'rous  tales 

maliciously  devise ; 
And,  sharper  than  a  razor  set, 
it  wounds  with  threach'rous  lies. 
3,  4  Thy  thoughts  are  more  on  ill  than  good, 
on  lies  than  truth,  employ 'd ; 
Thy  tongue  delights  in  words,  by  which 
the  guiltless  are  destroy'd. 

5  God  shall  for  ever  blast  thy  hopes, 

and  snatch  thee  soon  away ; 
Nor  in  thy  dwelling-place  permit, 
nor  in  the  world,  to  stay. 

6  The  just,  with  pious  fear,  shall  see 

the  downfal  of  thy  pride; 
And  at  thy  sudden  ruin  laugh, 
and  thus  thy  fall  deride : 

7  "  See  there  the  man  that  haughty  was, 

"  who  proudly  God  defy'd, 
"  Who  trusted  in  his  wealth,  and  still 
''  on  wicked  artsrely'd." 

8  But  I  am  like  those  olive-plants 

that  shade  God's  temple  round ; 
And  hope  with  his  indulgent  grace 
to  be  for  ever  crown'd. 

9  So  shall  my  soul,  with  praise,  O  God, 

extol  thy  wond'rous  love ; 


78  PSALM  LIII,  LIV. 

And  on  thy  Name  with  patience  wait ; 
for  this  thy  saints  approve. 

PSALM  LIIL 

1  r  I  1HE  wicked  fools  must  sure  suppose 

I      that  God  is  but  a  name ; 
This  gross  mistake  their  practice  shows, 
since  virtue  all  disclaim. 

2  The  Lord  look'd  down  from  heav'ns  high  tow'r^ 

the  sons  of  men  to  view  ; 
To  see  if  any  own'd  his  pow'r, 
or  truth  or  justice  knew. 

3  But  all,  he  saw,  were  backward  gone, 

degen'rate  grown -and  base  ; 
None  for  religion  car'd,  not  one 
of  all  the  sinful  race. 

4  But  are  those  workers  of  deceit, 

so  dull  and  senseless  grown. 
That  they  like  bread  my  people  eat, 
and  God's  just  pow'r  disown  ? 

5  Their  causeless  fear  shall  strangely  grow  \ 

and  they,  despis'd  of  God, 
Shall  soon  be  foil'd  ;  his  hand  shall  throw 
their  shatter'd  bones  abroad. 

6  Would  he  his  saving  pow'r  employ 

to  break  our  servile  band. 
Loud  shouts  of  universal  joy 
should  echo  through  the  land. 

PSALM  LIV* 

1,  2  1"    ORD,  save  me,  for  thy  glorious  name; 

JLi   and  in  thy  strength  appear, 
To  judge  my  cause  ;  accept  my  pray'r, 

and  to  my  words  give  ear. 
3  Mere  strangers,  whom  I  never  wrong'd, 

to  ruin  me  design'd  ; 
And  cruel  men,  that  fear  no  God, 

against  my  soul  combin'd. 
4,  5  But  God  takes  part  with  all  my  friends, 

and  he's  the  surest  guard ; 


PSALM  LV.  79 

The  God  of  truth  shall  give  my  foes 
their  falshoods  due  reward ; 

6  While  I  my  grateful  offerings  bring, 

and  sacrifice  with  joy ; 
And  in  his  praise  my  time  to  come 
delightfully  employ. 

7  From  dreadful  danger  and  distress 

the  Lord  hath  set  me  free ; 
Through  him  shall  I  of  all  my  foes 
the  just  destruction  see. 

PSALM  LV. 

1  f^  IVE  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
Vjr  and  listen  when  I  pray ; 

Nor  from  thy  humble  suppliant  turn 
thy  glorious  face  away. 

2  Attend  to  this  my  sad  complaint, 

and  hear  my  grievous  moans; 
While  I  my  mournful  case  declare,     • 
with  artless  sighs  and  groans. 

3  Hark  how  the  foe  insults  aloud ! 

how  fierce  oppressors  rage! 
Whose  sland'rous  tongues,with  wrathful  hate, 
against  my  fame  engage. 
4,  5  My  heart  is  rac'k  with  pain ;  my  soul 
with  deadly  frights  distress'd ; 
With  fear  and  trembling  compass'd  round, 
with  horror  quite  oppress 'd. 
6  How  often  wish'd  I  then,  that  I 
the  dove's  swift  wings  could  get; 
That  I  might  take  my  speedy  flight, 
and  seek  a  safe  retreat. 
7,  8  Then  would  I  wander  far  from  hence, 
and  in  wild  deserts  stray. 
Till  all  this  furious  storm  were  spent, 
this  tempest  pass'd  away. 

PART  H. 

9  Destroy,  O  Lord,  their  ill  designs, 

their  counsels  soon  divide; 
4E 


80  PSALM  LV. 

For  through  the  city  my  griev'd  eyes 
have  strife  and  rapine  spy'd. 

10  By  day  and  night,  on  ev'ry  wall 

they  walk  their  constant  round ; 
And  in  the  midst  of  all  her  strength 
are  grief  and  mischief  found. 

1 1  Whoe'er  through  ev'ry  part  shall  roam, 

will  fresh  disorders  meet; 
Deceit  and  guile  their  constant  posts 
maintain  in  ev'ry  street. 

12  For  'twas  not  any  open  foe 

that  false  reflections  made ; 
For  then  I  could  with  ease  have  borne? 

the  bitter  things  he  said; 
Twasnone  who  hatred  had  profess'd, 

that  did  against  me  rise ; 
For  then  I  had  witlidrawn  myself 

from  his  malicious  eyes. 
13, 14  But  'twas  e'en  thou,  my  guide,  my  friend 

whom  tend'rest  love  did  join  ; 
Whose  sweet  advice  I  valued  most ; 

whose  pray'rs  were  mix'd  with  mine. 
15  Sure  vengeance,  equal  to  their  crimes, 

such  traitors  must  surprise, 
And  sudden  death  requite  those  ills 

they  wickedly  devise. 
16,   17  But  I  will  call  on  God,  who  still 

shall  in  my  aid  appear  ; 
At  morn,  at  noon,  and  night,   I'll  pray ; 

and  he  my  voice  shall  hear. 

PxVR'F  III. 

18  God  has  releas'd  my  soul  from  those 

that  did  with  me  contend ; 
And  made  anum'rous  host  of  friends 
my  righteous  cause  defend. 

19  For  he,  who  was  my  help  of  old, 

shall  now  his  suppliant  hear; 
And  punish  them  whose  prosp'rous  state 
makes  them  no  God  to  fear. 


PSALM  LVI.  81 

20  Whom  can  I  trust,  if  faithless  men 

perfidiously  devise 
To  ruin  me,  their  peaceful  friend, 
and  break  the  strongest  ties  ? 

2 1  Though  soft  and  melting  are  their  words, 

their  hearts  with  war  abound  ; 
Their  speeches  are  more  smooth  than  oil, 
and  yet  like  swords  they  wound. 

22  Do  thou,  my  soul,  on  God  depend, 

and  he  shall  thee  sustain  ; 
He  aids  the  just,  whom  to  supplant 
the  wicked  strive  in  vain. 

23  My  foes,  that  trade  in  lies  and  blood, 

shall  all  untimely  die ; 
Whilst  I,  for  health  and  length  of  days, 
on  thee,  my  God,  rely. 

PSALM  LVI. 

1  TTVOthou,  O  God,  in  mercy  help; 
JL/  for  i^an  my  life  pursues : 

To  crush  me  with  repeated  wrongs, 
he  daily  strife  renews. 

2  Continually  my  spiteful  foes 

to  ruin  me  combine; 
Thou  seest,  who  sitt'st  enthron'd  on  high, 
what  mighty  numbers  join. 

3  But  thou  sometimes  surpris'd  by  fear, 

on  danger's  first  alarm ; 
Yet  still  for  succour  I  depend 
on  thy  Almighty  arm. 

4  God's  faithful  promise  I  shall  praise, 

on  which  I  now  rely ; 
In  God  I  trust,  and,  trusting  him, 
the  arm  of  flesh  defy. 

5  They  wrest  my  words,  and  make  them  speak 

a  sense  they  never  meant; 
Their  thoughts  are  all,  with  restless  spite, 
on  my  destruction  bent. 

6  In  close  assemblies  they  combine^ 

and  wicked  projects  lay; 


82  PSALM  LVlt. 

They  watch  my  steps,  and  he  in  wait 
to  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Shall  such  injustice  still  escape  ? 

0  righteous  God,  arise  ; 

Let  thy  just  wrath,  too  long  provok'd, 
this  impious  race  chastise. 

8  Thou  numb'rest  all  my  steps,  since  first 

1  was  compell'd  to  flee ; 
My  very  tears  are  treasur'd  up, 

and  register'd  by  thee. 

9  When  therefore  I  invoke  thy  aid, 

my  foes  shall  be  o'erthrown ; 
For  I  am  well  assur'd  that  God 
my  righteous  cause  will  own. 
10,  11  I'll  trust  God's  word,  and  so  despise 
the  force  that  man  can  raise ; 

12  To  thee,  O  God,  my  vows  are -due; 

to  thee  I'll  render  praise. 

13  Thou  hast  retriev'd  my  soul  from  death; 

and  thou  wilt  still  secure 
The  life  thou  hast  so  oft  preserv'd, 
and  make  my  footsteps  sure  : 

14  That  thus  protected  by  thy  pow'r, 

I  may  this  light  enjoy ; 
And  in  the  service  of  my  God 
my  lengthen'd  days  employ. 

PSALM  LVIL 

1  ^  I  ^HY  mercy,   Lord,  to  me  extend ; 

JL     ^^  thy  protection  I  depend ; 
And  to  thy  wmg  for  shelter  haste,  '  ^ 

Till  this  outrageous  storm  is  pass'd. 

2  To  thy  tribunal.  Lord,   I  fly. 

Thou  sov'reign  Judge,  and  God  most  high, 
Who  wonders  hast  for  me  begun, 
And  wilt  not  leave  thy  work  undone. 

3  From  heaven  protect  me  by  thine  arm, 
And  shame  all  those  who  seek  my  harm ; 
To  my  relief  thy  mercy  send, 

And  truth,  on  which  my  hopes  depend. 


PSALM  LVIIL  83 

4  For  I  with  savage  men  converse, 
Like  hungry  lions  wild  and  fierce  ; 

With  men  whose  teeth  are  spears,  their  words 
Invenom'd  darts  and  two-edg'd  swords. 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd, 

Till  thou  art  here,   as  there,  obey'd. 
j5  To  take  me  they  their  net  prepared. 
And  had  almost  my  soul  ensnar'd ; 
But  fell  themselves,  by  just  decree, 
Into  the  pit  they  made  for  me. 

7  OGod,  my  heart  isfix'd,  'tis  bent, 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise, 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise : 

8  Awake,  my  glory;  harp  and  lute. 
No  longer  let  your  strings  be  mute ; 
And  I,  my  tuneful  part  to  take. 
Will  with  the  early  dawn  awake. 

9  Thy  praises.  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  list'ning  nations  round ; 

10  Thy  mercy  highest  heav'n  transcends  ; 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

11  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd. 

Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

PSALM  LVIIL 

SPEAK,  O  ye  judges  of  the  earth, 
if  just  your  sentence  be; 
Or  must  not  innocence  appeal 
to  heav'n  from  your  decree  ? 

2  Your  wicked  hearts  and  judgments  are 

alike  by  malice  sway'd; 
Your  griping  hands,  by  weighty  bribes, 
to  violence  betray'd. 

3  To  virtue  strangers,  from  the  womb 

their  infant  steps  went  wrong ; 


$4  PSALM  LIX. 

They  prattled  slander,  and  in  lies 
employ 'd  their  lisping  tongue. 

4  No  serpent  of  parch'd  Afric's  breed 

does  ranker  poison  bear ; 
The  drowsy  adder  will  as  soon 
unlock  his  sullen  ear. 

5  Unmov'd  by  good  advice,  and  deaf 

as  adders  they  remain  ; 
From  whom  the  skilful  charmer's  voice 
can  no  attention  gain. 

6  Defeat,  O  God,   their  threat'ning  rage, 

and  timely  break  their  pow'r ; 
Disarm  these  growling  lions' jaws, 
e'er  practis'd  to  devour. 

7  Let  now  their  insolence,  at  height, 

like  ebbmg  tides  be  spent ; 
Their  shiver'd  darts  deceive  their  aim, 
when  they  their  bow  have  bent. 

8  Like  snails  let  them  dissolve  to  slirae ; 

like  hasty  births,  become 
Unworthy  to  behold  the  sun, 
and  dead  within  the  womb. 

9  E'er  thorns  can  make  the  flesh-pots  boil, 

tempestuous  wrath  shall  come 
from  God,  and  snatch  them  hence  alive 
to  their  eternal  doom. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  to  see 

their  crimes  with  vengeance  meet; 
And  saints  in  persecutors'  blood 
shall  dip  their  harmless  feet. 

1 1  Transgressors  then  with  grief  shall  see 

just  men  rewards  obtain ; 
And  own  a  God,  whose  justice  will 
the  guilty  earth  arraign. 

PSALM   LIX. 

1  TTVELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  my  God, 
^J  from  all  my  spiteful  foes  ; 
In  my  defence  oppose  thy  pow'r 
to  theirs  vrho  me  oppose^  ^ 


PSALM  LIX.  *U 

2  Preserve  me  from  a  wicked  race, 

who  make  a  trade  of  ill ; 
Protect  me  from  remorseless  men, 
who  seek  my  blood  to  spill. 

3  They  lie  in  wait,  and  mighty  pow*rs 

against  my  life  combine. 
Implacable;  yet.  Lord,  thouknow'st, 
for  no  offence  of  mine. 

4  In  haste  they  run  about,  and  watch 

my  guiltless  life  to  take ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  on  my  distress, 
and  to  my  help  awake. 

5  Thou,  Lord  of  Hosts,  and  Israel's  God, 

their  heathen  rage  suppress ; 
Relentless  vengeance  take  on  those 

who  stubbornly  transgress. 
Q  At  ev'ning,  to  beset  my  house, 

like  growling  dogs  they  meet ; 
While  others  through  the  city  range, 

and  ransack  ev'ry  street. 

7  Their  throats  envenom'd  slander  breathe; 

their  tongues  are  sharpen'd  swords ; 
"  Who  hears  ?"  say  they,  "or,  hearing,  dares 
*'  reprove  our  lawless  words?" 

8  But  from  thy  throne  thou  shalt,  O  Lord, 

their  baffled  plots  deride ; 
And  soon  to  shame  and  scorn  expose 
their  boasted  heathen  pride. 

9  On  thee  I  wait;  'tis  on  thy  strength 

for  succour  I  depend ; 
'Tisthou,  O  God,  art  my  defence, 
who  only  can  defend.  -     ' '-: 

10  Thy  mercy.  Lord,  which  has  so' 6ft    '"'     ' 

from  danger  set  me  free. 
Shall  crown  my  wishes,  and  subdue 
my  haughty  foes  to  me. 

11  Destroy  them  not,  O  Lord,  at  once;        I 

restrain  thy  vengeful  blow; 
Lest  we,  ungratefully,  too  soon 
forget  their  overthrow. 


86  PSALM  LX. 

Disperse  them  through  the  nations  round  »* 

by  thy  avenging  pow'r ; 
Do  thou  bringdown  their  haughty  pride, 

O  Lord,  our  shield  and  tow'r. 

12  Now,  in  the  height  of  all  their  hopes, 

Their  arrogance  chastise ; 
Whose  tongues  have  sinn'd  withoutrestraint, 
and  curses  join 'd  w^ith  lies. 

13  Nor  shalt  thou,  whilst  their  race  endures, 

thine  anger,  Lord,  suppress ; 
That  distant  lands,  by  their  just  doom, 
may  Israel's  God  confess. 

14  At  ev'ninglet  them  still  persist 

like  growling  dogs  to  meet, 
Still  wander  all  the  city  round, 
and  traverse  ev'ry  street. 

15  Then,  as  for  maUce  now  they  do, 

for  hunger  let  them  stray; 
And  yell  their  vain  complaints  aloud, 
defeated  of  their  prey. 

16  Whilst  early  I  thy  mercy  sing, 

thy  wond'rous  power  confess ; 
For  thou  hast  been  my  sure  defence, 
my  refuge  in  distress. 

17  To  thee  with  never-ceasing  praise, 

O  God,  my  strength,  1*11  sing; 
Thou  art  my  God,  the  Rock  from  whence 
my  health  and  safety  spring. 

PSALM  LX. 

1  /^^  GOD,  who  hast  our  troops  dispers'd, 

\^^  Forsaking  those  who  left  thee  first ; 

As  we  thy  just  displeasure  mourn,  * 

To  us,  in  mercy,  Lord,  return. 

Our  strength,  that  firm  as  earth  did  stand, 

Is  rent  by  thy  avenging  hand ; 

O!  heal  the  breaches  thou  hast  made: 

We  shake,  we  fall,  without  thy  aid  ! 
5  Our  folly's  sad  effects  we  feel ; 

For,  drunk  with  discord's  cup  we  reel ; 


PSALM  LXI.  S7 

4  But  now,  for  them  who  thee  re  ver'd, 
Thou  hast  thy  truth's  bright  banner  rear'd. 

5  Let  thy  right-hand  thy  saints  protect ;  --r 
Lord,  hear  the  pray 'rs  that  we  direct: 

6  The  holy  God  has  spoke  ;  and  I,  ^ 
O'erjoy'd,  on  his  firm  word  rely: 

To  thee  in  portions  I'll  divide 
Fair  Sichem's  soil,  Samaria's  pride ; 
To  Sichem,  Succoth  next  I'll  join, 
And  measure  out  her  vale  by  line. 

7  Manasseh,  Gilead,  both  subscribe 

To  my  commands,  with  Ephraim's  tribe; 
Ephraim  by  arms  supports  my  cause, 
And  Judah  by  religious  laws. 

8  Moab  my  slave  and  drudge  shall  be, 
Nor  Eden  from  my  yoke  get  free; 
Proud  Palestine's  imperious  state 
Shall  humbly  on  our  triumph  wait. 

9  But  who  shall  quell  these  mighty  powers, 
And  clear  my  way  to  Edom's  tow'rs  ? 

Or  through  her  guarded  frontiers  tread 
The  path  that  doth  to  conquest  lead  ? 

10  Ev'n  thou,  O  God,  who  hast  dispers'd 
Our  troops  (for  we  forsook  thee  first ;) 
Those  whom  thou  did'st  m  wrath  forsake, 
Aton'd,  thou  wilt  victorious  make. 

1 1  Do  thou  our  fainting  cause  sustain ; 
For  human  succours  are  but  vain. 

12  Fresh  strength  and  courage  God  bestows : 
'Tis  he  treads  down  our  proudest  foes. 

PSALM  LXI.  »  r^  - 

1  T"    ORD,  hear  my  cry,  regard  my  pray'r, 

1  ^  which  I,  oppress'd  with  grief, 

2  From  earth's  remotest  parts  address^    ^  - 

to  thee  for  kind  relief.                    "  - 

O  lodge  me  safe  beyond  the  reach  ii! 

of  persecuting  pow'r ;  | ' 

3  Thou,  who  so  oft  from  spiteful  foes  |; 

hast  been  my  shelt'ring  tow'r* . .  ^ .,    _  _  ^ 


^8  PSALM  LXII. 

4  So  shall  I  in  thy  sacred  courts 

secure  from  danger  lie ; 
B  eneath  the  covert  of  thy  wings, 
all  future  storms  defy. 

5  In  sign  my  vows  are  heard,  once  more 

I  o'er  my  chosen  reign; 

6  O !  bless  with  long  and  prosp'rous  life 

the  king  thou  didst  ordain. 

7  Confirm  his  throne,  and  make  his  reign 

accepted  in  thy  sight; 
And  let  thy  truth  and  mercy  both 
in  his  defence  unite. 

8  So  shall  I  ever  sing  thy  praise, 

thy  Name  for  ever  bless ; 
Devote  my  prosp'rous  days  to  pay 
the  vows  of  my  distress. 

PSALM  LXII. 

1,  2  ly  /FY  soul  for  help  on  God  relies; 
XVi  from  him  alone  my  fafety  flows: 
My  Rock,  my  Health,  that  strength  supplies 
to  bear  the  shock  of  all  my  foes. 

3  How  long  will  ye  contrive  my  fall, 

which  will  but  hasten  on  your  own  ? 
You'll  totter  like  a  bending  wall, 
or  fence  of  uncemented  stone. 

4  To  make  my  envy'd  honours  less 

they  strive  with  lies,  their  chief  delight ; 
For  they,  tho'  with  their  mouths  they  bless, 
in  private  curse  with  iaward  spite.         ^ 
S,  6  But  thou,  my  soul,  on  God  rely; 
on  him  alone  thy  trust  repose: 
My  Rock  and  Health  will  strength  supply 
to  bear  the  shock  of  all  my  foes. 

7  God  does  his  saving  liealth  dispense, 

and  flowing  blessings  daily  send : 
He  is  my  fortress  and  defence; 

on  him  my  soul  shall  still  depend. 

8  In  him,  ye  people,  always  trust ; 

before  liis  throne  pour  out  your  hearts ; 


PSALM  LXIII.  89 

For  God,  the  merciful  and  just, 
his  timely  aid  to  us  imparts. 

9  The  vulgar  fickle  are  and  frail ; 

the  great  dissemble  and  betray; 
And,  laid  in  truth's  impartial  scale, 
the  lightest  things  will  both  out-weigh. 

10  Then  trust  not  in  oppressive  ways; 

by  spoil  and  rapine  grow  not  vain ; 
Nor  let  your  hearts,  if  wealth  increase, 
be  set  too  much  upon  your  gain. 

11  For  God  has  oft  his  will  express'd, 

and  I  this  truth  have  fully  known ; 
To  be  of  boundless  pow'r  possess'd, 
belongs,  of  right,  to  God  alone. 

12  Though  mercy  is  his  darling  grace, 

in  which  he  chiefly  takes  delight ; 
Yet  will  he  all  the  human  race 
according  to  their  works  requite. 

PSALM  LXIII. 

1  /^  GOD,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 
V>/  My  morning  pray'rs  shall  ofl'er'd  be ; 

for  thee  my  thirsty  soul  does  pant: 
My  fainting  flesh  implores  thy  grace 
Within  this  dry  and  barren  place, 

where  I  refreshing  waters  want. 

2  O !  to  my  longing  eyes,  once  more, 
That  view  of  glorious  pow'r  restore, 

which  thy  majestic  house  displays: 
o  Because  to  me  thy  wond'rous  love 
Than  life  itself  does  dearer  prove, 
my  lips  shall  always  speak  thy  praise. 

4  My  life,  while  I  that  life  enjoy. 
In  blessing  God  I  will  employ  ; 

with  lifted  hands "  adore  his  name : 

5  INIy  soul's  content  shall  be  as  great 
As  theirs  who  choicest  dainties  eat, 

while  I  withjoy  his  praise  proclaim. 

6  When  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind; 

and  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  night: 


90  PSALM  LXIV. 

7  Because  thou  still  dOst  succour  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 

I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 

8  My  soul,  when  foes  would  me  devour, 
Cleaves  fast  to  thee,  whose  matchless  pow*r, 

in  her  support  is  daily  shown: 

9  But  those  the  righteous  Lord  shall  slay, 
That  my  destruction  wish;  and  they 

that  seek  my  life,  shall  lose  their  own, 

10  They  by  untimely  ends  shall  die. 
Their  flesh  a  prey  to  foxes  lie ; 

but  God  shall  fill  the  king  with  joy : 

1 1  Who  thee  confess  shall  still  rejoice ; 
Whilst  the  false  tongue,  and  lying  voice, 

thou,  Lord,  shah  silence  and  destroy. 

PSALM  LXIV. 

1  T"    ORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint; 
1  4  to  my  request  give  ear; 
Preserve  my  life  from  cruel  foes, 
and  free  my  soul  from  fear. 
~2  O  !  hide  me  with  thy  tend'rest  care, 
in  some  secure  retreat, 
From  sinners  that  against  me  rise, 
and  all  their  plots  defeat. 

3  See  how,  intent  to  work  my  harm, 

They  whet  their  tongues  like  swords ; 
And  bend  their  bows  to  shoot  their  darts, 
sharp  lies,  and  bitter  words. 

4  Lurking  in  private,  at  the  just 

they  take  their  secret  aim; 
And  suddenly  at  him  they  shoot, 
quite  void  of  fear  and  shame. 

5  To  carry  on  their  ill  designs  ^ 

they  mutually  agree ; 
They  speak  of  laying  private  snares, 
and  think  that  none  shall  see. 

6  With  utmost  diligence  and  care 

their  wicked  plots  they  lay; 


PSALM  LXV.  91 

The  deep  designs  of  all  their  hearts 
are  only  to  betray. 

7  But  God,  to  anger  justly  mov'd, 

his  dreadful  bow  shall  bend, 
And  on  his  flying  arrow's  point 
shall  swift  destruction  send, 

8  Those  slanders  which  their  mouths  did  vent, 

upon  themselves  shall  fall 
Their  crimes  disclosed  shall  make  them  be 
despis'd  and  shunn'd  by  all. 

9  The  world  shall  then  God's  pow'r  confess, 

and  nations  trembling  stand, 
Convinc'd  that  'tis  the  mighty  work 
ofhis  avenging  hand: 

10  Whilst  righteous  men,  wliom  God  secures, 

in  him  shall  gladly  trust; 
And  all  the  list'ning  earth  shall  hear 
loud  triumphs  of  the  just. 

PSALM  LXV. 

1  Ij^OR  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 
■      in  Sion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat ; 

Our  promis'd  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
and  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  O  thou,  who  to  my  humble  pray'r 

didst  always  bend  thy  list'ning  ear, 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair,  t 

and  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

to  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try ; 
Whilst  thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain, 
and  washeth  out  the  crimson  dye. 
4-  Blest  is  the  man  who,  near  thee  plac'd,    ^ 
within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives !     , ' 
Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste '^^  oT  ^ 
the  vast  delights  thy  temple  gives.     '^ 
5  By  wond'rous  acts,  O  God  most  just,    IT 
have  we  thy  gracious  answer  found :  ■ 
In  thee  remotest  nations  trust, 

and  those  whom  stormy  waves  surround. 


92  PSALM  LXVI. 

6,  7  God,  by  his  strength,  sets  fast  the  hills, 
and  does  his  matchless  pow'r  engage. 
With  which  the  sea's  loud  waves  he  stills, 
and  angry  crow 'ds  tumultuous  rage. 

PART  II. 

8  Thou,  Lord,  dost  barbarous  lands  dismay, 

when  they  thy  dreadful  tokens  view ; 
With  joy  they  see  the  night  and  day 
each  other's  track,  by  turns,  pursue. 

9  From  out  thy  unexhausted  store 

thy  rain  relieves  the  thirsty  ground  ; 

Makes  lands,  that  barren  were  before, 

with  corn  and  useful  fruits  abound. 

10  On  rising  ridges  down  it  pours, 

and  ev'ry  furrow'd  valley  fills  ; 
Thou  mak'st  them  soft  with  gende  show*rs, 
in  which  a  blest  increase  distils. 

11  Thy  goodness  does  the  circling  year 

with  fresh  returns  of  plenty  crown ; 
And  where  thy  glorious  paths  appear, 
the  fruitful  clouds  drop  fatness  down. 

12  They  drop  on  barren  forests,  chang'd 

by  them  to  pastures  fresh  and  green  ; 
The  hills  about,  in  order  rang'd, 
in  beauteous  robes  of  joy  are  seen. 

13  Large  flocks  with  fleecy  wool  adorn 

the  cheerful  downs;  the  vallies  bring 
A  plenteous  crop  of  fuU-eard  corn, 
and  seem,  for  joy  to  shout  and  sing. 

PSALM  LXVI. 

1,  2  T"    ETall  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy, 
1  A  to  God  their  voices  raise  ; 
Sing  psalms  in  honour  of  his  Name, 
and  spread  his  glorious  praise. 
3  And  let  them  say,  How  dreadful,  Lord, 
in  all  thy  works,  art  thou ! 
To  thy  great  pow'r  thy  stubborn  foes      ,^ 
shall  all  be  forc'd  to  bow. 


\ 


PSALM  LXVI.  93 

4  Through  all  the  earth  the  nations  round 

shall  thee  their  God  confess ; 
And,  with  glad  hymns,  their  awful  dread 
of  thy  great  Name  express. 

5  O !  come,  behold  the  works  of  God ; 

and  then  with  me  you'll  own. 
That  he  to  all  the  sons  of  men 
has  wond'rous  judgment  shown. 

6  He  made  the  sea  become  dry  land, 

through  which  our  fathers  walk'd; 
Whilst  to  each  other  of  his  might 
with  joy  his  people  talk'd. 

7  He,  by  his  pow'r,  for  ever  rules; 

his  eyes  the  world  survey : 

Let  no  presumptuous  man  rebel 

against  his  sov'reign  sway. 

PART  11. 

8,  9  O  !  all  ye  nations,  bless  our  God, 
and  loudly  speak  his  praise; 
Who  keeps  our  souls  alive,  and  still 
confirms  our  stedfast  ways. 

10  For  thou  hast  try'd  us,  Lord,  as  fire 

does  try  the  precious  ore ; 

1 1  Thou  brought'st  us  into  straits,  where  we 

oppressing  burdens  bore. 

12  Insulting  foes  did  us,  their  slaves, 

through  fire  and  water  chase ; 
But  yet,  at  last,  thou  brought'st  us  forth 
into  a  wealthy  place. 

13  Burnt  off 'rings  to  thy  house  I'll  bring, 

and  there  my  vows  will  pay, 

14  Which  I  with  solemn  zeal  did  make 

in  trouble's  dismal  day. 

15  Then  shall  the  richest  incense  smoke, 

the  fattest  rams  shall  fall, 
The  choicest  goats  from  out  the  fold, 
and  bullocks  from  the  stall 

16  O!  come,  all  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 

attend  with  heedful  care. 


94  PSALM  LXVII. 

Whilst  I  what  God  for  me  has  done 

with  grateful  joy  declare. 
17,  18  As  I  before  his  aid  implor'd, 

so  now  I  praise  his  Name; 
Who,  if  my  heart  had  harbour'd  sin, 

would  all  my  pray'rs  disclaim. 

19  But  God  to  me,  whene'er  I  cry'd, 

his  gracious  ear  did  bend,  i. 

And  to  the  voice  of  my  request 
with  constant  love  attend. 

20  Then  bless'd  for  ever  be  my  God, 

who  never,  when  I  pray. 
Withholds  his  mercy  from  my  soul, 
nor  turns  his  face  away. 

PSALM  LXVII. 

1  riPlO  bless  thy  chosen  race, 

I      in  mercy.  Lord,  incline ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face 
on  all  thy  saints  to  shine : 

2  That  so  thy  wond'rous  way 

may  through  the  world  be  known ; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
and  thy  salvation  own. 

3  Let  diff 'ring  nations  join 

to  celebrate  thy  fame ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
to  praise  thy  glorious  Name. 

4  O  let  them  shout  and  sing 

with  joy  and  pious  mirth; 
Tor  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

5  Let  diff'ring  nations  join 

to  celebrate  thy  fame ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
to  praise  thy  glorious  Name. 

6  Then  shall  the  teeming  ground 

a  large  increase  disclose  ; 
And  we  with  plenty  shall  be  crowned, 
which  God,  our  God,  bestows. 


rSALM  LXVIII.  94 

7  Then  God  upon  our  land 

shall  constant  blessings  show'r ; 
And  all  the  world  in  awe  shall  stand 
of  his  resistless  pow'r. 

PSALM  LXVIIL  ^^ 

1  T*    ET  God,  the  God  of  batde,  rise, 

1  ^  and  scatter  his  presumptuous  foes ; 
Let  sliameful  rout  their  host  surprise, 
who  spitefully  his  power  oppose. 

2  As  smoke  in  tempest's  rage  is  lost, 

or  wax  into  the  furnace  cast ; 
So  let  their  sacrilegious  host 

before  his  wrathful  presence  waste. 
5  But  let  the  servants  of  his  will 

his  favour's  gentle  beams  enjoy  ; 
Their  upright  hearts  let  gladness  fill, 

and  cheerful  songs  their  tongues  employ* 

4  To  him  your  voice-in  anthems  raise ; 

Jehovah's  awful  name  he  bears : 
In  him  rejoice,  extol  his  praise, 

who  rides  upon  high-rolling  spheres. 

5  Him,  from  his  empire  of  the  skies, 

to  this  low  world  compassion  draws, 
The  orphan's  claim  to  patronize, 
and  judge  the  injur'd  widow's  cause. 

6  *Tis  God,  who  from  a  foreign  soil 

restores  poor  exiles  to  their  home ; 
Makes  captives  free,  and  fruitless  toil 
their  proud  oppressors'  righteous  doom* 

7  'Twas  so  of  old,  when  thou  didst  lead 

in  person.  Lord,  our  armies  forth; 
Strange  terrors  through  the  desert  spread, 
convulsions  shook  th'  astonish'd  earth. 

8  The  breaking  clouds  did  rain  distil, 

and  heav'n's  high  arches  shook  with  fear  J 
How  then  should  Sinai's  humble  hill 
of  Israel's  God  the  presence  beal' ? 

9  Thy  hand,  at  famish'd  earth's  complaint, 

reliev'dher  from  celestial  stores, 
4  G 


96  PSALM  LXVIII. 

And  when  thy  heritage  was  faint, 

assuag'cl  the  drought  with  plenteous  show'rs, 

10  Where  savages  had  rang'd  before, 

at  ease  thou  mad'st  our  tribes  reside  ; 
And,  in  the  desert,  for  the  poor 
thy  gen'rous  bounty  did  provide. 

Px\RT  II. 

11  Thou  gav'st  the  word;  we  sally'd  forth, 

and  in  that  pow'rful  word  o'ercame  ; 
While  virgin-troops  with  songs  of  mirth, 
in  state  our  conquest  did  proclaim. 

12  Vast  armies,  by  such  gen'rals  led, 

as  yet  had  ne'er  received  a  foil, 
Forsook  their  camp  with  sudden  dread, 
and  to  our  women  left  the  spoil. 

13  Though  Egypt's  drudges  you  have  been, 

your  army's  wing  shall  shine  as  bright 
As  doves,  in  golden  sunshine  seen, 
or  silver'd  o'er  with  paler  light. 

14  'Twasso,  when  God's  almighty  hand 

o'er  scatter'd  kings  the  conquest  won ; 
Our  troops,  drawn  up  on  Jordan's  strand, 
high  Salmon's  glitt'ring  snow  outshone. 

15  From  thence  to  Jordan's  farther  coast, 

and  Bashan's  hill  we  did  advance  : 
No  more  her  height  shall  Bashan  boast, 
but  that  she's  God's  inheritance. 

16  But  wherefore  (though  the  honour's  great) 

should  this,  O  mountain,  swell  your  pride  ? 
For  Sion  is  his  chosen  seat, 
where  he  for  ever  will  reside. 

17  His  chariots  numberless;  his  pow'rs 

are  lieav'nly  hosts,  that  wait  his  will ; 
His  presence  now  fills  Sion's  tow'rs, 
as  once  it  honoured  Sinai's  hill. 

18  Ascending  high,  in  triumph  thou 

captivity  hast  captive  led ; 
And  on  thy  people  did's  bf  stow 
ikz  spoil  of  armies  once  their  dread- 


PSALM  LXVIII.  57 

E'en  rebels  shall  partake  tliy  grace, 
and  humble  proselytes  repair 

To  worship  at  thy  dwelling-place, 
and  all  the  world  pay  homage  there. 

19  For  benefits  each  day  bestow'd, 

be  daily  his  great  Name  ador'd, 

20  Who  is  our  Saviour,  and  our  God, 

of  life  and  death  the  sov'reign  Lord. 

21  But  justice  for  his  harden'd  foes 

proportion'd  vengeance  hath  decreed. 
To  wound  the  hoary  head  of  those, 
who  in  presumptuous  crimes  proceed. 

22  The  Lord  hath  thus  in  thunder  spoke  : 

"  As  I  subdu'd  proud  Bashan's  king, 
*'  Once  more  I'll  break  my  people's  yoke, 
"  and  from  the  deep  my  servants  bring. 

23  "  Their  feet  shall  with  a  crimson  flood 

"  of  slaughter 'd  foes  be  cover'do'er; 
*'  Nor  earth  receive  such  impious  blood, 
"  but  leave  for  dogs  th'unhallow'd  gore.'* 

PART  III. 

24  When,  marching  to  thy  blest  abode, 

the  wond'ring  multitude  surveyed 
The  pompous  state  of  thee,  our  God, 
in  robes  of  majesty  array'd  ; 

25  Sweet-singing  Levites  led  the  van; 

loud  instruments  brought  up  the  rear ; 
Between  both  troops,  a  virgin-train 

with  voice  and  timbrel  charm'd  the  ear. 

26  This  was  the.burden  of  their  song : 

"  In  full  assemblies  bless  the  Lord ; 
**  All  who  to  Israel's  tribes  belong, 
"  of  Israel's  God  the  praise  record." 

27  Norlitde  Benjamin  alone 

from  neighb'ringbounds  did  there  attend* 
Nor  only  Judah's  nearer  throne 

her  counsellors  in  state  did  send ; 
But  Zebulon's  remoter  seat, 

and  Napthali's  more  distant  coast, 


f&  PSALM  LXIX. 

The  grand  procession  to  complete, 
sent  up  their  tribes,  a  princely  host. 

28  Thus  God  to  strength  and  union  brought 

our  tribes,  at  strife  till  that  blest  hour, 
This  work,  which  thou,  O  God,  hast  wrought, 
confirm  with  fresh  recruits  of  pow'r. 

29  To  visit  Salem,  Lord,  descend, 

and  Sion,  thy  terrestrial  throne ; 
Where  kings  with  presents  shall  attend, 
and  thee  with  offer'd  crowns  atone. 

30  Breakdown  the  spcarmens'  ranks,  who  threat 

like  pamper'd  herds  of  savage  might ; 
Their  silver-armour'd  chiefs  defeat, 
who  in  destructive  war  delight. 
5 1  Egypt  shall  then  to  God  stretch  forth 
her  hands,  and  Afric  homage  bring ; 

32  The  scatter 'd  kingdoms  of  the  earth 

their  common  Sov'reign's  praises  sing ; 

33  Who,  mounted  on  the  loftiest  sphere 

of  ancient  heav'n,  sublimely  rides ; 
From  whence  his  dreadful  voice  we  hear, 
like  that  of  warring  winds  and  tides. 

34  Ascribe  the  pow'r  to  God  most  high: 

of  humble  Israel  he  takes  care ; 
Whose  strength,  from  out  the  dusky  sky, 
darts  shining  terrors  through  the  air. 

35  Hov/  dreadful  are  the  sacred  courts, 

where  God  has  fix'd  his  earthly  throne! 
His  strength  his  feeble  saints  supports, 
to  give  God  praise,  and  him  alone. 

PSALM  LXIX, 

1  O  AVE  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll, 
k3  And  press  to  overwhelm  my  soul : 

2  With  painful  steps  in  mire  I  tread. 
And  deluges  o'erflow  my  head. 

3  With  restless  cries  my  spirits  faint, 

My  voice  is  hoarse  with  long  complaint; 
My  sight  decays  with  tedious  pain, 
Whilst  for  my  God  I  wait  in  vain. 


PSALM  LXIX.  0§ 

4  My  hairs,  though  num'rous,  are  but  few 
Compar'd  with  foes  that  me  pursue 

With  groundless  hatej  grown  now  of  might 
To  execute  their  lawless  spite, 
They  force  me,  guiltless  to  resign, 
As  rapine,  what  by  right  was  mine : 

5  Ihou,  Lord,  my  innocence  dost  see, 
Nor  are  my  sins  conceal'd  from  thee. 

6  Lord  God  of  hosts,  take  timely  care, 
Ltst,  for  my  sake,  thy  saints  despair; 

7  Since  Ihav^e  surier'd  For  thy  Name 
Reproach,  and  hid  my  face  in  shame: 

8  A  stranger  to  my  country  grown, 
Nor  to  my  nearest  kindred  known; 
A  foreigner,  expos'd  to  scorn 

9  By  brethren  of  my  mother  born. 

For  zeal  to  thy  lov'd  house  and  Name 
Consumes  me  like  devouring  flame ; 
Concern'd  at  their  affronts  to  thee, 
More  than  at  slanders  cast  on  me. 

10  My  very  tears  and  abstinence 
They  construe  in  a  spiteful  sense : 

1 1  Whencloath'd  with  sackcloth  for  their  sake, 
They  me  their  common  proverb  make. 

12  Their  judges  at  my  wrongs  do  jest, 
Those  wrongs  they  ought  to  have  redress'd: 
How  should  I  then  expect  to  be 

From  libels  of  lewd  drunkards  free  ? 

13  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  will  repair 

For  help,  with  humble,  timely  pray'r ; 
Relieve  me  from  thy  mercy's  store ; 
Display  thy  truth's  preserving  pow'r. 

14  From  threat' ning  dangers  me  relieve, 
And  from  the  mire  my  feet  retrieve ; 
From  spiteful  foes  in  safety  keep. 
And  snatch  me  from  the  raging  deep. 

15  Controul  the  deluge,  ere  it  spread. 
And  roll  its  waves  above  my  head ; 
Nor  deep  destruction's  open  pit 

To  close  her  jaws  on  me  permit,   -i-    '' 


100  PSALM  LXIX. 

16  Lord,  hear  the  humble  pray'r  I  make, 
For  thy  transcending  goodness'  sake; 
ReUeve  thy  suppUcant  once  more 
From  thy  abounding  mercy's  store. 

17  Nor  from  thy  servant  hide  thy  face ; 
Make  haste,  for  desp'rate  is  my  case  ; 

18  Thy  timely  succour  interpose, 

And  shield  me  from  remorseless  foes. 

19  Thou  know'st  what  infamy  and  scorn 
I  from  my  enemies  have  borne  ; 

Nor  can  their  close  dissembled  spite, 
Or  darkest  plots,  escape  thy  sight. 

20  Reproach  and  grief  have  broke  my  heart ; 
I  look'd  for  some  to  take  my  part, 

To  pity  or  relieve  my  pain; 

But  look'd.  alas!  for  both  in  vain. 

21  With  hunger  D.ii'd,     jx  food  I  call; 
Instead  or  food,  -hey  .-ivt  me  gall ; 
And  when  with  tiirsc  my  spirits  sink, 
They  give  mf  vinegai  to  drink. 

22  Their  tables,  therefore,  to  their  health 
Shall  prove  a  snare,  a  trap  their  wealth  ; 

23  Perpetual  darkness  seize  their  eyes. 
And  sudden  blasts  their  hopes  surprise. 

24-  On  them  thou  shalt  thy  fury  pour, 
Till  thy  fierce  wrath  their  race  devour; 

25  And  make  their  house  a  dismal  cell. 
Where  none  will  e'er  vouchsafe  to  dwell. 

26  For  new  afihctions  they  procured 

For  him  who  had  thy  stripes  endur'd; 
And  made  the  wound  thy  scourge  had  torn, 
To  bleed  afresh,  with  sharper  scorn. 

27  Sin  shall  to  sin  their  steps  betray. 
Till  they  to  truth  have  lost  the  way : 

28  From  life  thou  shalt  exclude  their  soul. 
Nor  with  the  just  their  names  enrol. 

29  Butme,  howe'cr  distress'd  and  poor, 
Thy  strong  salvation  shall  restore; 

30  Thy  pow'r  with  songs  I'll  then  proclaim, 
And  celebrate  with  thanks  thy  Name, 


PSALM  LXX.  101 

31  Our  God  shall  this  more  highly  prize, 
Than  herds  or  flocks  in  sacrifice ; 

52  Which  humble  saints  with  joy  shall  see, 
And  hope  for  like  redress  with  me. 

33  For  God  regards  the  poor's  complaint ; 
Sets  pris'ners  free  from  close  restraint : 

34  Let  heav'n,  earth,  sea,  their  voices  raise, 
And  all  the  world  resound  his  praise. 

3  5  For  God  will  Sion's  walls  erect ; 
Fair  Judah's  cities  he'll  protect; 
Till  all  her  scatter'd  sons  repair 
To  undisturb'd  possession  there. 

36  This  blessing  they  shall,  at  their  death. 
To  their  religious  heirs  bequeath; 
And  they  to  endless  ages  more 
Of  such  as  his  blest  Name  adore. 

PSALM  LXX. 

1  ^^  LORD,  to  my  relief  draw  near ; 
\J  for  never  was  more  pressing  need ; 
For  my  deliv'rance,  Lord,  appear, 

and  add  to  that  deliv'rance  speed. 

2  Confusion  on  their  heads  return 

who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine ; 
Let  them,  defeated,  blush  and  mourn, 
ensnar'd  in  their  own  vile  design. 

3  Their  doom  let  desolation  be; 

with  shame  their  malice  be  repaid, 
Who  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee, 
and  sport  of  my  afflictions  made. 

4  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 

to  joyful  triumphs  shall  be  rais'd; 
And  all  who  prize  thy  saving  grace, 

with  me  shall  sing,  The  Lord  beprais'd. 

5  Thus,  wretched  though  I  am  and  poor, 

the  Mighty  Lord  of  me  takes  care : 
Thou,  God,  who  only  can'st  restore, 
to  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 


102  PSALM  LXXI. 

1,  sTNthee  I  put  my  stedfast  trust; 
X  defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame ; 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul ;         '  ^ 
for  righteous  is  thy  Name, 
i  Be  thou  my  strong  abiding-place,         ^ 
to  which  I  may  resort; 
'Tis  thy  decree  that  keeps  me  safe ;  ^ ' 

thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 
A,  5  From  cruel  and  ungodly  men 
protect  and  set  me  free  ; 
For,  from  my  earliest  youth  till  now,        *  ^ 
my  hope  has  been  in  thee. 
6  Thy  constant  care  did  safely  guard 
my  tender  infant  days  ; 
Thou  took'st  me  from  my  mother's  womb, 
to  sing  thy  constant  praise. 
7,  8  While  some  on  me  with  wonder  gaze, 
thy  hand  supports  me  still ; 
Thy  honour,  therefore,  and  thy  praise^  "^^ 
my  mouth  shall  always  fill. 
Q  Reject  not  then,  thy  servant,  Lord, 
when  I  with  age  decay ; 
Forsake  me  not  when,  worn  with  years,    -'* 
my  vigour  fa.de  s  away. 

10  My  foes  against  my  fame  and  me 

with  crafty  malice  speak  ; 
Against  my  soul  they  lay  their  snares,    -  ^ 
and  mutual  counsel  take  : 

1 1  "  His  God,"  say  they,  "  forsakes  him  now 

"  on  whom  he  did  rely ; 
"  Pursue  and  take  him,  whilst  no  hope 
"  of  timely  aid  is  nigh." 

12  But  thou,  my  God,  withdraw  not  far, 

for  speedy  help  I  call ; 

13  To  shame  and  ruin  bring  my  foes, 

that  seek  to  work  my  fall. 

14  But  as  for  me,  my  stedfast  hope 

shall  on  thy  pow'r  depend ; 
And  I  in  grateful  songs  of  praise  ^^ 

my  time  to  come  will  spend. 


iPSALM  LXXi.  i03 

PART  II. 

15  Thy  righteous  acts,  and  saving  health, 

my  mouth  shall  still  declare ; 
Unable  yet  to  count  them  all, 

though  summ'd  with  uttnost  care. 

16  While  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 

I'll  in  his  strength  go  on ; 
All  other  righteousniess  disclaim, 
and  mention  his  alone. 

17  Thou,  Lord,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth 

to  praise  thy  glorious  Name  ; 
And,  ever  since,  thy  wond'rous  works 
have  been  my  constant  theme. 

18  Then  now  forsake  me  not,  when  I 

am  grey  and  feeble  grown ; 
.Till  I  to  these  and  future  times 

thy  strength  and  pow'r  have  shown. 

19  How  high  thy  justice  soarsi  O  God! 

how  great  and  wond'rous  are 
The  mighty  works  which  thou  hast  done  1 
who  may  with  thee  compare ! 

20  Me,  whom  thy  hand  has  sorely  press'd, 

thy  grace  shall  yet  relieve ; 
And  from  the  lowest  depth  of  woe, 
with  tender  care  retrieve. 

21  Through  thee,  my  time  to  come  shall  be 

with  pow'r  and  greatness  crovm*d ; 
And  me,  Who  dismal  years  have  pas's 'dj 
thy  comforts  shall  surround: 

22  Then  I  with  psaltery  and  harp, 

thy  truth,  O  Lord,  will  praise  ; 
To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob's  race, 
my  voice  in  anthems  raise. 

23  Then  joy  shall  fill  my  mouth,  and  songs 

employ  my  cheerful  voice ; 
My  grateful  soul,  by  thee  rcdeem'd, 
shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice. 

24  My  tongue  thy  just  and  righteous  act*    * 

shall  all  the  day  proclaim ; 


104  PSALM  LXXII. 

Because  thou  did'st  confound  my  foes,' 
and  brought'st  them  all  to  shame. 

PSALM  LXXIL 

1  T    ORE),  let  thy  just  decrees  the  king 

1  A  in  all  his  ways  direct ; 
And  let  his  son,  throughout  his  reign, 
thy  righteous  laws  respect. 

2  So  shall  he  still  thy  people  judge 

with  pure  and  upright  mind ; 
Whilst  all  the  helpless  poor  shall  him 
their  just  protector  find. 

3  Then  hills  and  mountains  shall  bring  forth 

the  happy  fruits  of  peace ; 
Which  all  the  land  shall  own  to  be 
the  work  of  righteousness : 

4  Whilst  he  the  poor  and  needy  race  ^^ 

shall  rule  with  gentle  sway  ; 
And  from  their  humble  necks  shall  take 
oppressive  yokes  away. 

5  In  ev'ry  heart  thy  awful  fear 

shall  then  be  rooted  fast, 
As  long  as  sun  and  moon  endure, 
or  time  itself  shall  last. 

6  He  shall  descend  like  rain,  that  cheers 

the  meadow's  second  birth; 
Or  like  warm  show'rs  whose  gentle  drops 
refresh  the  thirsty  earth. 

7  In  his  blest  days  the  just  and  good      ^  ^^^ 

shall  be  with  favour  crown'd ;         ')^ 
The  happy  land  shall  ev'ry  where 
with  endless  peace  abound. 

8  His  unconiroul'd  dominion  shall 

from  sea  to  sea  extend; 
Begin  at  proud  Euphrates'  streams^ 
at  nature's  limits  end. 

9  To  him  the  savage  nations  round  ^ 

shall  bow  their  servile  heads ; 
His  vanquish'd  foes  shall  hck  the  dust,  ^ 

where  he  his  eonciuests  spreads. 


PSALM  LXXII.  lOS 

%Q  The  king  of  Tarshish,  and  the  isles, 
shall  costly  presents  bring ; 
From  spicy  Sheba  gifts  shall  come, 
and  wealthy  Saba's  king. 
41  To  him  shall  ev'ry  king  on  earth 
his  humble  homage  pay; 
And  diff 'ring  nations  gladly  join 
to  own  his  righteous  sway. 
J 2  For  he  shall  set  the  needy  free, 
when  they  for  succour  cry  ; 
Shall  save  the  helpless  and  the  poor, 
and  all  their  wants  supply, 


PART  IL 


V/ 


1 3  His  providence  for  needy  souls 

shall  due  supplies  prepare ;  \r^  ^ 

And  over  their  defenceless  lives 
shall  watch  with  tender  care. 

14  He  shall  preserve  and  keep  their  souls 

from  fraud  and  rapine  free ; 
And,  in  his  sight,  their  guiltless  blood 

of  mighty  price  shall  be. 
J  5  Therefore  shall  God  his  life  and  reign 

to  many  years  extend; 
Whilst  eastern  princes  tribute  pay, 

and  golden  presents  send. 
For  him  shall  constant  pray'rs  be  made, 

through  all  his  prosp'rous  days  ; 
His  just  dominion  shall  afford 

a  lasting  theme  of  praise.  y 

45  Of  useful  grain,  through  all  the  land, 

great  plenty  shall  appear;  T",^^iH  S 

A  handful  sown  on  mountains-top,  ; 

a  mighty  crop  shall  bear :  ,^ 

Its  fruits,  like  cedars  shook  by  windsj 

a  rattling  noise  shall  yield;  ,  .^^^  ^i^^  g 
The  city  too  shall  thrive   and  yj^d  il^tia 

tor  plenty  wuh  the  fielc .  -   jH 

17  The  mem'ry  of  his  glorious  Name 

through  endless  years  shall  run ; 


lp«  PSALM  LXXIII. 

His  spotless  fame  shall  shine  as  bright 
and  lasting  as  the  sun. 
'  r'ln  him  the  nations  of  the  world 
shall  be  completely  bless'd, 
And  his  unbounded  happiness 
by  ev'ry  tongue  confessed. 
^8  Then  bless'd  be  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 
the  God  whom  Israel  fears ; 
Who  only  wond'rous  in  his  works, 
beyond  compare  appears. 
19  Let  earth  be  with  his  glory  fill'd; 
for  ever  l)less  his  Name; 
Whilst  to  his  praise  the  list'ning  world 
their  glad  assent  proclaim. 

PSALM  LXXIIL 

1     A   T  length,  by  certain  proofs,  'tis  plain 
J^\.  that  God  will  to  his  saints  be  kind ; 
That  all  whose  hearts  are  pure  and  clean, 
shall  his  protecting  favour  find. 
2 J  5  Till  this  sustaining  truth  I  knew, 
my  stagg'ring  feet  had  almost  fail'd ; 
I  griev'd  the  sinners'  wealth  to  view, 
and  envy'd  when  the  fools  prevail'd. 
4,  5  They  to  the  grave  in  peace  descend, 

and,  whilst  they  live,  are  hale  and  strong , 
No  plagues  or  troubles  them  offend, 
which  oft  to  other  men  belong. 
6,  7  With  pride,  as  with  a  chain,  they're  held, 
and  rapine  seems  their  robe  of  state  ; 
Their  eyes  stand  out,  with  fatness  swell'd  j 
.    they  grow,  beyond  their  wishes,  great. 
8,  9  With  hearts  corrupt,  and  lofty  talk, 
oppressive  methods  they  defend ; 
Their  tongue  through  all  the  earth  does  walk 
their  blasphemies  to  heav'n  ascend. 
10  And  yet  admiring  crowds  are  found, 
who  servile  visits  duly  make ; 
Because  with  plenty  they  abound, 
of  which  their  llatt'ring  slaves  partake. 


PSALM  LXXIII  107 

|1  Their  fond  opinions  these  pursue, 
till  they  with  them  profanely  cry, 
"  How  should  the  Lord  our  actions  view  ? 
"can  he  perceive,  who  dwells  so  high  ?'* 
12  Behold  the  wicked  !  these  are  they, 
who  openly  their  sins  profess ; 
And  yet  their  wealth's  increas'd  each  day, 
and  all  their  actions  meet  success. 
13,  14  "Thenhavelcleans'dmyheart,"saidl, 
"and  wash'd  my  hands  from  guilt,  in  vain, 
"  If  all  the  day  oppress'd  I  lie, 
"  and  ev'ry  morning  suffer  pain.* 
15  Thus  did  I  once  to  speak  intend ; 
but,  if  such  things  I  rashly  say. 
Thy  children.  Lord,  I  must  offend, 
and  basely  should  their  cause  betray. 

PART  IL 

16,  17  To  fathom  this  my  thoughts  I  bent, 
but  found  the  case  too  hard  for  me ; 
Till  to  the  house  of  God  I  went ; 
then  I  their  end  did  plainly  see. 
18  How  high  so'er  advanc'd,  they  all 
on  slipp'ry  places  loosely  stand ; 
Thence  into  ruin  headlong  fall, 
cast  down  by  thy  avenging  hand. 
19,  20  How  dreadful  and  how  quick  their  fate ! 
despis'dby  thee,  when  they're  destroy 'd; 
As  waking  men  with  scorn  do  treat 
the  fancies  that  their  dreams  employ'd. 
21,  22  Thus  was  my  heart  with  grief  opprest, 
my  reins  were  rack'd  with  restless  pains ; 
So  stupid  was  I  like  a  beast, 

who  no  reflecting  thought  retains. 
23,  24  Yet  still  thy  presence  me  supply'd, 
and  thy  right-hand  assistance  gave ; 
Thou  first  shalt  with  thy  counsel  guide, 
and  then  to  glory  me  receive. 
25  Whom  then  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone, 
.3; have  I,  whose  favour  I  require? 


108  PSALM  LXXIV. 

Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there's  hone'* 
that  I  besides  thee  can  desire. 

26  My  trembling  flesh,  and  aching  heart,  "^ 

may  often  fail  to  succour  me ; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
and  my  eternal  portion  be. 

27  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove,        ' 

shall  into  sudden  ruin  fall ; 
If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 

thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  all. 

28  But  as  for  me,  'tis  good  and  just, 

that  1  should  still  to  God  repair; 
In  him  I  always  put  my  trust, 

and  will  his  wond'rous  works  declare. 

PSALM  LXXIV. 

1  TT  THY  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  O  God? 

W     wilt  thou  no  more  return? 
O  !  why  against  thy  chosen  flock 
does  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

2  Think  on  thy  ancient  purchase,  Lord, 

the  land  that  is  thy  own, 
By  thee  redeem'd;  and  Sion's  mount, 
where  once  thy  glory  shone. 

3  O  !  come  and  view  our  ruin'd  state ; 

how  long  our  troubles  last ;  * 

See  how  the  foe,  with  wicked  rage, 
has  laid  thy  temple  waste. 

4  Thy  foes  blaspheme  thy  Name:  where  late 

thy  zealous  servants  pray'd. 
The  heathen  there,  with  haughty  pomp, 
^  •    their  banners  have  display'd. 
5,  6  Those  curious  carvings,  which  did  once 
advance  the  artist's  fame. 
With  ax  and  hammer  they  destroy, 
like  works  of  vulgar  frame. 
7  Thy  holy  temple  they  have  burn'd; 
and  what  escap'd  the  flame. 
Has  been  profan'd,  and  quite  defac'd, 
♦I though  sacred  to  thy  Name. 


PSALM  LXXIV.  I@# 

S  Thy  worship  wholly  to  destroy 
maliciously  they  aim'd ; 
And  all  the  sacred  places  burn'd, 
where  we  thy  praise  proclaim'd. 

9  Yet  of  thy  presence  thou  vouchsaf'st 

no  tender  signs  to  send ; 
We  have  no  prophet  now,  that  knows 
when  this  sad  state  shall  end* 
PART  II. 

10  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  permit 

th'  insulting  foe  to  boast? 
Shall  all  the  honour  of  thy  Name 
for  evermore  be  lost? 

11  Why  hold'st  thou  back  thy  strong  right-hand, 

and  on  thy  patient  breast, 
When  vengeance  calls  to  stretch  it  forth, 
so  calmly  lett'st  it  rest? 

12  Thou  heretofore,  with  kingly  pow'r^ 

in  our  defence  hast  fought ; 
For  us,  throughout  the  wond'ring  world, 
hast  great  salvation  wrought. 

13  Twasthou,  O  God,  that  didst  the  sea 

by  thy  own  strength  divide ; 
Thou  brak'st  the  wat'ry  monsters'  heads ; 

the  waves  o'erwhelm'd  their  pride. 
14,  The  greatest,  fiercest  of  them  all, 

that  seem'd  the  deep  to  sway, 
Was  by  thy  pow'r  destroyed,  and  made 

to  savage  beasts  a  prey, 

15  Thou  clav'st  the  solid  rock,  and  mad'st 

the  waters  largely  flow; 
Again,  thou  mad'st  through  parted  streams 
thy  wand'ring  people  go. 

16  Thine  is  the  cheerful  day,  and  thine 

the  black  return  of  night; 
Thou  hast  prepar'd  the  glorious  sun, 
and  ev'ry  feebler  light. 

17  By  thee  the  borders  of  the  earth 

in  perfect  order  stand; 
The  summer's  warmth,  and  winter's  cold, 
attend  on  thy  command. 


110  PSALM  LXXV. 

PART  III.  ^ 

18  Remember,  Lord,  how  scornful  foes 

have  daily  urg'd  our  shame ; 
And  how  the  foolish  people  have 

blasphem'd  thy  holy  Name.  r 

19  O!  free  thy  mourning  turtle-dove, 

by  sinful  crowds  beset; 
Nor  the  assembly  of  thy  poor 
for  evermore  forget. 

20  Thy  ancient  cov'nant,  Lord,  regard^ 

and  make  thy  promise  good; 
For  now  each  corner  of  the  land 
is  fill'd  with  men  of  blood. 

21  O!  let  not  the  oppress'd  return 

with  sorrow  cloath'd,  and  shame; 
But  let  the  helpless  and  the  poor 
forever  praise  thy  Name. 

22  Arise,  O  God,  in  our  behalf; 

thy  cause  and  ours  maintain;  ; 

Remember  how  insulting  fools 
each  day  thy  Name  profane. 

23  Make  thou  the  boastings  of  thy  foes 

for  evermore  to  cease; 
Whose  insolence,  if  unchastis'd, 
will  more  and  more  increase. 
PSALM  LXXV. 

1  ripo  thee,  O  God,  we  render  praise, 

i     to  thee,  with  thanks  repair ; 
Tor,  that  thy  Name  to  us  is  nigh, 
thy  wond'rous  works  declare. 

2  Li  Israel  when  my  throne  is  fix'd, 

with  me  shall  justice  reign : 

3  The  land  with  discord  shakes;  but  I 

the  sinking  frame  sustain. 

4  Deluded  wretches  I  advis'd 

their  errors  to  redress ; 
And  warn'd  bold  sinners,  that  they  should 
their  swelling  pride  suppress. 

5  Bear  not  yourselves  so  high,  as  if 

no  pow'r  could  yours  restrain  ; 


PSALM  LXXVI.  til 

Submit  your  stubborn  necks,  and  learn 
to  speak  with  less  disdain: 

6  For  that  promotion,  which  to  gain 

your  vain  ambition  strives. 
From  neither  east  nor  west,  nor  yet 
from  southern  climes  arrives. 

7  For  God  the  great  disposer  is, 

and  sov'reign  Judge  alone. 
Who  casts  the  proud  to  earth,  and  hits 

the  humble  to  a  throne. 
«  His  hand  holds  forth  a  dreadful  cup ; 

with  purple  wine  'tis  crown'd ; 
The  deadly  mixture,  which  his  wrath 

deals  out  to  nations  round. 
Of  this  his  saints  sometimes  may  taste ; 

but  wicked  men  shall  squeeze 
The  bitter  dregs,  and  be  condemn'd 

to  drink  the  very  lees. 

9  His  prophet,  1,  to  all  the  world 

this  message  will  relate ; 
The  justice  then  of  Jacob's  God 
my  song  shall  celebrate. 

10  The  wicked's  pride  I  will  reduce, 

their  cruelty  disarm; 
ExaU  the  just  and  seat  him  high 
above  the  reach  of  harm. 

PSALM  LXXVL 

1  TN  Judah  the  Almighty's  known, 

X  Almighty  there  by  wonders  shown : 
his  name  in  Jacob  does  excel : 

2  His  sanctu'ry  in  Salem  stands ; 
The  Majesty  that  heav'n  commands, 

in  Sion  condescends  to  dwell. 

3  He  brake  the  bow  and  arrows  there. 

The  shield,  and temper'd sword,  and  spear; 
there  slain  the  mighty  army  lay: 
A  Whence  Sion's  fame  through  earth  is  spread, 
Of  greater  glory,  greater  dread,  -^ 

than  hills  where  robbers  lodge  their  prey. 


112  PSALM  LXXVII. 

5  Their  valiant  chiefe,  who  came  for  spoil, 
Themselves  met  there  a  shameful  foil : 

securely  down  to  sleep  they  lay  ; 
But  wak'd  y\d  more,  their  stoutest  band 
Ne'er  lifted  one  resisting  hand 

'gainst  his,  that  did  their  legions  slay. 

6  When  Jacob's  God  began  to  frown. 
Both  horse  and  charioteers,  o'erthrown, 

together  slept  in  endless  night : 

7  When  thou,  whom  earth  and  heav'n  revere, 
Dost  once  with  \^'rathful  look  appear, 

what  mortal  pow'r  can  stand  thy  sight? 

8  Pronounc'd  from  heav'n,  earth  heard  its  doom  ; 
Grew  hush'dwith  fear,  when  thou  didst  come 

9  the  meek  with  justice  to  restore  : 

10  The  wrath  of  man  shall  yield  thee  praise; 
Its  last  attempts  but  serve  to  raise 

the  triumphs  of  Almighty  pow'r. 

11  Vow  to  the  Lord,  ye  nations;  bring 
Vow  'd  presents  to  th'eternal  King : 

thus  to  his  Name  duerev'rcnce  pay, 

12  Who  proudest  potentates  can  quell, 
To  earthly  kings  more  terrible, 

than  to  their  trembling  subjects  they. 

PSALM  LXXVII. 

1  np^O  God  I  cry'd,  who  to  my  help 

1      did  graciously  repair : 

2  In  trouble's  dismal  day  I  sought 

my  God  with  humble  pray'r. 
All  night  rny  fest'ring  wound  did  rim  ; 

no  med'cine  gave  relief: 
My  soul  no  comfort  would  admit; 

my  soul  indulged  her  grief. 

3  I  thought  on  God,  and  favours  past; 

but  that  increas'd  my  pain  : 
I  found  my  spirit  more  oppress'd, 
the  more  I  did  complain. 
i  Through  ev'ry  watch  of  tedious  night 
thou  kcep'st  mv  eyes  awake : 


il'SALM  LXXVII.  113 

My  grief  is  swell'd  to  that  excess, 
I  sigh,  but  cannot  speak. 

5  I  caird  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

with  signal  mercy  crown'd  ; 
Those  famous  years  of  ancient  times, 
for  miracles  renown 'd. 

6  By  night  I  recollect  my  songs, 

on  former  triumphs  made  ; 
Then  search,  consult,  and  ask  my  heart, 
where's  now  that wond'rous  aid? 

7  Has  God  for  ever  cast  us  oif  ? 

withdrawn  his  favours  quite  ? 

8  Are  both  his  mercy  and  his  truth 

retir'd  to  endless  night  ? 

9  Can  his  long-practis'd  love  forget 

its  wonted  aids  to  bring  ? 
Has  he  in  wrath  shut  up  and  seal'd 
his  mercy's  healing  spring  ? 

10  I  said,  my  weakness  hints  these  fears ; 

but  I'll  my  fears  disband ; 
I'll  yet  remember  the  Most  High, 
and  years  of  his  right-hand. 

1 1  I'll  call  to  mind  his  works  of  old, 

the  wonders  of  his  might; 

12  On  them  my  heart  shall  meditate, 

my  tongue  shall  ihem  recite. 

1 3  Safe  lodg'd  from  human  search  on  high, 

O  God,  thy  counsels  are  ! 
Who  is  so  great  a  God  as  ours? 
who  can  with  him  compare  ? 

14  Long  since  a  God  of  wonders  thee 

thy  rescu'd  people  found; 

1 5  Long  since  hast  thou  thy  chosen  seed 

with  strong  deliv'rance  crown'd. 

1 6  When  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw, 

the  friglited  billows  shrunk; 
The  troubled  depths  themselves  for  fear 
beneath  their  channels  sunk. 

1 7  The  clouds pour'd  down,  while  rending  skie 

did  with  their  noise  conspire  ; 


lU  PSALM  LXXVIII. 

Thy  arrows  all  abroad  were  sent,         C  "? 
wing'd  with  avenging  fire. 

18  Heav'n,  with  thy  thunder's  voice  was  torn, 

whilst  all  the  lower  world 
J  i  With  light 'nings  blaz'd,  earth  shook,  and  secm'd 
from  her  foundations  hurl'd. 

19  Through  rolling  streams  thou  find'st  thy  way, 

thy  paths  in  waters  lie  ; 
Thy  wond'rous  passage,  where  no  sight 
thy  footsteps  can  desciy. 

20  Thou  ledd'st  thy  people  like  a  flock 

safe  through  the  desert  land. 
By  Moses,  their  meek  skilful  guide, 
and  Aaron's  sacred  hand. 

PSALM  LXXVIII. 

1  TT  TEAR,  O  my  people ;  to  my  law 

i    1    devout  attention  lend ; 
Let  the  instruction  of  my  mouth 
deep  in  your  hearts  descend. 

2  My  tongue,  by  inspiration  taught, 

shall  parables  unfold. 
Dark  oracles,  but  understood, 
and  own'd  for  truths  of  old : 
S  Which  we  from  sacred  registers 
of  ancient  times  have  known. 
And  our  forefathers'  pious  care 
to  us  has  handed  dowoi. 
m*   .    4  We  will  not  hide  them  from  our  sfbns; 
our  offspring  shall  be  taught 
The  praises  of  the  Lord,  whose  strength 
has  works  of  wonder  wrought. 

5  For  Jacob  he  this  law  ordain'd, 

this  league  with  Israel  made ; 
With  charge  to  be  from  age  to  age, 
from  race  to  race,  convey'd. 

6  That  generations  yet  to  come 

should  to  their  unborn  heirs 
Religiously  transmit  the  same, 
and  they  again  to  theirs. 


PSALM  LXXVIIL  US 

7  To  teach  them  that  in  God  alone 
their  hope  securely  stands ; 
That  they  should  ne'er  his  works  forget, 
but  keep  his  just  commands. 
.b'ntr  8  Lest,  like  their  fathers,  they  might  prove, 

astiif  rebellious  race, 
.yiv     False-hearted,  fickle  to  their  God, 
unstediastin  his  grace. 
9  Such  were  revolting  Ephraim's  sons, 
who,  though  to  warfare  bred, 
And  skilful  archers,  arm'd  with  bows, 
from  field  ignobly  fled. 
10,  11  Theyfalsifiedtheir  league  with  God., 
his  orders  disobey'd. 
Forgot  his  works  and  miracles 
before  their  eyes  di splay 'd. 

12  Nor  wonders,  which  their  fathers  saw, 

did  they  in  mind  retain. 
Prodigious  things  in  Egypt  done, 
and  Zoan's  fertile  plain. 

1 3  He  cut  the  seas  to  let  them  pass, 

restrain'd  the  pressing  flood ; 
While  pil'd  on  heaps,  on  either  side, 
the  solid  waters  stood. 

14  A  wond'rous  pillar  led  them  on, 

compos'd  of  shade  and  light; 
A  shelt'ring  cloud  it  prov'd  by  day, 
a  leading  fire  by  night. 

15  When  drought  oppress'd  them,  where  no  stream 

the  wilderness  supply'd. 
He  cleft  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast    i    . 
dissolv'd  into  a  tide. 

16  Streams  from  the  solid  rock  he  brought, 

which  down  in  rivers  fell. 
That,  trav'Uing  with  their  camp,  each  day 
renew'd  the  miracle. 

17  Yet  there  they  sinn'd  against  him  more, 

provoking  the  Most  High, 
In  that  same  desert  where  he  did 
their  fainting  souls  supply.   ...  ... 

18  They  first  incens'd  him  in  their  hearts, 

that  did  his  power  distrust, 


116  PSALM  LXXVIII. 

And  long'd  for  meat,  not  urg'd  by  want, 
but  to  indulge  their  lust. 

19  Then  utter'd  their  blaspheming  doubts; 

"  Can  God,"  say  they,  "  prepare 
"  A  table  in  the  wilderness, 
"  set  out  with  various  fare  ? 

20  "  He  smote  the  flinty  rock,  'tis  true, 

"  and  gushing  streams  ensu'd; 
"  But  can  he  corn  and  flesh  provide 
"  for  such  a  multitude  ?" 

21  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard: 

from  heav'n  avenging  flame 

On  Jacob  fell,  consuming  wrath 

on  thankless  Israel  came  : 

22  Because  their  unbelieving  hearts 

in  God  would  not  confide, 
Nor  trust  his  care,  who  had  from  heavn 
their  wants  so  oft  supply 'd ; 

23  Though  he  had  made  his  clouds  discharge 

provisions  down  in  show'rs  ; 
And  when  earth  fail'd,  reliev'd  their  needs 
from  his  celestial  stores ; 

24  Though  tasteful  Manna  was  rain'd  down, 

their  hunger  to  relieve ; 
Though  from  the  stores  of  heav'n  they  did 
sustaining  corn  receive. 

25  Thus  man  with  Angels'  sacred  food, 

ingrateful  man  was  fed; 
Not  sparingly,  for  still  they  found 
a  plenteous  table  spread. 

26  From  heav'n  he  made  an  east  wind  blow, 

then  did  the  south  command 

27  To  rain  down  flesh  like  dust,  and  fowls 

like  sea's  unnumber'd  sand. 

28  Within  their  trenches  he  let  fall 

the  luscious  easy  prey; 
And  all  around  their  spreading  camp 
the  ready  booty  lay. 

29  They  fed,  were  fiU'd;  he  gave  them  leave 

their  appetites  to  feast ; 


PgALM  LXXVIIL'  117 

SO,  31  Yet  still  their  wanton  lust  crav'don, 
Nor  with  their  hunger  ceas'd. 

But  whilst  in  their  luxurious  mouths, 
they  did  their  dainties  chew, 

The  wrath  of  God  smote  down  their  chiefs, 
and  Israel's  chosen  slew. 

PART  II. 

32  Yet  still  they  sinn'd,  nor  would  afford 

his  miracles  belief: 
Therefore  through  fruitless  travels  he 

33  consum'd  their  lives  in  grief. 

34  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  re  turn 'd 

to  God  with  early  cry ; 

35  Own'dhim  the  Rock  of  their  defence, 

their  Saviour,  God  most  high. 
26  But  this  was  feign'd  submission  all ; 
their  heart  their  tongue  bely'd ; 

37  Their  heart  was  still  perverse,  nor  would 

firm  in  his  league  abide. 

38  Yet  full  of  mercy,  he  forgave, 

nor  did  with  death  chastise  ; 
But  turn'd  his  kindled  wrath  aside, 
or  would  not  let  it  rise. 

39  For  he  remember'd  they  were  flesh, 

that  could  not  long  remain  ; 
A  murm'ring  wind,  that's  quickly  past, 
and  ne'er  returns  again. 

40  How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  there, 

how  oft  his  patience  grieve, 
In  that  same  desert,  where  he  did 
their  fainting  souls  relieve ! 

4 1  They  tempted  him  by  turning  back, 

and  wickedly  repin'd. 
When  Israel's  God  refus'd  to  be 
by  their  desires  confin'd. 

42  Nor  call'd  to  mind  the  hand  and  day 

that  their  redemption  brought; 

43  His  signs  in  Egypt,  wond'rous  works 

in  Zoan's  valley  wrought.  ^h 


118  PSALM  LXXVIII. 

44  He  turned  their  rivers  into  blood, 

that  man  and  beast  forbore, 

And  rather  chose  to  die  of  thirst, 

than  drink  the  putrid  gore. 

45  He  sent  devouring  swarms  of  flies ; 

hoarse  frogs  annoy'd  their  soil ; 

46  Locusts  and  caterpillars  reap'd 

the  harvest  of  their  toil. 

47  Their  vines  with  batt'ring  hails  were  broke ; 

with  frost  the  fig-tree  dies  ; 

48  Light'ning  and  hail  made  flocks  and  herds 

one  gen'ral  sacrifice. 

49  He  turn'd  his  anger  loose,  and  set 

no  time  for  it  to  cease  ; 
And  with  their  plagues  ill  angels  sent, 
their  torments  to  increase. 

50  He  clear'd  a  passage  for  his  wrath 

to  ravage  uncontroul'd; 
The  murrain  on  their  firstlings  seiz'd, 
in  ev'ry  field  and  fold. 

5 1  The  deadly  pest  from  beast  to  man, 

from  field  to  city,  came ; 
It  slew  their  heirs,  their  eldest  hopes, 
through  all  the  tents  of  Ham. 

52  But  his  own  tribe,  like  folded  sheep, 

he  brought  from  their  distress  ; 
And  them  conducted,  like  a  flock, 
throughout  the  wilderness. 

53  He  led  them  on,  and  in  their  way 

no  cause  of  fear  they  found  ; 
But  march'd  securely  through  those  deeps, 
in  which  their  foes  were  drown'd. 

54  Nor  ceas'd  his  care,  till  them  he  brought 

safe  to  his  promis'd  land ; 
And  to  his  holy  mount,  the  prize 
of  liis  victorious  hand. 

55  To  tbem  the  outcast  heathen's  land 

he  did  by  lot  divide  ; 
And  in  their  foes'  abandon'd  tents 
made  Israel's  tribes  reside. 


PSALM  LXXVIII.  119 

u,        PART  III.  5H  ^^ 

56  Yet  still  they  tempted,  still  provok'd 

the  wrath  of  God  most  high  ; 
Nor  would  to  practise  his  commands  -   - ,, 
their  stubborn  hearts  apply; 

57  But  in  their  faithless  fathers' steps 

perversely  chose  to  go;  . 

,^   They  turn'd  aside,  like  arrows  shot  -^, 

from  some  deceitful  bow. 

58  For  him  to  fury  they  provok'd 

with  altars  set  on  high; 
And  with  their  graven  images 
inflam'd  his  jealousy. 

59  When  God  heard  this,  on  Israel's  tribes 

his  wrath  and  hatred  fell ; 

60  He  quitted  Shiloh,  and  the  tents 

where  once  he  chose  to  dwell. 

6 1  To  vile  captivity  his  ark, 

his  glory  to  disdain, 

62  His  people  to  the  sword  he  gave, 

nor  would  his  wrath  restrain. 

63  Destructive  war  their  ablest  youth 

untimely  did  confound ; 
No  virgin  was  to  th'  altar  led, 
with  nuptial  garlands  crown'd. 

64  In  fight  the  sacrificer  fell, 

the  priest  a  victim  bled ; 
And  widows,  who  their  death  should  moufn^ 
themselves  of  grief  we  re  dead. 

65  Then,  as  a  giant  rous'd  from  sleep, 

whom  wine  had  throughly  warm'd, 
Shouts  out  aloud,  the  Lord  awak'd,       .,     , 
and  his  proud  foe  alarm'd.  -^-^  ^  - 

66  He  smote  their  host,  that  from  the  field 

ascatter'd  remnant  came. 
With  wounds  imprinted  on  their  backs 
of  everlasting  shame. 

67  With  conquest  crown'd,  he  Joseph's  tents 

And  Ephraim's  tribe  forsook ; 
4  K       '-i^'^^ 


120  PSALM  LXXIX. 

68  But  Judah  chose,  and  Sion's  mount 

for  his  lov'd  dwelUng  took. 

69  His  temple  he  erected  there, 

wdth  spires  exaked  high  ; 
While  deep,  and  fix'd,  as  those  of  earth 
the  strong  foundations  lie. 

70  His  faithful  servant  David  too 

he  for  his  choice  did  own. 
And  from  the  sheepfolds  him  advanced 
to  sit  on  Judah's  throne. 

71  From  tending  on  the  teeming  ewes, 

he  brought  him  forth  to  feed 
His  own  inheritance,  the  tribes 
of  Israel's  chosen  seed. 

72  Exalted  thus,  the  monarch  prov'd 

a  faithful  shepherd  still; 
He  fed  them  with  an  upright  heart, 
and  guided  them  with  skill. 

PSALM  LXXIX. 

1  TJ  EHOLD,  O  God,  how  heathen  hosts 
J3  have  thy  possession  seiz'd ! 

Thy  sacred  house  they  have  deiil'd, 
thy  holy  city  raz'd ! 

2  The  mangled  bodies  of  thy  saints 

abroad  unbury'd  lay ; 
Their  flesh  expos'd  to  savage  beasts, 
and  rav'nous  birds  of  prey. 

3  Quite  through  Jerus'lem  was  their  blood  - 

like  common  water  shed ; 
And  none  were  left  alive  to  pay 

last  duties  to  the  dead. 
A  The  neighb'ring  lands  our  small  remains 

with  loud  reproaches  wound; 
And  we  a  laughing-stock  are  made 

to  all  the  nations  round. 
5  How  long  wilt  thou  be  angry.  Lord  ? 

must  we  for  ever  mourn  ? 
Shall  thy  devouring  jealous  rage, 

like  fire,  for  ever  burn  ? 


PSALM  LXXX.  121 

6  On  foreign  lands,  that  know  not  thee, 

thy  heavy  vengeance  shov^'r; 
Those  smful  kingdoms  let  it  crush, 
that  have  not  own'd  thy  pow'r. 

7  For  their  devouring  jaws  have  prey'd 

on  Jacob's  chosen  race; 
And  to  a  barren  desert  turn'd 
their  fruitful  dwelling-place. 

8  O  think  not  on  our  former  sins, 

but  speedily  prevent 
The  utter  ruin  of  thy  saints, 
almost  with  sorrow  spent. 

9  Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  help, 

and  free  our  souls  from  blame ; 
So  shall  our  pardon  and  defence 
exalt  thy  glorious  Name. 

10  Let  infidels,  that  scoffing  say, 

u  Where  is  the  God  they  boast?" ^ 
In  vengeance  for  thy  slaughter'd  saints, 
perceive  thee  to  their  cost. 

1 1  Lord,  hear  the  sighmg  pris'ner's  moans, 

thy  saving  pow'r  extend; 
Preserve  the  wretches  doom'd  to  die, 
from  that  untimely  end. 

12  On  them  who  us  oppress  let  all 

our  suff'rings  be  repaid ; 
Make  their  confusion  sev'n  times  more 
than  what  on  us  they  laid. 

13  So  we,  thy  people  and  thy  flock, 

shall  ever  praise  thy  Name; 
And  with  glad  hearts  our  grateful  thanks, 
from  agp  to  age  proclaim. 

PSALM  LXXX. 

1  ^^  ISRAEL'S  Shepherd,  Joseph's  Guide, 
V^  our  pray'rs  to  thee  vouchsafe  to  hear; 
Thou  that  dost  on  the  Cherubs  ride, 

again  in  solemn  state  appear. 

2  Behold  how  Benjamin  expects, 

with  Ephraim  and  Manas  seh  join'd, 


122  PSALM  LXXX. 

In  our  deliv'rance  the  effects,  : 

of  thy  resistless  strength  to  find. 

3  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 

the  lustre  of  thy  face  display, 
And  all  ihe  ills  we  suffer  now, 
like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

4  O  thou,  whom  heav'nly  hosts  obey, 

how  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  bum  ? 
How  long  thy  suff'ring  people  pray, 
and  to  their  pray'rs  have  no  return  ? 

5  When  hungry,  we  are  forc'd  to  drench 

our  scanty  food  in  floods^ of  woe ; 
When  dry,  our  raging  thirst  we  quench 
with  streams  of  tears  that  largely  flow. 

6  For  us  the  heathen  nations  round, 

as  for  a  common  prey,  contest ; 
Our  foes  with  spiteful  joys  abound, 
and  at  our  lost  condition  jest. 

7  Do  thou  convert  us.  Lord,  do  thou 

the  lugtre  of  thy  face  display, 
And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 

like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

PART  n. 

8  Thou  brought'st  a  vine  from  Egypt's  land ; 

and,  casting  out  the  heathen  race. 
Didst  plant  it  with  thine  own  right-hand, 
and  firmly  fix  it  in  their  place. 

9  Before  it  thou  prepar'dst  the  way, 

and  mad'st  it  take  a  lasting  root. 
Which,  bless'd  with  thy  indulgent  ray, 

o'er  all  the  land  did  widely  shoot. 
10,  1 1  The  hills  were  cover'd  with  its  shade, 

its  goodly  boughs  did  cedars  seem ; 
Its  branches  to  the  sea  were  spread, 

and  reach'd  to  proud  Euphrates'  stream. 
12  Why  then  hast  thou  its  hedge  o'erthrown 

which  thou  hast  made  so  firm  and  strong  ? 
Whilst  all  its  grapes,  defenceless  grown, 

^r.e  pluck'd  by  those  that  pass  along. 


PSx\LM  LXXXI.  123 

13  See  how  the  bristUng  forest-boar 

with  dreadful  fury  lays  it  waste ; 
Hark !  how  the  savage  monsters  roar, 
and  to  their  helpless  prey  make  haste. 

PART  III. 

14  To  thee,  O  God  of  hosts,  we  pray ; 

thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  renew; 
From  heav'n,  thy  throne,  this  vine  survey, 
and  her  sad  state  with  pity  view. 

15  Behold  the  vineyard  made  by  thee, 

which  thy  right-hand  did  guard  so  long ; 
And  keep  that  branch  from  danger  free, 
which  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

16  To  wasting  flames  'tis  made  a  prey, 

and  all  its  spreading  boughs  cut  down; 
At  thy  rebuke  they  soon  decay, 
and  perish  at  thy  dreadful  frown. 

17  Crown  thou  the  King  with  good  success, 

by  thy  right-hand  secur'd  from  wrong ; 
The  Son  of  Man  in  mercy  bless, 

whom  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

18  So  shall  we  still  continue  free 

from  whatsoe'er  deserves  thy  blame; 
And,  if  once  more  reviv'd  by  thee, 
will  always  praise  thy  holy  Name. 

19  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 

the  lustre  of  thy  face  display. 
And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 

like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

PSALM  LXXXI. 

1  rr^O  God,  our  never  failing  strength, 

JL    wuhloud  applauses  sing; 
And  jointly  make  a  cheerful  noise 
to  Jacob's  awful  King. 

2  Compose  a  hymn  of  praise,  and  touch 

your  instruments  of  joy; 
Let  psalteries  and  pleasant  harps 
your  grateful  sldli  employ. 


124  PSALM  LXXXI. 

3  Let  trumpets  at  the  great  new  moon 

their  joyful  voices  raise, 
To  celebrate  th'  appointed  time, 
the  solemn  day  of  praise. 

4  For  this  a  statute  was  of  old, 

which  Jacob's  God  decreed ; 
To  be  with  pious  care  observ'd 
by  Israel's  chosen  seed. 

5  This  he  for  a  memorial  fix'd, 

when,  treed  from  Egypt's  land. 
Strange  nations'  barb'rous  speech  wc  heard, 
but  could  not  understand. 

6  Your  burden'd  shoulders  I  rcliev'd, 

(thus  seems  our  God  to  say,) 
Your  servile  hands  by  me  were  freed, 
from  lab'ring  in  the  clay. 

7  Your  ancestors,  with  wrongs  opprcss'd, 

to  me  for  aid  did  call ; 
With  pity  I  their  suff 'rings  saw, 

and  set  them  free  from  all. 
They  sought  for  me,  and  from  the  cloud 

in  thunder  I  reply'd; 
AtMeribah's  contentious  stream 

their  faith  and  duty  try'd. 

PART  IL 

8  While  I  my  solemn  will  declare, 

my  chosen  people,  hear: 
If  thou,  O  Israel,  to  my  words 
wilt  lend  thy  list'ning  ear ; 

9  Then  shall  no  god  besides  myself 

within  thy  coasts  be  found; 
Nor  shalt  thou  worship  any  god 
of  all  the  nations  round. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God  am  I,  who  thee 

brought  forth  from  Egypt's  land ; 
'Tis  I  that  all  thy  just  desires 
supply  with  lib'ral  liand. 

11  But  they,  my  chosen  race,  refus'd 

to  hearken  to  my  voice ; 


PSALM  LXXXII.  125 

Nor  would  rebellious  Israel's  sons 
make  me  their  happy  choice. 

12  So  I,  provok'd,  resign'd  them  up, 

to  ev'ry  lust  a  prey ; 
And  in  their  own  perverse  designs 
permitted  them  to  stray. 

13  O  that  my  people  wisely  would 

my  just  commandments  heed  ! 
And  Israel  in  my  righteous  ways 
with  pious  care  proceed ! 

14  Then  should  my  heavy  judgments  fall 

on  all  that  them  oppose, 
And  my  avenging  hand  be  turn'd 
against  their  num'rous  foes. 

15  Their  enemies  and  mine  should  all 

before  my  foot-stool  bend ; 
But  as  for  them,  their  happy  state, 

should  never  know  an  end. 
1$  All  parts  with  plenty  should  abound  ; 

with  finest  wheat  their  field ; 
The  barren  rocks,  to  please  their  taste, 

should  richest  honey  yield. 

PSALM  LXXXII. 

I  y^  OD  in  the  great  assembly  stands, 
\jr  where  his  impartial  eye 
In  state  surveys  the  earthly  gods, 
and  does  their  judgments  try. 
2,  3  How  dare  ye  then  unjustly  judge, 
or  be  to  sinners  kind? 
Defend  the  orphans  and  the  poor ; 
let  such, your  jvistice  find. 

4  Protect  the  humble  helpless  man, 

reduc'd  to  deep  distress  ; 
And  let  not  him  become  a  prey 
to  such  as  would  oppress. 

5  They  nehher  know,  nor  wtU  they  learn,  "\ 

but  blindly  rove  and  stray ; 
Justice  and  truth,  the  world's  supports, 
through  all  the  land  decay. 


126  PSALM  LXXXIII. 

6  Well  then  might  God  in  anger  say, 

"  I've  call'd  you  by  my  Name ; 
"  I've  said  ye're  gods,  and  all  ally'd 
"  to  the  Most  High  in  fame : 

7  "  But  ne'ertheless  your  unjust  deeds 

"  to  strict  account  I'll  call; 
"  You  all  shall  die  like  common  men 
"  like  other  tyrants  fall." 

8  Arise,  and  thy  just  judgments,  Lord, 

throughout  the  earth  display ; 

And  all  the  nations  of  the  world 

shall  own  thy  righteous  sway. 

PSALM   LXXXIIL 

1  T  TOLD  not  thy  peace,  O  Lord  our  God, 

I    1    no  longer  silent  be ; 
Nor  with  consenting  quiet  looks 
our  ruin  calmly  see. 

2  For  lo !  the  tumults  of  thy  foes 

o'er  all  the  land  are  spread; 
And  those,  who  hate  thy  saints  and  thee, 
lift  up  their  threat'ning  head. 

3  Against  thy  zealous  people.  Lord, 

they  craftily  combine ; 
And  to  destroy  thy  chosen  saints 
have  laid  their  close  design. 

4  "  Come  let  us  cut  themoflP,"  say  they, 

"  their  nation  quite  deface ; 
"  that  no  remembrance  may  remain 
"  of  Israel's  hated  race." 

5  Thus  they  against  thy  people's  peace 

consult  with  one  consent ; 
And  diff'ring  nations  jointly  leagu'd, 
their  common  malice  vent. 

6  The  Ishmaelites  that  dwell  in  tents, 

with  warlike  Edom  join'd, 
And  Moab's  sons,  our  ruin  vow^ 
with  Hagar's  race  combin'd. 

7  Proud  Ammon's  offspring,  Gebal  too, 

with  Amalek  conspire ; 


PSALM  Lxxxiri.         m 

The  lords  of  Palestine,  and  all 
the  wealthy  sons  of  Tyre. 

8  All  these  the  strong  Assyrian  king 

their  firm  ally  have  got; 
Who  with  a  pow'rful  army  aids 
th'  incestuous  race  of  Lot. 

PART   II. 

9  But  let  Such  vengeance  come  to  them, 

as  once  to  Mldian  came ; 

To  Jabin  and  proud  Sisera, 

at  Kishon's  fatal  stream  ; 

10  When  thy  right-hand  their  num'rous  hosts 

near  Endor  did  confound, 
and  left  their  carcases  for  dung  c 

to  feed  the  hungry  ground. 

1 1  Let  all  their  mighty  men  the  fate 

of  Zeb  and  Oreb  share; 

As  Zeba  and  Zalmuna,  so 

let  all  their  princes  fare. 

12  Who,  with  the  same  design  inspird, 

thus  vainly  boasting  spake, 
"  In  firm  possession  for  ourselves 
"  let  us  God's  houses  take." 

13  To  ruin  let  them  haste,  like  wheels 

which  downwards  swiftly  move  ; 
Like  chaff  before  the  wind,  let  all 

their  scatter'd  forces  prove. 
14,  1 5  As  flames  consume  dry  wood,  or  heath, 

that  on  parch'd  mountains  grows, 
So  let  thy  fierce-pursuing  wrath 

with  terrors  strike  thy  foes. 
16,  17  Lord,  shroud  their  faces  with  disgrace, 

that  they  may  own  thy  Name ; 
Or  them  confound,  whose  harden'd  hearts 

thy  gentler  means  disclaim. 
18  So  shall  the  wond'ring  world  confess, 

that  thou,  who  claim'st  alone 
Jehovah's  name,  o'er  all  the  earth 

hast  rais'd  thy  lofty  throne. 


128  PSALM  LXXXIV. 

1  y^  GOD  of  Hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 
V^  how  lovely  is  the  place, 

Where  thou,  enthron'd  in  glory,  show'st 
the  brightness  of  thy  face ! 

2  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

to  view  thy  blest  abode  ; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
for  thee,  the  living  God. 

3  The  birds,  more  happy  far  than  I, 

around  thy  temple  throng; 
Securely  there  they  build,  and  there 
securely  hatch  their  young. 

4  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  ray  King  and  God, 

how  highly  blest  are  they, 
Who  in  thy  temple  always  dwell, 
and  there  thy  praise  display! 

5  Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  has  thee 

their  sure  protection  made  ; 
Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 

that  to  thy  dwelling  lead! 
Q  Who  pass  through  Baca's  thirsty  vale, 

yet  no  refreshment  wan» ; 
Their  pools  are  fill'd  with  rain,  which  thou 

at  their  request  dost  grant. 

7  Thus  they  proceed  from  strength  to  strength. 

and  still  approach  more  near ; 
Till  all  on  Sion's  holy  mount, 
before  their  God  appear. 

8  O  Lord,  the  mighty  God  of  Hosts, 

my  just  request  regard : 
Thou  God  of  Jacob,  let  my  pray'r 
be  still  with  favour  heard. 

9  Behold,  O  God,  for  thou  alone 

canst  timely  aid  dispense  ; 
On  thy  anointed  servant  look, 
be  thou  his  strong  defence. 

10  For  in  thy  courts  one  single  day 

'tis  better  to  attend. 
Than,   Lord,  in  any  place  besides 
a  thousand  days  to  spend. 


PSALM  LXXXV.  129 

Much  rather  in  God's  house  will  I 

the  meanest  office  take, 
Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  of  sin 

my  pompous  dwelling  make. 

1 1  For  God,  who  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 

will  grace  and  glory  give ; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
from  them  that  justly  live. 

12  Thou  God,  whom  heav'nly  hosts  obey, 

how  highly  blest  is  he, 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  plac'd, 
is  still  repos'donthee! 

PSALM  LXXXV. 


1 


LORD,  thou  hast  granted  to  thy  laud 
the  favours  we  implor'd, 
And  faithful  Jacob's  captive  race 
hast  graciously  restor'd. 
2,  3  Thy  people's  sins  thou  hast  forgiv'n, 
and  all  their  guilt  defac'd  ; 
Thou  hast  not  let  thy  wrath  flame  on, 
nor  thy  fierce  anger  last. 
4  O  God  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts 
to  thy  obedience  turn; 
That,  quench'd  with  our  repenting  tears, 
thy  wrath  no  more  may  burn. 
5,  6  For  why  should'st  thou  be  angry  still, 
and  wrath  so  long  retain? 
Revive  us.  Lord,   and  let  thy  saints 
thy  wonted  comfort  gain. 

7  Tby  gracious  favour.  Lord,  display, 

Which  we  have  long  implor'd; 
And,  for  thy  wond'rous  mercy's  sake, 
thy  wonted  aid  aiford.  ^   .     ^ 

8  God's  answer  patiently  I'll  wait  (  <       ^ 

for  he,  with  glad  success, 
If  they  no  more  to  folly  turn, 
his  mourning  saints  will  bless. 


130  PSALM  LXXXVI. 

9  To  all  that  fear  his  holy  Name 

his  sure  salvation's  near ; 

And  in  its  former  happy  state 

our  nation  shall  appear. 

10  For  mercy  now  with  truth  isjoin'd, 

and  righteousness  with  peace, 
lAkekind  companions,  absent  long, 
with  friendly  arms  embrace. 
1 1,  12  Truth  from  the  earth  shall  spring,  whilst  heav'n 
shall  streams  of  justice  pour ; 
And  God,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
shall  endless  plenty  showV. 
13  Before  him  righteousness  shall  march, 
and  his  just  paths  prepare; 
Whilst  we  his  holy  steps  pursue 
with  constant  zeal  and  care. 

PSALM  LXXXVI. 

1  ^  G  '^O  my  complaint,  O  Lord  my  God, 

1      thy  gracious  ear  incline ; 
Hear  me,  distress'd,  and  destitute 
of  all  relief  but  thine. 

2  Do  thou,  O  God,  preserve  my  soul, 

that  does  thy  Name  adore; 
Thy  servant  keep,  and  him,  whose  trust 
relies  on  thee,  restore. 

3  To  me,  who  daily  thee  invoke, 

thy  mercy,  Lord,  extend; 

4  Refresh  thy  servant's  soul,  whose  hopes 

cm  thee  alone  depend. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  nor  only  good, 

but  prompt  to  pardon  too  ; 
Of  plenteous  mercy  to  all  those 
who  for  thy  mercy  sue. 

6  To  my  repeated  humble  pray'r, 

O  Lord,  attentive  be  ; 

7  When  troubled,   I  on  thee  will  call, 

for  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there's  none  like  thcc, 

O  Lord,  alone  divine! 


PSALM  LXXXVI.  131 

To  thee  as  iriueh  inferior  they, 
as  are  their  works  to  thine. 

9  Therefore  their  great  Creator  thee 

the  nations  shall  adore  ;  ^ 

Their  long-misguided  pray'rs  and  praise 
to  thy  bless'd  Name  restore. 

10  All  shall  confess  thee  great,  and  great 

the  wonders  thou  hast  done ; 
Confess  thee  God,  the  God  supreme, 
confess  thee  God  alone. 

PART  II. 

1 1  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I 

from  truth  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
In  rev'rence  to  thy  sacred  Name 
devoutly  fix  my  heart. 

12  Thee  will  I  praise,  O  Lord  my  God, 

praise  thee  with  heart  sincere ; 
And  to  thy  everlasting  Name 
eternal  trophies  rear. 

13  Thy  boundless  mercy  shown  to  mc 

transcends  my  pow'r  to  tell ; 
For  thou  hast  oft  redeem'd  my  soul 
from  lowest  depths  of  hell. 

14  O  God,  the  sons  of  pride  and  strife 

have  my  destruction  sought ; 
Regardless  of  thy  pow'r,  that  oft 
has  my  deliv'rance  wrought. 

15  But  thou  thy  constant  goodness  didst 

to  my  assistance  bring  ; 
Of  patience,  mercy,  and  of  truth, 
thou  everlasting  spring ! 

16  O  bounteous  Lord,  thy  grace  and  strength 

to  me  thy  servant  show ; 
Thy  kind  protection.  Lord,  on  me, 
thine  handmaid's  son,  bestow. 

17  Some  signal  give,  which  my  proud  foes 

may  see  with  shame  and  rage, 
-  When  thou,  O  Lord,  for  my  relief 
and  comfort  dost  engage. 


132  PSALM  LXXXVIL 

1  A^  OD's  temple  crowns  the  holytnoiint; 

2  vjr  the  Lord  there  condescends  to  dvvcll ; 
His  Sion's  gates,  in  his  account, 

our  Israel's  fairest  tents  excel. 

3  Fame  glorious  things  of  thee  shall  sing, 
O  city  of  th' Almighty  King ! 

4  I'll  mention  Rahab  with  due  praise, 

in  Babylon's  applauses  join, 
The  fame  of  Ethiopia  raise, 

with  that  of  Tyre  and  Palestine ; 
And  grant  that  some  amongst  them  born, 
Their  age  and  country  did  adorn. 

5  But  still  of  Sion  I'll  aver, 

that  many  such  from  her  proceed  ; 
Th'Almighty  shall  establish  her: 

6  His  gen'ral  list  shall  show,  when  read, 
That  such  a  person  there  was  born, 
And  such  did  such  an  age  adorn. 

7  He'll  Sion  find  with  numbers  fill'd 

of  such  as  merit  high  renown  ; 
For  hand  and  voice  musicians  skill'd ; 

and  (her  transcending  fame  to  crown) 
Of  such  she  shall  successions  bring, 
Like  water  from  a  living  spring. 

PSALM    LXXXVIIL 

1  ^  I  lO  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I 

I      By  day  and  night  address  my  cry  : 

2  Vouchsafe  my  mournful  voice  to  hear ; 
To  my  distress  incline  thine  ear. 

3  For  seas  of  trouble  me  invade, 

My  soul  draws  nigh  to  death's  cold  shade  : 

4  Like  one  whuse  strength  and  hopes  are  fled, 
They  number  me  among  the  dead : 

5  Like  those  who,  shrouded  in  the  grave, 
From  thee  no  more  remembrance  have  ; 

6  Cast  off  from  thy  sustaining  care, 
Down  to  the  confines  of  despair. 

7  Thy  wrath  has  hard  upon  me  lain, 
Afflicting  me  with  restless  pain  ; 


PSAUM  LXXXIX.  133 

Mc  all  thy  mountain  waves  have  prestj 
Too  weak,  alas,  to  bear  the  least. 

8  Re mov'd  from  friends,  I  sigh  alone, 

In  a  loath'd  dungeon  laid,  where  none     - 
A  visit  will  vouchsafe  to  me, 
Confin'd,  past  hopes  of  liberty. 

9  My  eyes  from  weeping  never  cease  ; 
They  waste,  but  still  my  griefs  increase ; 
Yet  daily,  Lord,    to  thee  I've  pray'd,    ri  t 
With  out-stretch'd  hands  invok'd  thy  aid. 

10  Wilt  thou  by  miracle  revive 

The  dead,  whom  thou  forsook'st  alive? 
From  death  restore,  thy  praise  to  sing. 
Whom  thou  from  prison  would'st  not  bring? 

11  Shall  the  mute  grave  thy  love  confess  ? 
A  mould'ring  tomb  thy  faithfulness  ? 

12  Thy  truth  and  power  renown  obtain 
Where  darkness  and  oblivion  reign  ? 

13  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  cry,  forlorn; 
My  pray'r  prevents  the  early  morn  : 

14  Why  hast  thou.  Lord,  my  soul  forsook. 
Nor  once  vouchsaf'd  a  gracious  look? 

15  Prevailing  sorrows  bear  me  down. 
Which  from  my  youth  with  me  have  grown; 
Thy  terrors  past  distract  my  mind. 

And  fears  of  blacker  days  behind. 

16  Thy  wrath  hath  burst  upon  my  head, 
Thy  terrors  fill  my  soul  with  dread; 

17  Environ'd  as  with  waves  combin'd. 
And  for  a  gen'ral  deluge  join'd. 

18  My  lovers,  friends,  familiars,  all     rcrl  ? 
Remov'd  from  sight,  and  out  of  call 

To  dark  oblivion  all  retir'd. 

Dead,  or  at  least  to  Hie  expir'd.         -     . 

PSALM  LXXXIX.  '^^^  ' 

ij  met 'I 

1  ^  I  ^HY  mercies,  Lord,  shallbemy  soltg^, 
1      my  song  on  them  shall  ever  dwell; 
To  ages  yet  unborn,  my  tongue    «v/  Y^fT  v 
thy  never-failing,  truth  shall  tclbiJoli^A 


134  PSALM  LXXXIX. 

2  I  have  affirm'd,  and  still  maintain, 

thy  mercy  shall  for  ever  last; 
Thy  truth  that  does  the  heav'n's  sustain, 
like  them  shall  stand  for  ever  fast. 

3  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  thy  Prophet's  voice, 

"  With  David  I  a  league  have  made  ; 

"  To  him,  my  servant,  and  my  choice, 

"  by  solemn  oath  this  grant  convey 'd : 

4  *'  While  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies  endure, 

"  thy  seed  shall  in  my  sight  remain  ; 
"  To  them  thy  throne  1  will  ensure, 
"  they  shall  to  endless  ages  reign." 

5  For  such  stupendous  truth  and  love, 

both  heav'n  and  earth  just  praises  owe. 
By  choirs  of  angels  sung  above, 
and  by  assembled  saints  below. 

6  What  Seraph  of  celestial  birth 

to  vie  with  Israel's  God  shall  dare  ? 
Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
with  our  Almighty  Lord  compare  ? 

7  With  rev'rence  and  religious  dread 

his  saints  should  to  his  temple  press  ; 
His  fear  through  all  their  hearts  should  spread, 
who  his  Almighty  Name  confess. 

8  Lord  God  of  armies,  who  can  boast 

of  strength  or  pow'r  like  thine  renown 'd; 
Of  such  a  num'rous  faithful  host, 

as  that  which  does  thy  throne  surround  ? 

9  Thou  dost  the  lawless  sea  controul, 

and  change  the  prospect  of  the  deep ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll; 
thou  mak'st  the  rolling  billows  sleep. 

10  Thoubrak'st  in  pieces  Rahab's  pride, 

and  didst  oppressing  pow'r  disarm  ; 
Thy  scatter'd  foes  have  dearly  try'd 
the  force  of  thy  resistless  arm. 

1 1  Li  thee  the  sov'rcign  right  remains 

of  earth  and  heav'n;  thee.  Lord,  alone 
Tlie  world,  and  all  that  it  contains, 
their  Maker  and  Preserver  own. 


PSALM  LXXXIX.  135 

12  The  poles  on  which  the  globe  does  rest 

were  form'd  by  thy  creating  voice ; 
Tabor  and  Hermon,  east  and  west, 
in  thy  sustaining  pow'r  rejoice. 

13  Thy  arm  is  mighty,  strong  thy  hand, 

yet.  Lord,  thou  dost  with  justice  reign; 

14  Possess'd  of  absolute  command 

thou  truth  and  mercy  dost  maintain. 

15  Happy,  thrice  happy  they,  who  hear 

thy  sacred  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 
Who  may  at  festivals  appear, 

with  thy  most  glorious  presence  crown 'd^ 

16  Thy  saints  shall  always  be  o'erjoy'd, 

who  oa  thy  sacred  Name  rely  ; 
And,  in  thy  righteousness  employ 'd, 
above  their  foes  be  rais'd  on  high. 

17  For  in  thy  strength  they  shall  advance, 

whose  conquests  from  thy  favour  spring; 

18  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  our  defence, 

and  Israel's  God  our  Israel's  King. 

19  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  thy  Prophet's  voice 

"  A  mighty  champion  I  will  send; 
"  From  Judah's  tribe  have  I  made  choice 
"  of  one,  who  shall  the  rest  defend. 

20  "  My  servent  David  I  have  found, 

"  with  holy  oil  anointed  him ; 

21  *'  Him  shall  thehand  support,  that  crown'd, 

"  and  guard,  that  gave  the  diadem. 

22  "  No  prince  from  him  shall  tribute  force, 

"  no  son  of  strife  shall  him  annoy ; 

23  '*  His  spiteful  foes  I  will  disperse, 

"  and  them  before  his  face  destroy. 

24  "  My  truth  and  grace  shall  him  sustain; 

"  his  armies,  in  well-order'd  ranks, 

25  **  Shall  conquer,  from  the  Tyrian  Main 

"  to  Tigris  and  Euphrates'  banks. 

26  *'  Me  for  his  Father  he  shall  take, 

"  his  God  and  Rock  of  safety  call : 

27  "  Him  I  my  first-born  son  will  make, 

*'  and  earthly  kings  his  subjects  all. 


"136  PSALM  LXXXIX. 

28  "  To  him  my  mercy  I'll  secure, 

"  mycov'nant  make  for  ever  fast: 

29  "  His  seed  for  ever  shall  endure; 

"  his  throne,  till  heav'n  dissolves,  shai 

PART  II. 

30  "  But  if  his  heirs  my  law  forsake, 

"  and  from  my  sacred  precepts  stray ; 

31  "If  they  my  righteous  statutes  break, 

"  nor  strictly  my  commands  obey ; 

32  "  Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  a  rod, 

"  and  for  their  folly  make  them  smart ; 

33  '*  Yet  will  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 

"  nor  from  my  truth,  like  them,  depart. 

34  "  My  cov'nant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 

"  but  in  remembrance  fast  retain; 
"  The  thing  that  once  my  lips  have  spoke 

"  shall  in  eternal  force  remain. 
35"  Once  I  have  sworn,  but  once  for  all, 

"  and  made  my  holiness  the  tie, 
"  That  I  my  grant  will  ne'er  recal, 

"  nor  to  my  servant  David  lie  ; 

36  "  Whose  throne  and  race  the  constant  sun 

"  shall,  like  his  course,  establish'd  see  ; 

37  "  Ofthismy  oath,  thou  conscious  moon, 

"  in  heav'n,  my  faithful  witness  be." 
58  Such  was  thy  gracious  promise.    Lord ; 
but  thou  hast  now  our  tribes  forsook 
Thy  own  anointed  hast  abhor'd, 

and  turn'd  on  him  thy  wrathful  look. 

39  Thou  secmest  to  have  render'd  void 

the  cov'nent  with  thy  servant  made  ; 
Thou  hast  his  dignity  destroy'd, 
and  in  the  dust  his.  honour  laid. 

40  Of  strong  holds  thou  hast  him  bvcrcft, 

and  brought  his  bul works  to  decay ; 
4.1  His  frontier  coasts  defenceless  left, 

a  public  scorn,  and  common  proy- 
42  His  ruin  does  glad  triumphs  yield 

to  foes,  advaiic'd  by  thee  to  might ; 


PSALM  XC.  tST 

43  Thou  hast  his  conqu'ring  sword  unsteel'd, 

his  valour  turn'd  to  shameful  flight. 

44  His  glory  is  to  darkness  fled, 

his  throne  is  level'd  with  the  ground ; 

45  His  youth  to  wretched  bondage  led, 

with  shame  o'erwhclm'd  and  sorrow drown'd. 

46  How  long  shall  we  thy  absence  mourn  ? 

wilt  thou  for  ever,  Lord,  retire  ? 
Shall  thy  consuming  anger  burn, 
till  that  and  we  at  once  expire  ? 

47  Consider,  Lord,  how  short  a  space 

thou  dost  for  mortal  life  ordain ; 
No  method  to  prolong  the  race, 
but  loading  it  with  grief  and  pain. 

48  What  man  is  he  that  can  controul 

death's  strict  unalterable  doom  ? 
Or  rescue  from  the  grave  his  soul, 
the  grave  that  must  mankind  intomb  ? 

49  Lord,  Where's  thy  love,  thy  boundless  grace, 

the  oath  to  which  thy  truth  did  seal, 
Consign,d  to  David  and  his  race, 

the  grant  which  time  should  ne'er  repeal  ? 

50  See  how  *thy  servants  treated  are 

with  infamy,  reproach  and  spite  ; 
Which  in  my  silent  breast  I  bear, 
from  nations  of  licentious  might, 

5 1  How  they,  reproaching  thy  great  Name, 

have  made  thy  servant 's  hope  their  jest; 

52  Yet  thy  just  praises  we'll  proclaim, 

and  ever  sing.  The  Lord  be  blest. 

PSALM  XC, 

1  /^  LORD,  the  Saviour  and  defence 
\^_^  of  us  thy  chosen  race, 

From  age  to  age  thou  still  hast  been 
our  sure  abiding  place. 

2  Before  thou  brought'st  the  mountains  forth, 

or  th'earth  and  world  didst  frame, 
Thou  always  wast  the  might  y  God, 
and  ever  art  the  same. 


138  PSALM  XC. 

3  Thoutumest  man,  O  Lord,  to  dust, 

of  which  he  first  was  made  ; 
And  when  thou  speak'st  the  word,  Return, 
'tis  instantly  obey'd. 

4  For  in  thy  sight  a  thousand  years 

are  like  a  day  that's  past, 
Or  like  a  watch  in  dead  of  night, 
whose  hours  unminded  waste. 

5  Thou  sweep'st  us  off  as  with  a  flood, 

we  vanish  hence  like  dreams  ; 
At  first  we  grow  like  grass,  that  feels 
the  sun's  reviving  beams : 

6  But  howsoever  fresh  and  fair 

its  morning  beauty  shows  ; 
*Tis  all  cut  down  and  withcr'd  quite^ 

before  the  ev'ning  close. 
7,  8  We  by  thine  anger  are  consum'd, 

and  by  thy  wrath  dismay 'd; 
Our  public  crimes  and  secret  sins 

before  thy  sight  are  laid. 

9  Beneath  thy  anger's  sad  effects 

our  drooping  days  we  spend ; 
Our  unregarded  years  break  off, 
like  tales  that  quickly  end. 

10  Our  term  of  time  is  sev'nty  years, 

an  age  that  few  survive; 
But  if,  with  more  than  common  strength, 

to  eighty  we  arrive. 
Yet  then  our  boasted  strength  decays, 

to  sorrow  turn'd  and  pain; 
So  soon  the  slender  thread  is  cut, 

and  we  no  more  remain. 

PART  II. 

11  But  who  thy  anger's  dread  effects 

does,  as  he  ought,  revere  ? 
And  yet  thy  wrath  does  fall  or  rise, 
as  more  or  less  we  fear. 

12  So  teach  as.  Lord,  th'  uncertain  sum 

of  our  short  days  to  mind, 


*       PSALM  XCI.  139 

That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
may  ever  be  inclin'd. 

13  O  to  thy  servants,  Lord,  return, 

and  speedily  relent! 
As  we  forsake  our  sins,  do  thou 
revoke  our  punishment. 

14  To  satisfy  and  cheer  our  souls, 

thy  early  mercy  send; 
That  we  may  all  our  days  to  come 
in  joy  and  comfort  spend. 

15  Let  happy  times,  with  large  amends, 

dry  up  our  former  tears, 
Or  equal  at  the  least  the  term 
of  our  afflicted  years. 

16  To  all  thy  servants.  Lord,  let  this 

thy  wond'rous  work  be  known, 
And  to  our  off"spring  yet  unborn 
thy  glorious  pow'r  be  shown. 

17  Let  thy  bright  rays  upon  us  shine, 

give  thou  our  work  success ; 
The  glorious  work  we  have  in  hand 
do  thou  vouchsafe  to  bless. 

PSALM  XCL 

1  T  TTE  that  has  God  his  guardian  made, 
XjL  Shall,  under  the  Almighty's  shade, 

secure  and  undisturb'd  abide  : 

2  Thus  to  my  soul  of  him  I'll  say, 
He  is  my  fortress  and  my  stay, 

my  God,  in  whom  I  will  confide. 

3  His  tender  love  and  watchful  care 
Shall  free  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare, 

and  from  the  noisesome  pestilence: 

4  He  over  thee  his  wings  shall  spread, 
And  cover  thy  unguarded  head  ; 

his  truth  shall  be  thy  strong  de fence, \ 

5  No  terrors  that  surprise  by  night 
Shall  thy  undaunted  courage  fright, 

nor  deadly  shafts  that  fly  by  day ; 


140  PSALM  XCII. 

6  Nor  plague,  of  unknown  rise,  that  kills 
In  darkness,  nor  infectious  ills 

that  in  the  hottest  season  slay. 

7  A  thousand  atihy  side  shall  die, 
At  thy  right-hand  ten  thousand  lie, 

while  thy  firm  health  untouch'd  remains ; 

8  Thou  only  shalt  look  on  and  see 
The  wicked's  dismal  tragedy, 

and  count  the  sinner's  mournful  gains. 

9  Because,  with  well-plac'd  confidence, 
Thou  mak'st  the  Lord  thy  sure  defence, 

and  on  the  Highest  doth  rely ; 

10  Therefore  no  ill  shall  thee  befal, 
Nor  to  thy  healthful  dwelling  shall 

any  infectious  plagues  draw  nigh. 

1 1  For  he  throughout  thy  happy  days. 
To  keep  thee  safe  in  all  thy  ways, 

shall  give  his  angels  strict  commands  ; 

12  Andthey,  lest  thou  should'st  chance  to  meet 
With  some  rough  stone  to  wound  thy  feet, 

shall  bear  thee  safely  in  their  hands. 

13  Dragons  and  asps  that  thirst  for  blood, 
And  lions  roaring  for  their  food, 

beneath  his  conqu'ring  feet  shall  lie  : 

14  Because  he  lov'd  and  honour'd  me, 
Therefore,  says  God,  I'll  set  him  free, 

and  fix  his  glorious  throne  on  high. 

15  He'll  call ;  I'll  answer  when  he  calls. 
And  rescue  him  when  ill  befals  ; 

increase  his  honour  and  his  wealth  : 

16  And  when,  with  undisturb'd  content. 
His  long  and  happy  life  is  spent, 

his  end  I'll  crown  with  saving  health 

PSALM  XCII. 

iTJ^OW  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be 
%    Jt    to  thank  the  Lord  most  high  ; 
And  with  repeated  hymns  of  praise 
his  Name  to  magnify  ! 
2  With  ev'ry  morning's  early  dawn 
his  goodness  to  relate ; 


PSALM  XCII.  141 

And  of  his  constant  truth,  each  night, 
the  glad  effects  repeat ! 

3  To  ten-string'd  instruments  we'll  sing, 

with  tuneful  psalt'ries  join'd; 
And  to  the  harp,  with  solemn  sounds, 
for  sacred  use  design'd. 

4  For  through  thy  wond'rous  works,  O  Lord, 

thou  mak*st  my  heart  rejoice ; 
The  thoiights  of  them  shall  make  me  glad, 
and  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 
5,  6  How  wond'rous  are  thy  works,  O  Lord! 
how  deep  are  thy  decrees ! 
Whose  winding  tracks,  in  secret  laid, 
no  stupid  sinner  sees. 
7  He  little  thinlcs,  when  wicked  men, 
like  grass,  look  fresh  and  gay, 
How  soon  their  short-liv'd  splendour  must 
for  ever  pass  away. 
8,  9  But  thou,  my  God,  art  still  most  high; 
and  all  thy  lofty  foes. 
Who  thought  they  might  securely  sin, 
shall  be  o'erwhelm'd  with  woes. 
10  Whilst  thou  exal'st  my  sov'reign  pow'r, 
and  mak'st  it  largely  spread; 
And  with  refreshing  oil  anoint'st 
my  consecrated  head. 
Ill  soon  shall  see  my  stubborn  foes 
to  utter  ruin  brought ; 
And  hear  the  dismal  end  of  those, 
who  have  against  me  fought. 
12  But  righteous  men,  like  fruitful  palms, 
shall  make  a  glorious  show; 
As  cedars  that  on  Lebanon 
in  stately  order  grow. 
13,  14  These,  plantedin  the  house  of  God, 
within  his  courts  shall  thrive ; 
Their  vigour  and  their  lustre  both 
shall  in  old  age  revive. 
15  Thus  will  the  Lord  his  justice  show; 
and  God,  my  strong  defence, 


142  PSALM  XCIII,  XCIV. 

Shall  due  rewards  to  all  the  world 
impartially  dispense. 

PSALM  xcin. 

1  "WX  TITH  glory  clad,  with  strength  array 'd, 

V  V    the  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundation  strongly  laid, 
and  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 

2  How  surely  'stablish'd  is  thy  throne, 

which  shall  no  change  or  period  see  ! 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 
art  God  from  all  eternity  ! 
3,  4-  The  floods,  O  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 
and  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high  ; 
But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
and  make  the  angry  sea  comply. 
5  Thy  promise.  Lord,  is  ever  sure ; 

and  they  that  in  thy  house  would  dwellj 
That  happy  station  to  secure, 
must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

PSALM  XCIV. 

1,  2  /"X  GOD,  to  whom  revenge  belong?, 
\J  thy  vengeance  now  disclose  ; 
Arise,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
and  crush  thy  hauglity  foes. 
3,  4  How  long,  ()  Lord,  shall  sinful  men 
their  solemn  triumphs  make? 
How  long  their  wicked  actions  boast, 
and  insolently  speak? 
5,  6  Not  only  they  thy  saints  oppress, 
but,  unprovok'd,  they  spill 
The  widow's  and  the  stranger's  blood, 
and  helpless  orphans  kill. 

7  "And  yet  the  Lord  shall  ne'er  perceive," 

profanely  thus  they  speak, 
'*  Nor  any  notice  of  our  deeds 
"  the  God  of  Jacob  take." 

8  At  length,  ye  stupid  fools,  your  wants 

endeavour  to  discern : 


PSALM  XCIV.  143 

In  folly  will  you  still  proceed, 
and  wisdom  never  learn  ? 
9,  10  Can  he  be  deaf  who  form'd  the  ear? 
or  blind,  who  fram'd  the  eye  ? 
Shall  earth's  great  Judge  not  punish  those, 
who  his  known  will  defy  ? 

1 1  He  fathoms  all  the  thoughts  of  men ; 

to  him  their  hearts  lie  bare ; 
His  eye  surveys  them  all,  and  sees 
how  vain  their  counsels  are. 

PART  n. 

12  Bless'd  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  O  Lord> 

in  kindness  dost  chastise ; 
And  by  thy  sacred  rules  to  walk 
dost  lovingly  advise. 

13  This  man  shall  rest  and  safety  find 

in  seasons  of  distress; 
Whilst  God  prepares  a  pit  for  those, 
that  stubbornly  transgress. 

14  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 

his  favour  wholly  take ; 
His  own  possession  and  his  lot 
he  will  not  quite  forsake. 

15  The  world  shall  then  confess  thee  just 

in  all  that  thou  hast  done ; 
And  those  that  choose  thy  upright  ways, 
shall  in  those  paths  go  on. 

16  Who  will  appear  in  my  behalf, 

when  wicked  men  invade  ? 
Or  who,  when  sinners  would  oppress, 

my  righteous  cause  shall  plead? 
17,  18,  19  Long  since  had  I  in  silence  slept, 

but  that  the  Lord  was  near, 
To  stay  mc  when  I  slipt ;  when  sad, 

my  troubled  heart  to  cheer. 
20  Wilt  thou,  who  art  a  God  most  just, 

their  sinful  throne  sustain,  , 

Who  make  the  law  a  fair  pretence 

their  wicked  ends  to  gain? 

4N 


U4  PSALM  XCV. 

21  Against  the  lives  of  righteous  men 

they  form  their  close  design; 
And  blood  of  innocents  to  spill 
in  solemn  league  combine. 

22  But  my  defence  is  firmly  plac'd 

in  God,  the  Lord  most  high  : 
He  is  my  rock,  to  which  I  may 
for  refuge  always  fly. 

23  The  Lord  shall  cause  their  ill  designs 

on  their  own  heads  to  fall : 
He  in  their  sins  shall  cut  them  off, 
our  God  shall  slay  them  all. 

PSALM  XCV. 

1  /^  COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing^  ' 
V^  Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 

To  thank  him  for  his  favours  past ; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  Name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthron'd  in  state. 
Is,  with  unrivall'd  glory,  great : 

A  King  superior  far  to  all. 

Whom  gods  the  heathen  falsely  call. 

4  The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command. 

The  strength  of  hills  that  reach  the  skies, 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

5  The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss. 

By  the  same  sov'reign  right,  is  his; 
'Tis  mov'd  by  his  Almighty  Lland, 
That  form'd  and  fix'd  the  solid  land. 

6  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  t<ord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

7  For  he's  our  God,  our  Shepherd  he, 
His  flock  and  pasture  sheep  are  we : 


PSALM  XCVI.  145 

If  then  you'll,  like  his  flock,  draw  near, 
To  day  if  you  his  voice  will  hear, 
S  Let  not  your  harden'd  hearts  renew 
Your  fathers'  crimes  and  judgments  too; 
Nor  here  provoke  my  wrath,  as  they 
In  desert  plains  of  Meribah. 

9  When  through  the  wilderness  they  mov'd, 
And  me  with  fresh  temptations  prov'd, 
They  still,  through  unbelief,  rebell'd. 
Whilst  they  my  wond'rous  works  beheld, 

10  They  forty  years  my  patience  griev'd, 
Though  daily  I  their  wants  reliev'd. 
Then — 'Tis  a  faithless  race,  I  said, 
Whose  heart  from  me  has  always  stray'd. 

1 1  They  ne'er  will  tread  my  righteous  path ; 
Therefore  to  them,  in  settled  wrath, 
Since  theydespis'd  my  rest,  I  sware, 
That  they  should  never  enter  there, 

PSALM  XCVI. 

1  OINGto  the  Lord  a  new-made  song; 
|i^  Let  earth  in  one  assembled  throng 

her  common  Patron's  praise  resound: 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  Name, 
From  day  to  day  his  praise  proclaim, 

who  us  has  with  salvation  crown'd: 

3  To  heathen  lands  his  fame  rehearse, 
His  wonders  to  the  universe. 

4  He's  great,  and  greatly  to  be  prais'd ; 
In  majesty  and  glory  rais'd 

above  all  other  deities: 

5  For  pageantry  and  idols  all 

Are  they,  whom  gods  the  heathen  call ; 
he  only  rules,  who  made  the  skies: 

6  With  majesty  and  honour  crown'd. 
Beauty  and  strength  his  throne  surrounds 

7  Be  therefore  both  to  him  restor'd 
By  you,  who  have  faU^  gods  ador'd } 

ascribe  due  honour  u  his  Name : 


146  PSALM  XCVIT. 

8  Peace-off'rings  on  his  altar  lay,  - 
Before  his  throne  your  homage  pay^ 

which  he,  and  he  alone,  can  claim: 

9  To  worship  at  his  sacred  court. 
Let  all  the  trembling  world  resort, 

10  Proclaim  aloud,  Jehovah  reigns. 
Whose  pow'r  the  universe  sustains, 

and  banish'd  justice  will  restore  ; 

11  Let  therefore  heav'n  new  joys  confess  ; 
And  heav'nly  mirth  let  earth  express  ; 

its  loud  applause  the  ocean  roar; 
Its  mute  inhabitants  rejoice. 
And  for  this  triumph  find  a  voice. 

12  For  joy  let  fertile  vallies  sing, 

The  cheerful  groves  their  tribute  bring, 
the  tuneful  choir  of  birds  awake, 

13  The  Lord's  approach  to  celebrate; 
Who  now  sets  out  with  awful  state, 

his  circuit  through  the  earth  to  take: 
From  heav'n  to  judge  the  world  he's  come, 
With  justice  to  reward  and  doom. 

PSALM  XCVIL 

1  TEHOV AH  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 
J    in  his  just  government  rejoice; 
Let  all  the  isles  with  sacred  mirth, 

in  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 

2  Darkness  and  clouds  of  awful  shade 

his  dazzling  glory  shroud  in  state; 
Justice  and  truth  his  guards  are  made, 
and  fix'd  by  his  pavilion  wait. 

3  Devouring  fire  before  his  face, 

his  foes  around  with  vengeance  struck; 
4-  His  lightning  set  the  world  on  blaze; 
earth  saw  it,  and  with  terror  shook. 

5  The  proudest  hills  his  presence  felt, 

their  height  nor  strength  could  help  aflPord; 
The  proudest  hills  like  wax  did  melt 
in  presence  of  th'  Almighty  Lojd. 

6  The  heav'ns,  his  righteousness  to  show, 

with  storms  of  fire  our  foes  pursu'd, 


PSALM  XCVIII.  U7 

And  all  the  trembling  world  below 
have  his  descending  glory  view'd. 

7  Confounded  be  their  impious  host, 

who  make  the  gods  to  whom  they  pray ; 
All  who  of  pageant  idols  boast: 

to  him,  ye  gods,  your  worship  pay. 

8  Glad  Sion  of  thy  triumph  heard, 

and  Judah's  daughters  were  o'erjoy'd ; 

Because  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 

have  pagan  pride  and  pow'r  destroy'd. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  art  seated  high, 

above  earth's  potentates  enthron'd ; 
Thou,  Lord,  unrival'd  in  the  sky, 
supreme  by  all  the  gods  art  own'd. 

10  Ye  who  to  serve  this  Lord  aspire, 

abhor  what's  ill,  and  truth  esteem : 
He'll  keep  his  servants 'souls  entire, 
and  them  from  wicked  hands  redeem. 

1 1  For  seeds  are  sown  of  glorious  light, 

a  future  harvest  for  the  just ; 
And  gladness  for  the  heart  that's  right, 
to  recompense  its  pious  trust. 

12  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord; 

memorials  of  his  holiness 
Deep  in  your  faithful  breasts  record, 

and  with  your  thankful  tongues  confess. 

PSALM  XCVIIL 

1  O ING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song, 
k3  who  wond'rous  things  has  done ; 

With  his  right-hand  and  holy  arm 
the  conquest  he  h^s  won. 

2  The  Lord  has  through  th'  astonish'd  world 

display'd  his  saving  might, 
And  made  his  righteous  acts  appear 
in  all  the  heathen's  sight. 

3  Of  Israel's  house  his  love  and  truth 

have  ever  mindful  been ; 
Wide  earth's  remotest  parts  the  pow'r 
of  Israel's  God  have  seen. 


148  PSALM  XCIX. 

4  Let  therefore  earth's  inhabitants 

their  cheerful  voices  raise; 
And  all,  with  universal  joy, 

resound  their  Maker's  praise. 

5  With  harp  and  hymn's  soft  melody, 

into  the  consert  bring 

6  The  trumpet  and  shrill  cornet's  sound, 

before  th'  Almighty  King. 

7  Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 

with  all  the  seas  contain; 
The  earth,  and  her  inhabitants, 
join  concert  with  the  main. 

8  With  joy  let  riv'lets  swell  to  streams, 

to  spreading  torrents  they  ; 
And  echoing  vales  from  hill  to  hill 
redoubled  shouts  conve v ; 

9  To  welcome  down  the  world's  great  Judge, 

who  does  with  justice  come. 
And  with  impartial  equity, 
botli  to  reward  and  doam. 

PSALM  XCIX. 

1  TEHOV AH  reigns;  let  therefore  all 
J    the  guilty  nations  quake: 

On  Cherubs'  wings  he  sits  enthron'd ; 
let  earth's  foundations  shake. 

2  On  Sion's  hill  he  keeps  his  court, 

his  palace  makes  hertow'rs; 
Yet  thence  his  sov'reignty  extends 
supreme  o'er  earthly  pow'rs. 

3  Let  therefore  all  with  praise  address 

his  great  and  dreadful  Name ; 
And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
his  holiness  proclaim. 

4  For  truth  and  justice,  in  his  reign, 

of  strength  and  pow'r  take  place; 
His  judgments  are  with  righteousness 
dispens'd  to  Jacob's  race. 

5  Therefore  exalt  the  Lord  our  God ; 

before  his  foot-stool  fall; 


PSALM  C.  149 

And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
his  holiness  extol. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  thus  of  old 

among  his  priests  ador'd ; 
Among  his  prophets  Samuel  thus 

his  sacred  Name  implor'd. 
Distress'd,  upon  the  Lord  they  call'd, 

who  ne'er  their  suit  deny 'd ; 
But,  as  with  rev'rence  they  implor'd, 

he  graciously  reply 'd. 

7  For  with  their  camp,  to  guide  their  march, 

the  cloudy  pillar  mov'd ; 
They  kept  his  law,  and  to  his  will 
obedient  servants  prov'd. 

8  He  answered  them,  forgiving  oft 

his  people  for  their  sake; 
And  those  who  rashly  them  oppos'd, 
did  sad  examples  make. 

9  With  worship  at  his  sacred  courts 

exalt  our  God  and  Lord; 
For  he,  who  only  holy  is, 
alone  should  be  ador'd. 

PSALM  C. 

1,  2  TT  TITH  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 
W  to  God  their  cheerful  voice  s  raise ; 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awful  mirth, 
and  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise : 
S  Convinc'd  that  he  is  God  alone, 

from  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed ; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
the  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

4  O  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
and  still  his  Name  with  praises  bless. 

5  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

his  mercy  is  for  ever  sure ; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
to  endless  ages  shall  endure. 


150  PSALM  CI. 

1  /^^F  mercy's  never-failing  spring, 
\J  and  steadfast  judgment,  I  will  sing : 

And,  since  they  both  to  thee  belong. 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  address  my  song. 

2  When,  Lord,  thou  shalt  whh  me  reside, 
Wise  discipline  my  reign  shall  guide  ; 
With  blameless  life  myself  I'll  make 

A  pattern  for  my  court  to  take. 

3  No  ill  design  will  I  pursue. 

Nor  those  my  fav'rites  make  that  do  : 

4  Who  to  reproof  has  no  regard, 
Him  Avill  I  totally  discard. 

5  The  private  slanderer  shall  be 
In  public  justice  doom'd  by  me : 
From  haughty  looks  I'll  turn  aside, 
And  mortify  the  heart  of  pride. 

6  But  honesty,  call'd  from  her  cell, 
In  splendor  at  my  court  shall  dwell: 
Who  virtue's  practice  make  their  care. 
Shall  have  the  first  preferments  there. 

7  No  politics  shall  recommend 

His  country's  foe  to  be  my  friend : 
None  e'er  shall  to  my  favour  rise. 
By  fiatt'ring  or  malicious  hes. 

8  All  those  who  wicked  courses  take, 
An  early  sacrifice  I'll  make; 

Cut  off,  destroy,  till  none  remain 
God's  holy  city  to  profane. 

PSALM  cn. 

1  XT  THEN  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  pray'r, 

VV    do  thou,  O  Lord,  attend; 
To  thy  eternal  throne  of  grace 
let  my  sad  cry  ascend. 

2  O  hide  not  thou  thy  glorious  face 

in  times  of  deep  distress : 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  when  I  call, 
my  sorrows  soon  redres?. 
5  Each  cloudy  portion  of  my  life, 
like  scatter'd  smoke  expires ; 


PSALM  Cn.  149 

My  shrivell'd  bones  are  like  a  hearth 
parch'd  with  continual  fires. 

4  My  heart,  like  grass  that  feels  the  blast 

of  some  infectious  wind. 
Does  languish  so  with  grief,  that  scarce 
my  needful  food  I  mind. 

5  By  reason  of  my  sad  estate 

I  spend  my  breath  in  groans ; 
My  flesh  is  worn  away,  my  skin 

scare  hides  my  starting  bones. 
€  I'm  like  a  pelican  become, 

that  does  in  deserts  mourn  ; 
Or  like  an  owl,  that  sits  all  day 

on  barren  trees  forlorn. 

7  In  watchings,  or  in  restless  dreams, 

the  night  by  me  is  spent, 
As  by  those  solitary  birds, 
that  lonesome  roofs  frequent. 

8  All  day  by  railing  foes  I'm  made 

the  subject  of  their  scorn; 
Who  all,  possess'd  with  furious  rage, 
have  my  destruction  sworn. 

9  When  grov'ling  on  the  ground  I  lie, 

oppress'd  with  grief  and  fears. 
My  bread  is  strew'd  with  ashes  o'er, 
my  drink  is  mix'd  with  tears. 

10  Because  on  me  with  double  weight 
■    thy  heavy  wrath  doth  lie; 

For  thou,  to  make  my  fall  more  great, 
didst  lift  me  up  on  high. 

11  My  days,  just  hast'ning  to  their  end, 

are  like  an  ev'ning  shade ; 
My  beauty  does,  like  wither'd  grass, 
with  waning  lustre  fade. 

12  But  thy  eternal  state,  O  Lord, 

no  length  of  time  shall  waste ; 
The  mem'ry  of  thy  wond'rous  works 
from  age  to  age  shall  last. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  Sion  view 

with  an  unclouded  face  ; 

4  0 


150  PSALM  CII. 

For  now  her  time  is  come,  thy  own 
appointed  day  of  grace. 
14  Her  scattered  ruins  by  thy  saints 
with  pity  are  survey'd  ; 
They  grieve  to  see  her  lofty  spires 
in  dust  and  rubbish  laid. 
15,  16  The  Name  and  glory  of  the  Lord 
all  heathen  kings  shall  fear; 
When  he  shall  Sion  build  again 
and  in  full  state  appear. 
17,  18  When  he  regards  the  poor's  request, 
nor  slights  their  earnest  pray'r ; 
Our  sons,  for  their  recorded  grace, 
shall  his  just  praise  declare. 

19  For  God,  from  his  abode  on  high, 

his  gracious  beams  display'd : 
The  Lord,  from  heav'n,  his  lofty  throne, 
hath  all  the  earth  survey'd. 

20  He  listen'd  to  the  captives'  moans, 

he  heard  their  mournful  cry. 
And  freed,  by  his  resistless  pow'r, 
the  wretches  doom'd  to  die. 

21  That  they  in  Sion,  where  he  dwells, 

might  celebrate  his  fame. 
And  through  the  holy  city  sing 
loud  praises  to  his  Name : 

22  When  all  the  tribes  assembling  there, 

their  solemn  vows  address, 
And  neighb'ring  lands,  with  glad  consent, 
the  Lord  their  God  confess. 

23  But  e'er  my  race  is  run,    my  strength 

through  his  fierce  wrath  decays  ; 
He  has,  when  all  my  wishes  bloom'd, 
cut  short  my  hopeful  days. 

24  Lord,  cndnot  thou  my  life,  said  I, 

when  half  is  scarcely  past ; 
Thy  years,   from  worldly  changes  free, 
to  endless  ages  last. 

25  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

of  old  by  thee  were  laid; 


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Thy  hands  the  beauteous  arch  of  heav'n 
with  wond'rous  skill  have  made. 
26    27  Whilst  thou  for  ever  shalt  endure, 
they  soon  shall  pass  a\\  ay ; 
And,  like  a  garment  often  worn, 

shall  tarnish  and  decay. 
Like  that,  when  thou  ordain'st  then'  change, 

to  thy  command  they  bend ; 
But  thou  continu'st  still  the  same, 
nor  have  thy  years  an  end. 
28  Thou  to  the  children  of  thy  samts 
shaU  lasting  quiet  give; 
Whose  happy  race,  securely  fix  d, 
shall  in  thy  presence  live. 
PSALM  CIIL 

1    2  Ti  /TY  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love; 
'      J\j_  God's  holy  Name  for  ever  bless. 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 

and  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 
3    4  'Tis  he  that  all  thy  sins  forgives, 
'     and  after  sickness  makes  thee  sound ; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves,        ^ 
by  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown  d. 
5,  6  He  with  good  things  thy  mouth  supplies, 
thy  vigour,  eagle-like,  renews: 
He,  when  the  guiltless  suff'rer  cries, 
his  foe  with  just  revenge  pursues. 

7  God  made  of  old  his  righteous  ways 

to  Moses  and  our  fathers  known ; 
His  works,  to  his  eternal  praise, 
were  to  the  sons  of  Jacob  shown. 

8  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 

and  unexampled  acts  of  grace ; 
His  waken'd  wrath  doth  slowly  move, 
his  willing  mercy  flies  apace, 
f,  10  God  will  not  always  harshly  chide, 
but  with  his  anger  quickly  part; 
And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide 
more  by  his  love  than  our  desert. 


1«2  PSALM  CIV. 

1 1  As  high  as  heav'n  its  arch  extends 
above  this  httle  spot  of  clay, 
So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends 
the  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 
12,  13  As  far  as  'tis  from  east  to  we.st, 
so  far  has  he  our  sins  remov'd; 
Who,  whh  a  father's  tender  breast, 
has  such  as  fear  him  always  lov'd. 
14,  15  For  God,  who   all  our  frame  surveys, 
considers  that  we  are  but  clay ; 
How  fresh  so'er  we  seem,  our  days 
like  grass  or  flow'rs  must  fade  away. 
16,17  Whilst  they  are  nipt  with  sudden  blasts, 
nor  can  we  find  their  former  place  ; 
God's  faithful  mercy  ever  lasts, 

to  those  that  fear  him,  and  their  race. 
18  This  shall  attend  on  such  as  still 
proceed  in  his  appointed  way; 
And  who  not  only  know  his  will, 
but  to  it  just  obedience  pay. 
19,   20  The  Lord,  the  universal  king, 
in  heav'n  has  fix'd  his  lofty  throne  : 
To  him,  ye  Angels,  praises  sing, 

in  whose  great  strength  his  pow'r  is  shown. 
Ye  that  his  just  commands  obey, 
and  hear  and  do  his  sacred  will, 

21  Ye  hosts  of  his,  this  tribute  pay, 

who  still  what  he  ordains  fulfil. 

22  Let  ev'ry  creature  jointly  bless 

the  mighty  Lord :  and  thou,  my  heart, 
With  grateful  joy  thy  thanks  express, 
and  in  this  concert  bear  thy  part. 

PSALM  CIV. 

1  T)  LESS  God,  my  soul:  thou.  Lord,  alon« 
JlJ   possessest  empire  without  bounds  ; 
With  honour  thou  art  crown'd,  thy  throne- 
eternal  Majesty  surrounds. 

2  With  light  thou  dost  thyself  enrobe, 

and  glory  for  a  garment  take ; 


PSALM  CIV.  IBS 

Heav'n's  curtains  stretch  beyond  the  globe, 
thy  canopy  of  state  to  make. 

3  God  builds  on  liquid  air,   and  forms 

his  palace  chambers  in  the  skies; 
The  clouds  his  chariots  are,  and  storms 
the  swift-wing'd  steeds  with  which  he  flies. 

4  As  bright  as  flame,  as  swift  as  wind, 

his  ministers  heav'n's  palace  fill. 
To  have  their  sundry  tasks  assign'd, 
all  proud  to  serve  their  Sovereign's  will. 
5,  6  Earth  on  her  centre  fix'd,  he  set, 
her  face  with  waters  overspread ; 
Nor  proudest  mountains  dar'd  as  yet 
to  lift  above  the  waves  their  head. 

7  But  when  thy  awful  face  appear'd, 

th'  insulting  waves  dispers'd ;  they  fled, 

When  once  thy  thunder's  voice  they  heard, 

and  by  their  haste  confess'd  their  dread. 

8  Thence  up  by  secret  tracks  they  creep, 

and,  gushing  from  the  mountain's  side, 
Through  valleys  travel  to  the  deep, 
appointed  to  receive  their  tide. 

9  There  hast  thou  fix'd  the  ocean's  bounds, 

the  threat'ning  surges  to  repel ; 
That  they  no  more  o'erpass  their  mounds, 
nor  to  a  second  deluge  swell. 

PART  II. 

10  Yet  thence  in  smaller  parties  drawn, 

the  sea  recovers  her  lost  hills  : 
And  starting  springs  from  ev'ry  lawn 
surprise  the  vales  with  plenteous  rills. 

11  The  fields'  tame  beasts  are  thither  led, 

weary  with  labour,  faint  with  drought; 
And  asses  on  wild  mountains  bred 

have  sense  to  find  these  currents  out. 
Ir2  Their  shady  trees  from  scorching  beams 

yield  shelter  to  the  feather'd  throng; 
They  drink,  and  to  the  bounteous  streams 

return  the  tribute  of  their  song. 


154  PSALM  CIV. 

13  His  rains  from  heav'n  parch'd  hills  recruit, 

that  soon  transmit  the  liquid  store  ; 
Till  earth  is  burden'd  with  her  fruit, 
and  nature's  lap  can  hold  no  more 

14  Grass,  for  our  cattle  to  devour, 

he  makes  the  growth  of  ev'ry  field: 
Herbs,  for  man's  use,  of  various  pow'r, 
that  either  food  or  physic  yield. 

15  With  cluster'd  grapes  he  crowns  the  vine, 

to  cheer  man's  heart,  oppress'd  with  cares, 
Gives  oil,  that  makes  his  face  to  shine, 
and  corn,  that  wasted  strength  repairs. 

PART  HI. 

16  The  trees  of  God,  without  the  care 

or  art  of  man,  with  sap  are  fed : 
The  mountain  cedar  looks  as  fair 
as  those  in  royal  gai'dens  bred. 

17  Safe  in  the  lofty  cedar's  arms 

the  wand'rers  of  the  air  may  rest ; 
The  hospitable  pine  from  harms 
protects  the  stork,  her  pious  guest. 

1 8  Wild  goals  the  craggy  rock  ascend, 

its  tow'ring  heights  their  fortress  make, 
Whose  cells  in  Ubyrinths  extend, 
where  feebler  creatures  refuge  take. 
10  The  moon's  inconstant  aspect  shows 
th'  appointed  seasons  of  the  year; 
Th'  instructed  sun  his  duty  knows, 
his  hours  to  rise  and  disappear. 
20,  21  Darkness  he  makes  the  earth  to  shroud, 
when  forest  beasts  securely  stray ; 
Young  lions  roar  their  wants  aloud 
to  Providence,  that  sends  them  prey. 
22  They  range  all  night,  on  slaughter  bent, 
till  summon'd  by  the  rising  morn, 
To  skulk  in  dens,  with  one  consent 
the  conscious  ravagers  return. 
J 3  Forth  to  the  tillage  of  his  soil 

the  husbandman  securely  goes, 


PSALM  CIV.  155 

Commencing  with  the  sun  his  toil, 
with  him  returns  to  his  repose. 
a  How  various,  Lord,  thy  works  are  found ; 
for  which  thy  wisdom  we  adore ! 

The  earth  is  with  thy  treasure  crown'd, 
till  nature's  hand  can  grasp  no  more. 

PART  IV. 

25  But  still  the  vast  unfathom'd  main, 

of  wonders  a  new  scene  supplies, 
Whose  depths  inhabitants  contain 
of  ev'ry  form,  and  ev'ry  size. 

26  Full  freighted  ships  from  ev'ry  port 

there  cut  their  unmolested  way; 
Leviathan,  whom  there  to  sport 

thou  mad'st,  has  compass  there  to  play. 

27  These  various  troops  of  sea  and  land 

in  sense  of  common  want  agree; 
All  wait  on  thy  dispensing  hand, 
and  have  their  daily  alms  from  thee. 

28  They  gather  what  thy  stores  disperse, 

without  their  trouble  to  provide  ; 
Thou  op'st  thy  hand,  the  universe, 
the  craving  world,  is  all  supply 'd. 

29  Thou  for  a  moment  hid'st  thy  face, 

the  num'rous  ranks  of  creatures  mourn ; 
Thou  tak'st  their  breath,  all  nature's  race 
forthwith  to  mother  earth  return. 

30  Again  thou  send'st  thy  spirit  forth 

t'inspire  the  mass  with  vital  seed; 
Nature's  restor'd,  and  parent  earth 
smiles  on  her  new  created  breed. 

31  Thus  through  successive  ages  stands 

firm  fix'd  thy  providential  care ; 
Pleas'd  with  the  work  of  thy  own  hands, 
thou  dost  the  waste  of  time  repair. 

32  One  look  of  thine,  one  wrathful  look, 

earth's  panting  breast  with  terror  fills ; 
One  touch  from  thee,  with  clouds  of  smoke 
in  darkness  shrouds  the  proudest  hills. 


156  PSALM  CV. 

33  In  praising  God,  while  he  prolongs 

my  breath,  I  will  that  breath  employ; 

34  And  join  devotion  to  my  songs, 

sincere,  as  in  him  is  my  joy. 

35  While  sinners  from  earth's  face  are  hurl'd, 

my  soul,  praise  thou  his  holy  Name, 
Till  with  my  song  the  list'ning  world 
join  concert,  and  his  praise  proclaim. 

PSALM  CV. 

1  /^  RENDER  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord; 
V^  invoke  his  sacred  Name  ; 
Acquaint  the  nations  widi  his  deeds, 

his  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

2  Sing  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns ; 

his  wond'rous  works  rehearse  ; 
Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse, 
and  subject  of  your  verse. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  Almighty  Name ; 

alone  to  be  ador'd  ; 
And  let  their  hearts  o'erflow  with  joy 
that  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength 

devoutly  still  implore ; 
And,  where  he's  ever  present,  seek 
his  face  for  evermore. 

5  The  wonders  that  his  hands  have  wrought 

keep  thankfully  in  mind ; 
The  righteous  statutes  of  his  mouth, 
and  laws  to  us  assign'd. 

6  Know  ye  his  servant  Abra'm's  seed, 

and  Jacob's  chosen  race; 

7  He's  still  our  God,  his  judgments  still 

throughout  the  earth  take  place. 

8  His  cov'nant  he  hath  kept  in  mind 

for  num'rous  ages  past. 
Which  yet  for  thousand  ages  more 
in  equal  force  shall  last. 

9  First  sign'd  to  Abra'm,  next,  by  oath 

to  Isaac  made  secure  ; 


PSALM  CV.  157 

10  To  Jacob  and  his  heirs  a  law, 

for  ever  to  endure : 

11  That  Canaan's  land  should  be  their  lot, 

when  yet  but  few  they  were ; 

12  But  few  in  number,  and  those  few 

all  friendless  strangers  there. 
IS  In  pilgrimage,  from  realm  to  realm, 
securely  they  remov'd ; 

14  Whilst  proudest  monarchs,  for  their  sakcs 

severely  he  reprov'd. 

15  *'  These  mine  anointed  are,"  said  he, 

"  let  none  my  servants  wrong ; 
"  Nor  treat  the  poorest  prophet  ill, 
"  that  does  to  me  belong.'' 

16  A  dearth  at  last,  by  his  command, 

did  through  the  land  prevail ; 
Till  corn,  the  chief  support  of  life, 
sustaining  corn,  did  fail. 

17  But  his  indulgent  providence 

had  pious  Joseph  sent. 
Sold  into  Egypt,  but  their  death, 
who  sold  him  to  prevent. 

18  His  feet  with  heavy  chains  were  crush'd, 

with  calumny  his  fame  ; 

19  Till  God's  appointed  time  and  word 

to  his  deliv'rance  came. 

20  The  king  his  sov'reign  order  sent, 

and  rescu'd  him  with  speed ; 
Whom  private  malice  had  confin'd, 
the  peoples'  ruler  freed. 

21  His  court,  revenues,  realms,  were  all 

subjected  to  his  will ; 

22  His  greatest  princes  to  controul, 

and  teach  his  statesmen  skill. 

PART  II. 

23  To  Egypt  then,  invited  guests, 

half-famish'd  Israel  came ; 
And  Jacob  held,  by  royal  grant, 
the  fertile  soil  of  Ham. 

4P 


188  PSALM  CV. 

24  Th'  Almighty  there  with  such  increase 

his  people  multiply'd, 
.    Till  with  their  proud  oppressors  they 
in  strength  and  number  vy'd. 

25  Their  vast  increase  th'  Egyptians'  hearts 

with  jealous  anger  fir'd, 
Till  they  his  servants  to  destroy 
by  treacherous  arts  conspir'd. 

26  His  servant  Moses  then  he  sent, 

his  chosen  Aaron  too, 

27  Empower'd  with  signs  and  miracles, 

to  prove  their  mission  true. 

28  He  call'd  for  darkness,  darkness  came, 

nature  his  summons  knew ; 

29  Each  stream  and  lake,  transform'd  to  blood, 

the  wand'ring  fishes  slew. 

30  In  putrid  floods,  throughout  the  land, 

the  pest  of  frogs  was  bred ; 
From  noisome  fens  sent  up  to  croak 
at  Pharaoh's  board  and  bed. 

3 1  He  gave  the  sign,  and  swarms  of  flics 

came  down  in  cloudy  hosts ; 
Whilst  earth's  enliven'ddust  below, 
bred  lice  through  all  their  coasts. 

32  He  sent  them  batt'ring  hail  for  rain, 

and  fire  for  cooling  dew; 

33  He  smote  their  vines,  and  forest  plants, 

and  garden's  pride  o'erthrew. 

34  He  spake  the  word,  and  locusts  came, 

and  caterpillars  join'd; 
They  pray'd  upon  the  poor  remains 

the  storm  had  left  behind. 
S5  From  trees  to  herbage  they  descend, 

no  verdant  thing  they  spare ; 
But,  like  the  naked  fallow  field, 

leave  all  the  pastures  bare. 
3G  From  fieJds  to  villages  and  towns, 

commission'd  vengeance  flew ; 
One  fatal  stroke  their  eldest  hopes 

and  strength  of  Egypt  slew. 


PSALM  CVI.  15§ 

37  He  brought  his  servants  forth,  enrich'd 

with  Egypt's  borrow'd  weahh ; 
And,  what  transcends  all  treasure  else, 
enrich'd  with  vig'rous  health. 

38  Egypt  rejoic'd,  in  hopes  to  find 

her  plagues  with  them  remov'd; 
Taught  dearly  now  to  fear  worse  ills 

by  those  already  prov'd. 
S9  Their  shrouding  canopy  by  day 

a  journeying  cloud  was  spread; 
A  fiery  pillar  all  the  night 

their  desert  marches  led. 

40  They  long'd  for  flesh;  with  evening  quails 

he  furnish'd  ev'ry  tent; 
From  heav'n's  high  granery,  each  morn, 
the  bread  of  Angels  sent. 

41  He  smote  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast 

pour'd  forth  a  gushing  tide ; 
Whose  flowing  stream,  where'er  they  march  d, 
the  deserts  drought  supply'd. 

42  For  still  he  did  on  Abra'm's  faith 

and  ancient  league  reflect; 

43  He  brought  his  people  forth  with  joy, 

with  triumph  his  elect. 

44  Quite  rooting  out  their  heathen  foes 

from  Canaan's  fertile  soil. 
To  them  in  cheap  possession  gave 
the  fruit  of  others'  toil : 

45  That  they  his  statutes  might  observe, 

his  sacred  laws  obey : 
For  benefits  so  vast,  let  us 
our  songs  of  praise  repay. 

PSALM  CVI. 

1  •^  RENDER  thanks  to  God  above, 
V>^  The  fountain  of  eternal  love ; 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless? 


160  PSALM  CVI. 

What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise? 

3  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  from  thy  judgments  never  stray  ; 
Who  know  what's  right ;  nor  only  so. 
But  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford  ! 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

5  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity  ; 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 
And  count  thy  peoples'  triumph  mine. 

6  But  ah !  can  we  expect  such  grace, 
Of  parents  vile  the  viler  race  ; 
Who  their  misdeeds  have  acted  o'er. 
And  with  new  crimes  increas'd  the  score  ? 

7  Ingrateful,  they  no  longer  thought 
On  all  his  works  m  Egypt  wrought ; 
The  Red  Sea  they  no  sooner  view'd 
Than  they  their  base  mistrust  renew'd. 

8  Yet  he,  to  vindicate  his  Name, 
Once  more  to  their  deliv'rance  came; 
To  make  his  sovereign  pow'r  be  known, 
That  he  is  God,  and  he  alone. 

9  To  right  and  left,  at  his  command. 
The  parting  deep  disclos'd  her  sand; 
Where  firm  and  dry  the  passage  lay. 

As  through  some  parch'd  and  desert  way. 

10  Thus  rescued  from  their  foes  they  were, 
Who  closely  press'd  upon  their  rear; 

1 1  Whose  rage  pursued  them  to  those  waves, 
That  prov'd  their  rash  pursuers'  graves. 

12  The  wat'ry  mountains'  sudden  fall 
O'erwhelm'd  proud  Pharaoh,  host  and  all ; 
This  proof  did  stupid  Israel  move 

To  own  God's  truth,  and  praise  his  love. 
PART  IL 

13  But  soon  these  wonders  they  forgot, 
And  for  Ills  counsel  waited  not; 


PSALM  CVI.  161 

14  But  lusting  in  the  wilderness, 

Did  him  with  fresh  temptations  press. 

1 5  Strong  food  at  their  request  he  sent, 
But  made  their  sin  their  punishment; 

16  Yet  still  his  saints  they  did  oppose,' 
The  priest  and  prophet  whom  he  chose. 

17  But  earth,  their  quarrel  to  decide. 
Her  vengeful  jaws  extending  wide, 
Rash  Dathan  to  her  centre  drew. 
With  proud  Abiram/s  factious  crew. 

IS  The  rest  of  those  who  did  conspire 
To  kindle  wild  sedition's  fire, 
With  all  their  im-pious  train,  became 
A  prey  to  heav'n's  devouring  flame. 

19  Near  Horeb's  mount  a  calf  they  made, 
And  to  the  molten  im.age  pray'd; 

20  Adoring  what  their  hands  did  frame. 
They  chang'd  their  glory  to  their  shame. 

21  Their  God  and  Saviour  they  forgot. 
And  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought; 

22  His  signs  in  Ham's  astonish'd  coast, 
And  where  proudPharaoh's  troops  were  lost. 

23  Thus  urg'd,  his  vengeful  hand  he  rear'd, 
But  Moses  in  the  breach  appear'd; 
The  saint  did  for  the  rebels  pray. 

And  turn'd  heav'n's  kindled  wrath  away. 

24  Yet  they  his  pleasant  land  despis'd, 
Nor  his  repeated  promise  priz'd, 

25  Nor  did  th*  Almighty's  voice  obey; 
But  when  God  said,  Go  up,  would  stay. 

26  This  seal'd  their  doom,  without  redress 
To  perish  in  the  wilderness; 

27  Or  else  to  be  by  heathen's  hands 
0'erthrown,andscatter'd  through  the  land*. 

PART  III. 

28  Yet,  unreclaim'd,  this  stubborn  race 
Baal-Peor's  worship  did  embrace; 
Became  his  impious  guests,  and  fed 
On  sacrifices  tQ  the  dead. 


162  PSALM  CVI 

29  Thus  they  persisted  to  provoke 
God's  vengeance  to  the  final  stroke : 
'Tis  come — the  deadly  pest  is  come, 
To  execute  their  gen'ral  doom. 

30  But  Phineas,  fir'd  with  holy  rage, 
Th'  Almighty  vengeance  to  assuage. 
Did,  by  two  bold  offender's  fall, 

Th'  atonement  make  that  ransom'd  all. 

3 1  As  him  a  heav'nly  zeal  had  mov'd. 
So  heav'n  the  zealous  act  approv'd ; 
To  him  confirming,  and  his  race. 
The  priesthood  he  so  well  did  grace. 

32  At  Meribah  God's  wrath  they  mov'd ; 
Who  Moses,  for  their  sakes  reprov'd; 

33  Whose  patient  soul  they  did  provoke, 
Till  rashly  the  meek  prophet  spoke. 

34  Nor,  when  possess'd  of  Canaan's  land, 
Did  they  perform  their  Lord's  command. 
Nor  his  commission'd  sword  employ 
The  guilty  nations  to  destroy. 

3  5  Not  only  spar'd  the  pagan  crew. 
But,  mingling,  learnt  their  vices  too; 

36   And  worship  to  those  idols  paid. 
Which  them  to  fatal  snares  betray 'd. 

37,  38  To  devils  they  did  sacrifice 

Their  children,  with  relentless  eyes ; 
Approach'd  their  altars  through  a  flood 
Of  their  own  sons  and  daughters'  blood. 
No  cheaper  victims  would  appease 
Canaan's  remorseless  deities; 
No  blood  her  idols  reconcile, 
Bt  that  which  did  the  land  defile. 

PART  IV. 

39  Nor  did  these  savage  cruelties 
The  harden'd  reprobates  suffice; 
For  after  their  heart's  lust  they  went. 
And  daily  did  new  crimes  invent. 

40  But  sins  of  such  infernal  hue 

God's  wrath  against  such  people  drevv, 


PSALM  CVir.  let 

Till  he,  their  once  indulgent  Lord, 
His  own  inheritance  abhor'd. 

41  He  them  defenceless  did  expose, 
To  their  insulting  heathen  foes  ; 
And  made  them  on  the  triumph  wait 
Of  those  who  bore  them  greatest  hate. 

42  Nor  thus  his  indignation  ceas'd  ; 
Their  list  of  tyrants  still  increas'd, 

Till  they,  who  God's  mild  sway  declin'd, 
Were  made  the  vassals  of  mankind. 

43  Yet  when,  distress'd,  they  did  repent, 
His  anger  did  as  oft  relent ; 

But  freed,  they  did  his  wrath  provoke, 
Renew'd  their  sins,  and  he  their  yoke. 

44  Nor  yet  implacable  he  prov'd. 

Nor  heard  their  wretched  cries  unmov'd ; 

45  But  did  to  mind  his  promise  bring, 
And  mercy's  inexhausted  spring. 

46  Compassion  too  he  did  impart 
Ev'n  to  their  foes  obdurate  heart ; 
And  pity  for  their  sufP'rings  bred 
In  those  who  them  to  bondage  led. 

47  Still  save  us,  Lord,  and  Israel's  bands. 
Together  bring  from  heathen  lands  ; 
So  to  thy  name  our  thanks  we'll  raise, 
And  ever  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

48  Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  bless'd, 
His  Name  eternally  confess'd: 
Let  all  his  saints,  with  full  accord, 
Sing  loud  Amens — Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CVII. 

1  T^O  God  your  grateful  voices  raise, 
JL    who  does  your  daily  Patron  prove; 
And  let  your  never-ceasing  praise 
attend  on  his  eternal  love. 
2,  3   Let  those  give  thanks,  whom  he  from  bands 
of  proud  oppressing  foes  releas'd ; 
And  brought  them  back  from  distant  lands, 
from  north  and  south,  and  west  and  east. 


164  PSALM  CVIL 

4,  5  Through  lonely  desert  ways  they  wentj 
nor  could  a  peopled  city  find  ; 
Till  quite  with  thirst  and  hunger  spent, 
their  fainting  souls  within  them  pin'd. 

6  Then  soon  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

did  they  their  mournful  cry  address ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsaf'd  to  hear, 

and  freed  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

7  From  crooked  paths  he  led  them  forth, 

and  in  the  certain  way  did  guide 
To  wealthy  towns,  of  great  resort, 

where  all  their  wants  were  well  supply'd. 

8  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 
throughout  the  wondering  world  displays  ; 

9  For  he  from  heav'n  the  sad  estate 

of  longing  souls  with  pity  views ; 
To  hungry  souls,  that  pant  for  meat, 
his  goodness  daily  food  renews. 

PART  II. 

10  Some  lie,  with  darkness  corapass'd  round, 

in  death's  uncomfortable  shade. 
And  with  unwieldy  fetters  bound, 

by  pressing  cares  more  heavy  made. 
1 1,  12  Because  God's  counsels  they  defy'd, 

and  lightly  priz'd  his  holy  word. 
With  these  afflictions  they  were  try'd; 

they  fell,  and  none  could  help  afford. 

13  Then  soon  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

did  they  their  mournful  cry  address ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsaf'd  to  hear, 
and  freed  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

14  From  dismal  dungeons,  dark  as  night, 

and  shades,  as  black  as  death's  abode, 
He  brought  them  forth  to  cheerful  light, 
and  welcome  liberty  bestow'd. 

15  O  then  that  all  the  earth  whh  me 

would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise ; 


PSALM  CVII.  165 

And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 
throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays! 

16  For  he,  with  his  Almighty  hand, 

the  gates  of  brass  in  pieces  broke; 
Nor  could  the  massy  bars  withstand, 
or  temper'd  steel  resist  his  stroke. 

PART  III. 

17  Remorseless  wretches,  void  of  sense, 

with  bold  transgressions  God  defy; 
And,  for  their  multiply'd  offence, 
oppress'dwith  sore  diseases  lie. 

18  Their  soul,  a  prey  to  pain  and  fear, 

abhors  to  taste  the  choicest  meats; 
And  they  by  faint  degrees  draw  near 
to  death's  inhospitable  gates. 

19  Then  straight  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

do  they  their  mournful  cry  address; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafes  to  hear, 
and  frees  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

20  He  all  their  sad  distempers  heals, 

his  word  both  health  and  safety  gives; 
And,  when  all  human  succour  fails, 
from  near  destruction  them  retrieves. 

21  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

would God,for  this  his  goodness, praise; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 
throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays! 

22  With  off'rings  let  his  altar  flame, 

whilst  they  their  grateful  thanks  express, 
And  with  loud  joy  his  holy  Name, 
for  all  his  acts  of  wonder,  bless. 

PART  IV. 

25,  24  They  that  in  ships,  with  courage  bold, 
o'er  swelling  waves  their  trade  pursue, 
Do  God's  amazing  works  behold, 
and  in  the  deep  his  wonders  view. 
25  No  sooner  his  command  is  past, 

than  forth  the  dreadful  tempest  flies? 
4  Q 


166  PSALM  CVIL 

Which  sweeps  the  sea  with  rapid  hasfe, 
and  makes  the  stormy  billows  rise. 

26  Sometimes  the  ships,  toss'd  up  to  heav'n, 

on  tops  of  mountain  waves  appear; 
Then  down  the  steep  abyss  are  driv'n, 
whilst  ev'ry  soul  dissolves  with  fear. 

27  They  reel  and  stagger  to  and  fro, 

like  men  with  fumes  of  wineoppress'd; 
Nor  do  the  skilful  seamen  know 

which  way  to  steer,  what  course  is  best. 

28  Then  straight  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

they  do  their  mournful  cry  address  ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafes  to  hear, 
and  frees  them  from  their  deep  distress. 
29,  30  He  does  the  raging  storm  appease, 

and  makes  the  billows  calm  and  still; 
With  joy  they  see  their  fury  cease, 
and  their  intended  course  fulfil. 

51  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

would  God,  for  this  his  gootlness,  praise  ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 
throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays  I 

52  Let  them,  where  all  the  tribes  resort, 

advance  to  heav'n  his  glorious  Name, 
And  in  the  elder's  sov'reign  court, 
with  one  consent  his  praise  proclaim. 

PART  V. 

33,34  A  fruitful  land,  where  streams  abound, 
God's  just  revenge,  if  people  sin. 
Will  turn  to  dry  and  barren  ground, 
to  punish  those  that  dwell  therein. 
35,  36  The  parch'd  and  desert  heath  he  makes 
to  flow  with  streams  and  springing  wells, 
Which  for  his  lot  the  hungry  takes, 
and  in  strong  cities  safely  dwells. 
37,  38  He  sows  the  field,  the  vineyard  plants, 
which  gratefully  his  toil  repay; 
Nor  can,  whilst  God  his  blessing  grants, 
his  fruitful  seed  or  stock  decay. 


PSALM  CVIII.  167 

59  But  when  his  sins  heav'n's  wrath  provoke, 
his  heahh  and  substance  fade  away; 
He  feels  th'  oppressor's  galUng  yoke, 
and  is  of  grief  the  wretched  prey. 

40  The  prince  that  sHghts  what  God  commands, 

expos'd  to  scorn,  must  quit  his  throne; 
And  over  wild  and  desert  lands, 
where  no  path  offers,    stray  alone: 

41  Whilst  God,  from  all  afflicting  cares, 

sets  up  the  humble  man  on  high. 

And  makes  in  time  his  num'rous  heirs 

with  his  increasing  flocks  to  vie. 

42,  43  Then  sinners  shall  have  nought  to  say, 

the  just  a  decent  joy  shall  show; 

The  wise  these  strange  events  shall  weigh, 

and  thence  God's  goodness  fully  know. 

PSALM  CVIIL 

1  /^  GOD,  my  heart  is  fully  bent 
\^  to  magnify  thy  Name ; 

My  tongue  with  cheerful  songs  of  praise 
shall  celebrate  thy  fame. 

2  Awake,  my  lute ;  nor  thou,  my  harp, 

thy  warbling  notes  delay; 
Whilst  I  with  early  hymns  of  joy 
prevent  the  dawning  day. 

3  To  all  the  list'ning  tribes,  O  Lord, 

thy  wonders  I  will  tell. 
And  to  those  nations  sing  thy  praise, 
that  round  about  us  dwell; 

4  Because  thy  mercy's  boundless  height 

the  highest  heav'n  transcends. 
And  far  beyond  th'  aspiring  clouds 
thy  faithful  truth  extends. 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high 

above  the  starry  frame ; 
And  let  the  world,  v^^ith  one  consent, 
confess  thy  glorious  Name. 

6  That  all  thy  chosen  people  thee 

their  Saviour  may  declare ; 


U8  PSALM  CIX. 

Let  thy  right-hand  protect  me  still, 
and  answer  thou  my  pray'r. 

7  Since  God  himself  haih  said  the  word, 

whose  promise  cannot  fail, 
Wit|i  joy  I  Sechem  will  divide, 
and  measure  Succoth's  vale. 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  Manasseh  too, 

and  Ephraim  owns  my  cause ; 
Their  strength  my  regal  pow'r  supports, 
and  Judah  gives  my  laws. 

9  Moab  I'll  make  my  servile  drudge, 

on  vanquish'd  Edom  tread; 
And  through  the  proud  Philistine  lands 
my  conq'ring  banners  spread. 

10  By  whose  support  and  aid  shall  I 

their  well-fenc'd  city  gain  ? 
Who  will  my  troops  securely  lead 
through  Edoms  guarded  plain  ? 

1 1  Lord,  wilt  not  thou  assist  our  arms, 

which  late  thou  didst  forsake  ? 
And  wilt  not  thou  of  these  our  hosts 
once  more  the  guidance  take  ? 

12  O  to  thy  servant  in  distress, 

thy  speedy  succour  send ; 
For  vain  it  is  on  human  aid 
for  safety  to  depend. 

13  Then  valiant  acts  shall  we  perform, 

if  thou  thy  pow'r  disclose ; 
For  God  it  is,  and  God  alone, 
that  treads  down  all  our  foes. 

PSALM  CIX. 

1  /^A  GOD,  whose  former  mercies  make 
V^  my  constant  praise  thy  due. 
Hold  not  thy  peace,  but  my  sad  state 

with  wonted  favour  view: 

2  For  sinful  men,  with  lying  lips, 

deceitful  speeches  frame. 
And  with  their  study'd  slander  seek 
to  wound  my  spotless  fame. 


PSALM  CIX.  169 

3  Their  restless  hatred  prompts  them  still 

malicious  lies  to  spread; 
And  all  against  my  life  combine, 
by  causeless  fury  led. 

4  Those  whom  with  tend'rest  love  I  us'd, 

my  chief  opposers  are; 
Whilst  1,  of  other  friends  bereft, 
resort  to  thee  by  pray'r. 

5  Since  mischief,  for  the  good  I  did, 

their  strange  reward  does  prove. 
And  hatred's  the  return  they  make 
for  undissembled  love. 

6  Their  guilty  leaders  shall  be  made 

to  some  ill  man  a  slave ; 
And,  when  he's  try'd,  his  mortal  foe 
for  his  accuser  have. 

7  His  guilt,  when  sentence  is  pronounced, 

shall  meet  a  dreadful  fate, 
Whilst  his  rejected  pray'r  but  serves 
his  crimes  to  aggravate. 

8  He,  snatch'd  by  some  untimely  fate, 

sha'n't  live  out  half  his  days ; 
Another,  by  divine  decree, 

shall  on  his  office  seize. 
9,  10  His  seed  shall  orphans  be,  his  wife 

a  widow  plung'd  in  grief; 
His  vagrant  children  beg  their  bread, 

where  none  can  give  relief. 

11  His  ill  got  riches  shall  be  made 

to  usurers  a  prey ; 
The  fruit  of  all  his  toil  shall  be 
by  strangers  borne  away. 

12  None  shall  be  found  that  to  his  wants 

their  mercy  will  extend. 
Or  to  his  helpless  orphan  seed 

the  least  assistance  lend. 
15  A  swift  destruction  sgon  shall  seize 

on  his  unhappy  race ; 
And  the  next  age  his  hated  name 

shall  utterly  deface. 


170  PSALM  CIX. 

14  The  vengeance  of  his  father's  sins 

upon  his  head  shall  fall; 
God  on  his  mother's  crimes  shall  think, 
and  punish  him  for  all. 

15  All  these,  in  horrid  order  rank'd, 

before  the  Lord  shall  stand, 
Till  his  fierce  anger  quite  cuts  off 
their  mem'ry  from  the  land. 

PART  II. 

16  Because  he  never  mercy  show'd, 

but  still  the  poor  oppress'd; 
And  sought  to  slay  the  helpless  man, 
with  heavy  woes  distress'd. 

17  Therefore  the  curse  he  lov'dtovent 

shall  his  own  portion  prove  ; 
And  blessing  which  he  still  abhorr'd, 
shall  far  from  him  remove. 

18  Since  he  in  cursing  took  such  pride, 

like  water  it  shall  spread, 
Through  all  his  veins,  and  stick  like  oil, 
with  which  his  bones  are  fed. 

19  This,  like  a  poison'd  robe,  shall  still 

his  constant  cov'ringbe. 
Or  an  envenom'd  belt,  from  which 
he  never  shall  be  free. 

20  Thus  shall  the  Lord  reward  all  those 

that  ill  to  me  design; 
That  with  malicious  false  reports 
against  my  life  combine. 

21  But  for  thy  glorious  Name,  O  God, 

do  thou  deliver  me  ; 
And  for  thy  plenteous  mercy's  sake, 
preserve  and  set  me  free. 

22  For  I,  to  utmost  straits  reduc'd, 

am  void  of  all  relief; 
My  heart  is  wounded  with  distress, 
and  quite  pierc'd  through  with  grief. 

23  I,  like  an  ev'ning  shade,  decline, 

which  vanishes  apace ; 


i 


PSALM  ex.  171 

Like  locusts,  up  and  down  I'm  toss'd, 
and  have  no  certain  place. 
24,  25  My  knees  with  fasting  are  grown  weak, 
my  body  Jank  and  lean ; 
All  that  behold  me  shake  their  heads, 
and  treat  me  with  disdain. 
26,  27  But  for  thy  mercy's  sake,  O  Lord, 
do  thou  my  foes  withstand; 
That  all  may  see  'tis  thy  own  act, 
the  work  of  thy  right-hand. 

28  Then  let  them  curse,  so  thou  but  bless; 

let  shame  the  portion  be 
Of  all  that  my  destruction  seek, 
while  I  rejoice  in  thee. 

29  My  foe  shall  with  disgrace  be  cloath'd; 

and,  spite  of  all  his  pride. 
His  own  confusion,  like  a  cloak, 
the  guilty  wretch  shall  hide. 

30  But  I  to  God,  in  grateful  thanks, 

my  cheerful  voice  will  raise ; 
And  where  the  great  assembly  meets, 
set  forth  his  noble  praise. 

31  For  him  the  poor  shall  always  find 

their  sure  and  constant  friend; 
And  he  shall  from  unrighteous  dooms 
their  guiltless  souls  defend. 

PSALM  ex. 

1  nr^HE  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake, 

X.     "  Till  I  thy  foes  thy  footstool  make, 

2  "  sit  thou  in  state  at  my  right  hand : 
"  Supreme  in  Sion  thou  shalt  be, 

"  And  all  thy  proud  opposers  see 
"  subjected  to  thy  just  command. 

3  "  Thee,  in  thy  pow'r's  triumphant  day, 
"  The  willing  nations  shall  obey : 

"  and,  when  thy  rising  beams  they  view, 
"  Shall  all,  redeem'd  from  error's  night, 
**  Appear  as  numberless  and  bright 

*'  as  crystal  drops  of  morning  dew." 


172  PSALM  CXI. 

4  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  nor  sworn  in  vain, 
That,  Hke  Melchisedech's,  thy  reign 

and  priesthood  shall  no  period  know: 

5  No  proud  competitor  to  sit 

At  thy  right-hand  will  he  permit, 

but  in  his  wrath  crown'd  heads  o'erthrow. 

6  The  sentenc'd  heathen  he  shall  slay. 
And  fill  with  carcases  his  way, 

till  he  hath  struck  earth's  tyrants  dead; 

7  But  in  the  high-way  brooks  shall  first, 
Like  a  poor  pilgrim,  slake  his  thirst, 

and  then  in  triumph  raise  his  head. 

PSALM  CXL 

1  IT)  RAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  our  God  to  praise 

1      My  soul  her  utmost  pow'r  shall  raise ; 
With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  saints,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

2  His  works,  for  greatness,  though  renown 'd, 
His  wond'rous  works  with  ease  are  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright. 

And  in  the  pious  search  delight. 

3  His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame. 
And  universal  glory  claim  ; 

His  truth,  confirm'd  through  ages  past. 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4  By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjoin'd. 

To  keep  his  wond'rous  works  in  mind; 

And  to  posterity  record. 

That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

5  His  bounty,  like  a  flowing  tide. 

Has  all  his  servants'  wants  supply'd ; 

And  he  will  ever  keep  in  mind 

His  cov'nant  with  our  fathers  sign'd. 

6  At  once  astonish'd  and  o'erjoy'd. 
They  saw  his  matchless  pow'r  eraploy'd, 
Whereby  the  heathen  were  suppress'd, 
And  we  their  heritage  possess'd. 

7  Just  are  the  dealings  of  his  hands, 
Immutable  arc  his  commands. 


PSALM  CXIL  173 

S  By  truth  and  equity  sustain'd, 
And  for  eternal  rules  ordain'd. 

9  He  set  his  saints  from  bondage  free, 
And  then  establish'd  his  decree, 
Forever  to  remain  the  same: 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  Name. 

10  Who  wisdom's  sacred  prize  would  win, 
Must  with  the  fear  of  God  begin : 
Immx)rtal  praise  and  heav'nly  skill 
Have  they  who  know  and  do  his  will. 

PSALM  cxir. 
HALLELUJAH. 

1  r  I  ^HAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe 

1      Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law ; 

2  His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd. 
And  with  successive  honours  crown 'd. 

3  His  house,  the  seat  of  wealth,  shall  be 
An  inexhausted  treasury; 

His  justice,  free  from  all  decay, 
Shall  blessings  to  his  heirs  convey. 

4  The  soul  that's  fiU'd  with  virtue's  light 
■    Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night; 

To  pity  the  distress'd  inclin'd. 
As  well  as  just  to  all  mankind. 

5  His  lib'ral  favours  he  extends. 

To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends; 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs. 

6  Beset  with  threat'ning  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd'  shall  he  maintain  his  ground: 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just 
Shall  flourish  when  he  sleeps  in  dust. 

7  111  tidings  never  can  surprise 

His  heart,  that,  fix'd,  on  God  relies: 

8  On  safety's  rock  he  sits  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies. 

9  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestow'd, 

His  glory's  future  harvest  sow'd, 
4  R 


174  PSALM  CXIII,  CXIV. 

Whence  he  shall  re^p  wealth,  fame,  renown, 

A  temp'ral  and  eternal  crown. 
10  The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  sec, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony; 
While  their  unrighteous  hopes  decay, 
And  vanish  with  themselves  away. 

PSALM  CXIIL 

1  ^^T'E  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord, 

¥      The  triumphs  of  his  Name  record; 

2  his  sacred  Name  forever  bless: 

3  Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 

due  praise  to  his  great  Name  address. 

4  God  through  the  world  extends  his  sway: 
The  regions  of  eternal  day 

but  shadows  of  his  glory  are: 

5  With  him  whose  majesty  excels. 

Who  made  the  heav'n  in  which  he  dwells, 
let  no  created  pow'r  compare. 

6  Though  'tis  beneath  his  state  to  view 
In  highest  heav'n  what  angels  do, 

yet  he  to  earth  vouchsafes  his  care: 
He  takes  the  needy  from  his  cell, 
Advancing  him  in  courts  to  dwell, 

companion  to  the  greatest  there. 

7  When  childless  families  despair. 
He  sends  the  blessing  of  an  heir, 

to  rescue  tiieir  expiring  name; 
Makes  her  that  barren  was  to  bear, 
And  joyfully  her  fruit  to  rear: 

O  then  extol  his  matchless  fame ! 

PSALM   CXIV. 

1  X  IT  THEN  Israel  by  th'  Almighty  led, 

V  V    enrich'd  with  their  oppressors'  spoil, 
From  Egypt  march 'd,  and  Jacob's  seed 
from  bondage  in  a  foreign  soil; 

2  Jehovah,  for  his  residence, 

chose  out  imperial  Judah's  tent. 


PSALM  CXV.  175 

His  mansion  royal,  and  from  thence 
through  Israel's  camp  his  orders  sent. 

3  The  distant  sea  with  terror  saw, 

and  from  the  Almighty's  presence  fled; 
Old  Jordan's  streams,   surprised  with  awe, 
retreated  to  their  fountain's  head. 

4  The  taller  mountains  skipp'd  like  rams, 

when  danger  near  the  fold  they  hear; 
The  hills  skipp'd  after  them  hke  lambs 
affrighted  by  their  leader's  fear. 

5  O  sea !   what  made  your  tide  withdraw, 

and  naked  leave  your  oozy  bed  ? 
Why,  Jordan,  against  nature's  law^ 
recoil'd'st  thou  to  thy  fountain's  head? 
j6  Why,  mountains,  did  ye  skip  like  rams, 
when  danger  does  approach  the  fold? 
Why  after  you  the  hills,  like  lambs 
when  they  their  leader's  flight  behold? 
7  Earth  tremble  on;  well  may'st  thou  fear 
thy  Lord  and  Maker's  face  to  see; 
"When  Jacob's  awful  God  draws  near, 
'tis  time  for  earth  and  seas  to  flee. 
,8  To  flee  from  God,  who  nature's  law 
confirms  and  cancels  at  his  will; 
Who  springs  from  flinty  rocks  can  draw, 
and  thirsty  vales  with  water  fill. 

PSALM  CXV. 

1  T    ORD,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share, 

1  A  but  to  thy  sacred  Name 
Give  glory,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
and  truth's  eternal  fame. 

2  Why  should  the  heathen  cry,  Where's  now 

the  God  whom  we  adore  ? 
S  Convince  them  that  in  heav'n  thou  art, 
and  uncontroul'd  thy  pow'r. 

4  Their  gods  but  gold  and  silver  are, 

the  works  of  mortal  hands  ; 

5  With  speechless  mouth  and  sightless  eyes 

the  molten  idol  stands. 


176  PSALM  CXVI. 

6  The  pageant  has  both  ears  and  nose, 

but  neither  hears  nor  smells; 

7  Its  hands  and  feet  nor  feel  nor  move ; 

no  life  within  it  dwells. 

8  Such  senseless  stocks  they  are,  that  we 

can  nothing  like  them  find, 
But  those  who  on  their  help  rely, 
and  them  for  gods  design'd. 

9  O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  your  trust, 

who  is  your  help  and  shield ; 

10  Priests,  Levites,  trust  in  him  alone, 

who  only  help  can  yield. 

1 1  Let  all  who  truly  fear  the  Lord, 

on  him  they  fear  rely; 
Who  them  in  danger  can  defend, 
and  all  their  wants  supply. 
12,   13  Of  us  he  oft  has  mindful  been, 
and  Israel's  house  will  bless ; 
Priests,  Levites,  proselytes,  ev'n  all 
who  his  great  Name  confess. 

14  On  you,  and  on  your  heirs,  he  will, 

increase  of  blessings  bring; 

15  Thrice  happy  you,  who  fav'rites  are 

of  this  Almighty  King! 

16  Heav'n's  highest  orb  of  glory  he 

his  empire's  seat  design'd; 
And  gave  this  lower  globe  of  earth 
a  portion  to  mankind. 

17  They  who  in  death  and  silence  sleep, 

to  him  no  praise  afford; 

18  But  we  will  bless  for  evermore 

our  ever-living  Lord. 

PSALM  CXVI. 

1  1\  ^Y  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love 
X VX  entirely  is  posse st. 

Because  the  Lord  vouchsaf'dto  hear 
the  voice  of  my  request. 

2  Since  he  has  now  his  ear  inclin'd, 

I  never  will  despair; 


PSALM  CXVI.  177 

But  still  in  all  the  straits  of  life 
to  him  address  my  pray'r. 

3  With  deadly  sorrows  compass'd  round, 

with  pains  of  hell  oppress'd ; 
When  trouble  seiz'dmy  aching  heart, 
and  anguish  rack'd  my  breast ; 

4  On  God's  Almighty  Name  I  call'd, 

and  thus  to  him  I  pray'd, 
"  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  save  my  soul, 
"  with  sorrow  quite  dismay 'd." 
5,   6  How  just  and  merciful  is  God! 
how  gracious  is  the  Lord! 
Who  saves  the  harmless,  and  to  me 
does  timely  help  afford. 

7  Then,  free  from  pensive  cares,  my  soul, 

resume  thy  wonted  rest; 
For  God  has  wond'rously  to  thee  - 
his  bounteous  love  exprest. 

8  When  death  alarm'd  me,   he  remov'd 

my  dangers  and  my  fears ; 
My  feet  from  falling  he  secur'd, 
and  dry'd  my  eyes  from  tears. 

9  Therefore  my  life's  remaining  years, 

which  God  to  me  shall  lend, 
Will  I  in  praises  to  his  Name, 
and  in  his  service  spend. 
10,  11  In  God  I  trusted,  and  of  him 
in  greatest  straits  did  boast ; 
For  in  my  flight  all  hopes  of  aid 
from  faithless  men  were  lost. 
12,   13  Then  what  return  to  him  shall  I 
for  all  his  goodness  make? 
I'll  praise  his  Name,  and  with  glad  zeal 
the  cup  of  blessing  take. 
14,   15  I'll  pay  my  vows  among  his  saints, 
whose  blood,  howe'er  despis'd 
By  wicked  men,  in  God's  account 
is  always  highly  priz'd. 
1$  By  various  ties,  O  Lord,  must  I 
to  thy  dominion  bow  j 


173         PSALM  CXVII,  CXVIIL 

Thy  humble  handmaid's  son  before, 
thy  ransom'd  captive  now ! 

17,   18  To  thee  I'll  off'rings  bring  of  praise; 
and,  whilst  I  bless  thy  Name, 
The  just  performance  of  my  vows 
to  all  thy  saints  proclaim. 
19  They  in  Jerusalem  shall  meet, 
and  in  thy  house  shall  join, 
To  bless  thy  Name  with  one  consent, 
and  mix  their  songs  with  mine. 

PSALM  CXVIL 

1  "TX  TITH  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth 

V  V     to  heav'n  their  voices  raise; 
Let  all,  inspir'd  with  godly  mirth, 
sing  solemn  hymns  of  praise. 

2  God's  tender  mercy  knows  no  bound, 

his  truth  shall  ne'er  decay; 
Then  let  the  willing  nations  round 
their  grateful  tribute  pay. 

PSALM  CXVIIL 

1,  2  /^  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good, 
V_y  his  Mercies  ne'er  decay  ; 
That  his  kind  favours  ever  last, 
let  thankful  Israel  say, 
3,  4  Their  sense  of  his  eternal  love 
let  Aaron's  house  express; 
And  that  it  never  fails,  let  all 
that  fear  the  Lord  confess. 

5  To  God  I  made  my  humble  moan, 

with  troubles  quite  opprest ; 
And  he  releas'd  me  from  my  straits, 
and  granted  my  request. 

6  Since,  therefore,  God  does  on  my  side 

so  graciously  appear ; 
Why  should  the  vain  attempts  of  men 
possess  my  soul  with  fear? 

7  Since  God  with  those  that  aid  my  cause 

vouchsafes  my  part  to  take, 


PSALM  CXVIII.  179 

To  all  my  foes  I  need  not  doubt 
a  just  return  to  make. 
8,  9  For  better  'tis  to  trust  in  God, 
and  have  the  Lord  our  friend, 
Than  on  the  greatest  human  pow'r, 
for  safety  to  depend. 
10, 1 1  Though  many  nations,  closely  leagu'd, 
did  oft  beset  me  round  ; 
Yet,  by  his  boundless  pow'r  sustain'd 
I  did  their  strength  confound. 
12  They  swarm'd  like  bees,  and  yet  their  rage 
was  but  a  short-liv'd  blaze ; 
For  whilst  on  God,  I  still  rely'd, 
I  vanquish'd  them  with  ease. 
IS  When  all  united  press'd  me  hard, 
in  hopes  to  make  me  fall. 
The  Lord  vouchsaf'd  to  take  my  part, 
and  save  me  from  them  all. 

14  The  honour  of  my  strange  escape 

to  him  alone  belongs; 
He  is  my  Saviour  and  my  strength, 
he  only  claims  my  songs. 

15  Joy  fills  the  dwelling  of  the  just, 

whom  God  has  sav'd  from  harm ; 
For  wond'rous  things  are  brought  to  pass 
by  his  Almighty  arm. 

16  He,  by  his  own  resisdess  pow'r, 

has  endless  honour  won  ; 
The  saving  strength  of  his  right-hand 
amazing  works  has  done. 

17  God  will  not  suffer  me  to  fall, 

but  still  prolongs  my  days; 
That,  by  declaring  all  his  works, 
I  may  advance  his  praise. 

18  When  God  had  sorely  me  chastis'd 

till  quite  of  hopes  bereav'd. 
His  mercy  from  the  gates  of  death 
my  fainting  life  repriev'd. 

19  Then  open  wide  the  temple  gates, 

to  which  the  just  repair, 


180  PSALM  CXIX. 

That  I  may  enter  in  and  praise 
my  great  Deliv'rer  there. 
20, 21  Within  those  gates  of  God's  abode, 
to  which  the  righteous  press, 
Since  thou  hast  heard,  and  set  me  safe, 
thy  holy  Name  I'll  bless. 
22,  23  That  which  the  builders  once  refus'd, 
is  now  the  corner  stone ; 
This  is  the  wond'rous  work  of  God, 
the  work  of  God  alone. 
24,  25  This  day  is  God's;  let  all  the  land 
exalt  their  cheerful  voice  ; 
Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  save  us  now, 
and  make  us  still  rejoice. 

26  Him  that  approaches  in  God's  Name 

let  all  the  assembly  bless  ; 
"  We  that  belong  to  God's  own  house 
"  havewish'd  you  good  success." 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  through  whom  we  all 

both  light  and  comfort  find ; 
Fast  to  the  altar's  horn,  with  cords, 
the  chosen  victim  bind. 

28  Thou  art  my  Lord,  O  God,  and  still 

I'll  praise  thy  holy  Name ; 
Because  thou  only  art  my  God, 
I'll  celebrate  thy  fame. 

29  O  then  with  me  give  thanks  to  God, 

who  still  does  gracious  prove; 
And  let  the  tribute  of  our  praise 
be  endless  as  his  love. 

PSALM  CXIX. 
ALEPH. 

1  T"  TOW  bless'd  are  they,  who  always  keep 
X  X  the  pure  and  perfect  way ! 

Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 
of  God's  commandments  stray ! 

2  How  bless'd,  who  to  his  righteous  laws 

have  still  obedient  been ! 


PSALM  CXIX.  181 

And  have  with  fervent  humble  zeal 

his  favour  sought  to  win ! 
S  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 

to  shun  each  wicked  deed ; 
But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 

with  constant  care  proceed. 

4  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin'dus,  Lord, 

to  learn  thy  sacred  will; 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

5  O  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 

might  o'er  my  ways  preside, 
And  I  the  course  of  all  my  life 
by  thy  direction  guide! 

6  Then  with  assurance  should  I  walk, 

from  all  confusion  free ; 
Convinc'd,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 
with  thy  commands  agree. 

7  My  upright  heart  shall  my  glad  mouth 

with  cheerful  praises  fill; 
When,  by  thy  righteous  judgments  taught, 
I  shall  have  learnt  thy  will. 

8  So  to  thy  sacred  laws  shall  I 

all  due  observance  pay ; 
O  then  forsake  me  not,  my  God, 
nor  cast  me  quite  away. 

BETH. 

9  How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  ways 

from  all  pollution  free  ? 
By  making  still  their  course  of  life 
with  thy  commands  agree. 

10  With  hearty  zeal  for  thee  I  seek, 

to  thee  for  succour  pray ; 
O  suffer  not  my  careless  steps 
from  thy  right  paths  to  stray. 

11  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid, 

thy  word,  my  treasure,  lies; 

To  succour  me  with  timely  aid, 

when  sinful  thoughts  arise. 
4S 


182  PSALM  CXIX. 

12  Secur'd  by  that,  my  grateful  soul 

shall  ever  bless  thy  Name; 
O  teach  me  then  by  thy  just  laws 
my  future  life  to  frame. 

13  My  lips,  unlock'd  by  pious  zeal, 

to  others  havedeclar'd 
How  well  the  judgments  of  thy  mouth 
deserve  our  best  regard. 

14  Whilst  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 

more  solid  joy  I  found, 
Than  had  I  been  with  vast  increase 
of  envy'd  riches  crown'd. 

15  Therefore  thy  just  and  upright  laws, 

shall  always  fill  my  mind; 
And  those  sound  rules  which  thou  prescrib'st, 
all  due  respect  shall  find. 

16  To  keep  thy  statutes  undefac'd 

shall  be  my  constant  joy; 
The  strict  remembrance  of  thy  word 
shall  all  my  thoughts  employ. 

GIMEL, 

17  Be  gracious  to  thy  servant,  Lord, 

do  thou  my  life  defend. 
That  I,  according  to  thy  word, 
my  future  time  may  spend. 

18  Enlighten  both  my  eyes  and  mind, 

that  so  I  may  discern 
The  wond'rous  works  which  they  behold, 
who  thy  just  precepts  learn. 

19  Though,  like  a  stranger  in  the  land. 

From  place  to  place  I  stray, 
Thy  righteous  judgments  from  my  sight 
remove  not  thou  away. 

20  My  fainting  soul  is  almost  pin'd, 

with  earnest  longing  spent, 
Whilst  always  on  the  eager  search 
of  thy  just  will  intent. 

21  Thy  sharp  rebuke  shall  crush  the  proud, 

whom  still  thy  curse  pursues; 


PSALM  uXIX.  1§5 

Since  they  to  walk  in  thy  right  ways 

presumptuously  refuse. 
52  But  far  from  me  do  thou,  O  Lord, 

comtempt  and  shame  remove; 
For  I  thy  sacred  laws  affect 

with  undissembled  love. 

23  Though  princes  oft,  in  council  met,     ' 

against  thy  servant  spake; 
Yet  I  thy  statutes  to  observe 
my  constant  bus'ness  make. 

24  For  thy  commands  have  always  been 

my  comfort  and  delight ; 
By  them  I  learn,  with  prudent  care 
to  guide  my  steps  aright. 

DALETH, 

25  My  soul,  oppress'd  with  deadly  care, 

close  to  the  dust  does  cleave  ; 
-    Revive  me,  Lord,  and  let  me  now 
thy  promis'd  aid  receive. 

26  To  thee  I  still  declar'd  my  ways, 

and  thou  inclin'd'st  thine  ear ; 
O  teach  me  then  my  future  life 
by  thy  just  laws  to  steer. 

27  If  thou  wilt  make  me  know  thy  laws, 

and  by  their  guidance  walk. 
The  wond'rous  works  which  thou  hast  done 
shall  be  my  constant  talk. 

28  But  see,  my  soul  within  me  sinks, 

press'd  down  with  weighty  care ; 
Do  thou,  according  to  thy  word, 
my  wasted  strength  repair. 

29  Far,  far  from  me  be  all  false  ways 

and  lying  arts  remov'd ; 
But  kindly  grant  I  still  may  keep 
the  path  by  thee  approv'd. 
50  Thy  faithful  ways,  thou  God  of  truth, 
My  happy  choice  I've  made; 
Thy  judgments,  as  my  rule  of  life, 
before  me  always  laid. 


184  PSALM  CXIX. 

3 1  My  care  has  been  to  make  my  life 

with  thy  commands  agree ; 
O  then  preserve  thy  servant,   Lord, 
from  shame  and  ruin  free. 

32  So  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 

shall  I  with  pleasure  run, 
And,  with  a  heart  enlarg'd  with  joy, 
successfully  go  on. 

HE. 

t^^  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord, 
thy  righteous  paths  display; 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  life^ 
will  never  go  astray. 
34  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 
wilt  graciously  impart. 
To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
devote  my  zealous  heart. 
3  5  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 
to  which  thy  precepts  lead ; 
Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 
thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 
56  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  commands 
incline  my  willing  heart ; 
Let  no  desire  of  worldly  wealth 
from  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 
^7  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes, 
which  this  false  world  displays; 
But  give  me  lively  pow'r  and  strength 
to  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 

38  Confirm  the  promise  which  thou  mad'st, 

and  give  thy  servant  aid, 
Who  to  transgress  thy  sacred  laws 
is  awfully  afraid. 

39  The  foul  disgrace  I  justly  fear, 

in  mercy.   Lord,  remove; 
For  all  the  judgments  thou  ordain'st 
are  full  of  grace  and  love. 

40  Thou  kno'wst  how  after  thy  commands, 

my  longing  heart  does  pant ; 


PSALM  CXIX.  185 

O  then  make  hast  to  raise  me  up, 
and  promis'd  succour  grant. 

VAU. 

41  Thy  constant  blessing,   Lord,  bestow, 

to  cheer  my  drooping  heart ; 
To  me,  according  to  thy  word, 
thy  saving  heahh  impart. 

42  So  shall  I,  when  my  foes  upbraid, 

this  ready  answer  make ; 
"  In  God  1  trust,  who  never  will 
"  his  faithful  promise  break." 

43  Then  let  not  quite  the  word  of  truth 

be  from  my  mouth  remov'd; 
Since  still  my  ground  of  stedfast  hope 
thy  just  decrees  have  prov'd. 

44  So  I  to  keep  thy  righteous  laws 

will  all  my  study  bend ; 
From  age  to  age  my  time  to  come 
in  their  observance  spend. 

45  E'er  long  I  trust  to  walk  at  large, 

from  all  incumbrance  free  ; 
Since  I  resolve  to  make  my  life 
with  thy  commands  agree. 

46  Thy  laws  shall  be  my  constant  talk ; 

and  princes  shall  attend, 
Whilst  I  the  justice  of  thy  ways 
with  confidence  defend. 

47  My  longing  heart  and  ravish *d  soul 

shall  both  o'erflow  with  joy, 
When  in  thy  lov'd  commandments  I 
my  happy  hours  employ. 

48  Then  will  I  to  thy  just  decrees 

lift  up  my  willing  hands ; 
My  care  and  bus'ness  then  shall  be 
to  study  thy  commands. 

ZAIN, 

49  According  to  thy  promis'd  grace, 

thy  favour,  Lord,  extend ; 


186  PSALM  CXIX. 

Make  good  to  me  the  word  on  which 
thy  servant's  hopes  depend. 

50  That  only  comfort  in  distress 

did  all  my  griefs  controul ; 
Thy  word,  when  troubles  hemm'd  me  round, 
reviv'd  my  fainting  soul. 

5 1  Insulting  foes  did  proudly  mock, 

and  all  my  hopes  deride; 
Yet  from  thy  law  not  all  their  scoffs 
could  make  me  turn  aside. 

52  Thy  judgments  then,  of  ancient  date, 

I  quickly  call'd  to  mind. 
Till,  ravish 'd  with  such  thoughts,  my  soul 
did  speedy  comfort  find. 

53  Sometimes  I  stand  amaz'd,  Hke  one 

with  deadly  horror  struck, 

To  think  how  all  my  sinful  foes 

have  thy  just  laws  forsook. 

54  But  I  thy  statutes  and  decrees 

my  cheerful  anthems  made: 
Whilst  through  strange  lands  and  desert  wilds 

1  like  a  pilgrim  stray 'd. 
5  S  Thy  Name,  that  cheer'd  my  heart  by  day, 

has  fiU'd  my  thoughts  by  night: 
I  thenresolv'd  by  thy  just  laws 

to  guide  my  steps  aright. 

56  That  peace  of  mind,  which  has  my  soul 

in  deep  distress  sustain'd, 
by  strict  obedience  to  thy  will 
I  happily  obtain'd. 

CIIETH. 

57  O  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 

and  sure  possession  art; 
Thy  words  I  stedi^stly  resolve 
to  treasure  in  my  heart. 

58  With  all  the  strength  of  warm  desire 

I  did  thy  grace  implore ; 
Disclose,  according  to  thy  word, 
thy  mercy's  boundless  store. 


PSALM  CXIX.  187 

59  With  due  reflection  and  strict  care 

on  all  my  ways  I  thought ; 
And  so,  reclaim'd  to  thy  just  paths, 
my  wand'ring  steps  I  brought. 

60  I  lost  no  time,  but  made  great  haste, 

resolv'd,  without  delay, 
To  watch,  that  I  might  never  more 
from  thy  commandments  stray. 

6 1  Though  num'rous  troops  of  sinful  men 

to  rob  me  have  combined. 
Yet  I  thy  pure  and  righteous  laws 
have  ever  kept  in  mind. 

62  In  dead  of  night  I  will  arise 

to  sing  thy  solemn  praise  ; 
Convinc'd  how  much  I  always  ought 
to  love  thy  righteous  ways. 

63  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  name 

myself  I  closely  join  ; 
To  all  who  their  obedient  wills 
to  thy  commands  resign. 

64  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

abundantly  is  shed ; 
O  make  me  then  exactly  learn 
thy  sacred  paths  to  tread. 

TETH. 

6  S  With  me,  thy  servant,  thou  hast  dealt 
most  graciously,  O  Lord; 
Repeated  benefits  bestow'd, 
according  to  thy  word. 
&6  Teach  me  the  sacred  skill,  by  which 
right  judgment  is  attain'd, 
Who  in  belief  of  thy  commands 
have  stedfastly  remain'd. 
57  Before  affliction  stopp'd  my  course, 
my  foot-steps  went  astray ; 
But  I  have  since  been  disciplin'd 
thy  precepts  to  obey. 
68  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  supremely  good, 
and  all  thou  dost  is  so  j 


188  PSALM  CXIX. 

On  me,  thy  statutes  to  discern, 
thy  saving  skill  bestow. 

69  The  proud  have  forg'd  malicious  lies, 

my  spotless  fame  to  stain  ; 
But  my  fix'd  heart,  without  reserve, 
thy  precepts  shall  retain. 

70  While  pamper'd,  they,  with  prosp'rousills, 

in  sensual  pleasures  live, 
My  soul  can  relish  no  delight, 
but  what  thy  precepts  give. 

71  'Tis  good  for  me  that  I  have  felt 

affliction's  chast'ning  rod. 

That  I  might  duly  learn  and  keep  J 

the  statutes  of  my  God.  ' 

72  The  law  that  from  thy  mouth  proceeds, 

of  more  esteem  I  hold 
Than  untouch'd  mines,  than  thousand  mines 
of  silver  and  of  gold. 

JOB. 

73  To  me,  who  am  the  workmanship 

of  thy  Almighty  hands, 
The  heav'nly  understanding  give, 
to  learn  thy  just  commands. 

74  My  preservation  to  thy  saints 

strong  comfort  will  afford. 
To  see  success  attend  my  hopes, 
who  trusted  in  thy  word. 

75  That  right  thy  judgments  are,  I  now 

by  sure  experience  see  ; 
Andthat  in  faithfulness,  O  Lord, 
thou  hast  afflicted  me. 

76  O  let  thy  tender  mercy  now 

afford  me  needful  aid ; 
According  to  thy  promise.  Lord, 
to  me,  thy  servant,  made. 

77  To  me  thy  saving  grace  restore, 

th  .t  1  again  may  live  ; 
Whose  soul  can  relish  no  delight, 
but  what  Ihy  precepts  give. 


PSALM  CXIX.  189 

78  Defeat  the  proud,  who,  unprovok'd, 

to  ruin  me  have  sought, 
Who  only  on  thy  sacred  laws 
employ  my  harmless  thought. 

79  Let  those  that  fear  thy  Name  espouse 

my  cause,  and  those  alone, 
Who  have  by  strict  and  pious  search, 
thy  sacred  precepts  known. 

80  In  thy  best  statutes  let  my  heart 

continue  always  sound; 
That  guilt  and  shame,  the  sinner's  lot, 
may  never  me  confound. 

CAPH. 

8 1  My  soul  with  long  expectance  faints 

to  see  thy  saving  grace  ; 
Yet  still  on  thy  unerring  word 
my  confidence  I  place. 

82  My  very  eyes  consume  and  fail 

with  waiting  for  thy  word; 
O  !  when  wilt  thou  thy  kind  relief 
and  promis'd  aid  afford? 

83  My  skin  like  shrivel'd  parchment  shows, 

that  long  in  smoke  is  set ; 
Yet  no  affliction  me  can  force 
thy  statutes  to  forget. 

84  How  many  days  must  1  endure 

of    sorrow  and  distress  ? 
When  wihthou  judgment  execute 
on  them  who  nie  oppress  ? 

85  The  proud  have  digg'd  a  pit  forme, 

that  have  no  other  foes, 
But  such  as  are  averse  to  thee, 
and  thy  just  laws  oppose. 

86  With  sacred  truth's  eternal  laws 

all  thy  commands  agree  ; 
Men  persecute  me  without  cause ; 
thou,  Lord,  my  helper  be. 

87  With  close  designs  against  my  life 

they  had  almost  prevail'd ; 
"^  5  T 


190  PSALM  CXIX. 

Bat,  ill  obedience  to  thy  will, 
my  duty  never  fail'd. 

88  Thy  wonted  kindness,  Lord,  restore^ 

my  drooping  heart  to  cheer ; 
That  by  thy  righteous  statutes  I 
my  life's  whole  course  may  steer. 

LAMED. 

89  For  ever  and  for  ever.  Lord, 

unchang'd  thou  dost  remain  ; 
Thy  word,  establish'd  in  the  heav'ns, 
does  all  their  orbs  sustain. 

90  Through  circling  ages.  Lord,  thy  truth 

immoveable  shall  stand. 
As  doth  the  earth,  which  thou  uphold'st 
by  thy  Almighty  hand. 

9 1  All  things  the  course  by  thee  ordain'd 

ev'n  to  this  day  fulfil ; 
They  are  thy  faithful  subjects  all, 
and  servants  of  thy  will. 

92  Unless  thy  sacred  law  had  been 

my  comfort  and  delight, 
I  must  have  fainted,  and  expir'd 
in  dark  affliction's  night. 

93  Thy  precepts  therefore  from  my  thoughts 

siinll  never,  Lord,  depart; 
For  thou  by  them  hast  to  new  life 
restor'd  my  dying  heart. 

94  As  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 

protect  me.  Lord,  from  harm. 
Who  have  thy  precepts  sought  to  know, 
and  carefully  perform. 

95  The  wicked  have  their  ambush  laid 

my  guiltless  life  to  take; 
But  in  the  midst  of  danger  I 
thy  word  my  study  make. 

96  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  v/e  call 

perfection  here  below; 
But  thy  commandments,  like  thyself, 
no  change  of  period  know. 


PSALM  CXIX.  191 

MEM. 

97  The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I  bear 

no  language  can  display ; 
They  with  fresh  wonders  entertain 
iny  ravish'd  thoughts  all  day. 

98  Through  thy  commands  I  wiser  grow 

than  all  my  subtile  foes; 
For  thy  sure  word  doth  me  direct, 
and  all  my  ways  dispose. 

99  From  me  my  former  teachers  now 

may  abler  counsel  take; 
Because  thy  sacred  precepts  I 
my  constant  study  make. 

100  In  understanding  I  excel 

the  sages  of  our  days; 
Because  by  thy  unerring  rules, 
I  order  all  my  ways. 

101  My  feet  with  care  I  have  refrain 'd, 

from  ev'ry  sinful  way, 
That  to  thy  sacred  word  I  might 
entire  obedience  pay. 

102  I  have  not  from  thy  judgments  stray'd, 

by  vain  desires  misled; 
For,  Lord,  thou  hast  instructed  me 
thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 
lOS  How  sweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me ! 

0  what  divine  repast! 

How  much  more  grateful  to  my  soul, 
than  honey  to  my  taste ! 

104  Taught  by  thy  sacred  precepts,  I 

with  heav'nly  skill  am  blest, 
Through  which  the  treach'rous  ways  of  sin 

1  utterly  detest. 

NUN, 

105  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 

the  way  of  truth  to  show ; 
A  watch-light,  to  point  out  the  path 
in  which  I  ought  to  go. 


192  PSALM  CXIX. 

106  I  swear,  and  from  my  solemn  oath 

will  never  start  aside, 
That  in  thy  righteous  judgments  I 
will  stedfastly  abide. 

107  Since  I  with  griefs  am  so  opprest, 

that  I  can  bear  no  more. 
According  to  thy  word  do  thou 
my  fainting  soul  restore. 

108  Let  still  my  sacrifice  of  praise 

with  thee  acceptance  find  ; 
And  in  thy  righteous  judgments,   Lord, 
instruct  my  willing  mind. 

109  Though  ghastly  dangers  me  surround, 

my  soul  they  cannot  awe, 
Nor  with  continual  terrors  keep 
from  thinking  on  thy  law. 

110  My  wicked  and  invet'rate  foes 

for  me  their  snares  have  laid; 
Yet  I  have  kept  the  upright  path, 
nor  from  thy  precepts  stray'd. 

111  Thy  testimonies  1  have  made 

my  heritage  and  choice ; 
For  they,  when  other  comforts  fail, 
my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

112  My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 

thy  statutes  to  obey, 
And  till  my  course  of  life  is  done, 
shall  keep  thy  upright  way. 

SAMECH, 

113  Deceitful  thoughts  and  practices 

I  utterly  detest ; 
But  to  thy  law  affection  bear 
too  great  to  be  exprest. 

114  My  hiding-place,  my  refuge-tow'r, 

and  shield  art  thou,  O  Lord ; 
I  firmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 
on  thy  unerring  word. 

115  Hence,  ye  that  trade  in  wickedness, 

approach  not  my  abode  ; 


PSALM  CXIX.  195 

For  firmly  I  resolve  to  keep 
the  precepts  of  my  God. 

116  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

from  danger  set  me  free; 
Nor  make  me  of  those  hopes  asham'd, 
that  I  repose  in  thee. 

117  Uphold  me,  so  shall  I  be  safe, 

and  rescu'd  from  distress ; 
To  thy  decrees  continually 
my  just  respect  address. 

118  The  wicked  thou  hast  trod  to  earth, 

who  from  thy  statutes  stray 'd; 
Their  vile  deceit  the  just  reward 
of  their  own  falshood  made. 

119  The  wicked  from  thy  holy  land 

thou  dost  like  dross  remove ; 
I  therefore  with  such  justice  charm'd, 
thy  testimonies  love. 

120  Yet  with  that  love  they  make  mc  dread, 

lest  I  should  so  offend, 
When  on  transgressors  I  behold 
thy  judgments  thus  descend. 

AIN. 

12 1  Judgment  and  justice  I  have  lov'd; 

O  therefore,  Lord,   engage 
Li  my  defence,  nor  give  me  up 
to  my  oppressors'  rage. 

122  Do  thou  be  surety,   Lord,   for  me, 

and  so  shall  this  distress 
Prove  good  for  me ;  nor  shall  the  proud 
my  guiltless  soul  oppress. 

123  My  eyes,   alas!  begin  to  fail, 

in  long  expectance  held; 
Till  thy  salvation  they  behold, 
and  righteous  wordfulfill'd. 

124  To  me,  thy  servant,  in  distress, 

thy  wonted  grace  display. 
And  discipline  my  willing  heart 
thy  statutes  to  obey. 


194  PSALM  CXIX. 

125  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

thy  sacred  skill  bestow, 
That  of  thy  testimonies  I 
the  full  extent  may  know. 

126  'Tistime,  high  time  for  thee,  O  Lord, 

thy  vengeance  to  employ; 
When  men  with  open  violence 
thy  sacred  law  destroy. 

127  Yet  their  contempt  of  thy  commands, 

but  makes  their  value  rise 
In  my  esteem,  who  purest  gold, 
compar'd  with  them,  despise. 

128  Thy  precepts  therefore  I  account, 

in  all  respects,  divine; 
They  teach  me  to  discern  the  right, 
and  all  false  ways  decline. 

PE. 

129  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain 

no  words  can  represent; 
Therefore  to  learn  and  practise  them 
my  zealous  heart  is  bent. 

130  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 

celestial  light  displays. 
And  knowledge  of  true  happiness 
to  simplest  minds  conveys. 

131  With  eager  hopes  I  waiting  stood, 

and  fainting  with  desire ; 
That  of  thy  wise  commands  I  might 
the  sacred  skill  acquire. 

132  With  favour.  Lord,  look  down  on  me, 

who  thy  relief  implore; 
As  thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 
who  thy  blest  Name  adore. 

133  Directed  by  thy  heav'nly  word 

let  all  my  foot-steps  be ; 

Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind 

dominion  have  o'er  me. 

134  Release,  entirely  set  me  free 

from  persecuting  hands. 


PSALM  CXIX.  195 

That,  unmolested,  I  may  learn 
and  practise  thy  commands. 

135  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear. 

Lord,  make  thy  face  to  shine ; 
Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep, 
my  heart  with  zeal  incline. 

136  My  eyes  to  weeping  fountains  turn, 

whence  briny  rivers  flow. 
To  see  mankind  against  thy  laws 
in  bold  defiance  go. 

rSADBL 

1S7  Thou  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in  whom 
wrong'd  innocence  may  trust: 
And,  like  thyself,  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
in  all  respects  are  just. 

138  Most  just  and  true  those  statutes  were, 

which  thou  didst  first  decree ; 
And  all  with  faithfulness  perform'd 
succeeding  times  shall  see. 

139  With  zeal  my  flesh  consumes  away, 

my  soul  with  anguish  frets. 
To  see  my  foes  contemn  at  once 
thy  promises  and  threats. 

140  Yet  each  neglected  word  of  thine, 

howe'er  by  them  despis'd, 
Is  pure,  and  for  eternal  truth 
by  me,  thy  servant,  priz'd. 

141  Brought,  for  thy  sake,  to  low  estate, 

contempt  from  all  I  find ; 
Yet  no  affronts  or  wrongs  can  drive 
thy  precepts  from  my  mind. 

142  Thy  righteousness  shall  then  endure, 

when  time  itself  is  past ; 
Thy  law  is  truth  itself,  that  truth, 
which  shall  for  ever  last. 

143  Though  trouble,  anguish,  doubts,  and  dread, 

to  compass  me  unite  ; 
Beset  with  danger,  still  I  make 
thy  precepts  my  delight. 


196  PSALM  CXIX. 

144  Eternal  and  unerring  rules 

thy  testimonies  give  : 
Teach  me  the  wisdom  that  will  make 
my  soul  for  ever  live . 

KOPH. 

145  With  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd, 

Lord,  hear  my  earnest  cry; 
And  I  thy  statutes  to  perform 
will  all  my  care  apply. 

146  Again  more  fervently  I  pray'd, 

O  save  me,  that  I  may 
Thy  testimonies  throughly  know, 
and  stedfastly  obey. 

147  My  earlier  pray'r  the  dawning  day 

prevented,  while  I  cry'd 
To  him,  on  whose  engaging  word 
my  hope  alone  rely'd. 

148  With  zeal  have  I  awak'd  before 

the  midnight  watch  was  set, 
That  I  of  thy  mysterious  word 
might  perfect  knowledge  get. 

149  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 

and  wonted  favour  show : 

O  quicken  me,  and  so  approve 

thy  judgment  ever  true. 

150  My  persecuting  foes  advance, 

and  hourly  nearer  draw ; 
What  treatment  can  I  hope  from  them, 
'   who  violate  thy  lav/  ? 

151  Though  they  draw  nigh,  my  comfort  is, 

thou,  Lord,    art  yet  more  near; 
Thou,  whose  commands  are  righteous  all, 
thy  promises  sincere. 

152  Concerning  thy  divine  decrees, 

my  soul  has  known  of  old. 
That  they  werv'i  true,  and  shall  their  truth 
to  endless  ages  hold. 


PSALM  CXIX.  197 

RESCH. 

15  S  Consider  my  affliction,  Lord, 
and  me  from  bondage  draw; 
Think  on  thy  servant  in  distress, 
who  ne'er  forgets  thy  law. 

154  Plead  thou  my  cause  ;  to  that  and  me 

thy  timely  aid  afford ; 
With  beams  of  mercy  quicken  me, 
according  to  thy  word. 

155  From  hardened  sinners  thou  remov'st 

salvation  far  away ; 
'Tis  just  thou  should'st  withdraw  from  them, 
who  from  thy  statutes  stray. 

156  Since  great  thy  tender  mercies  are 

to  all  who  thee  adore ; 
According  to  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
my  fainting  hopes  restore. 

157  A  num'rous  host  of  spiteful  foes 

against  my  life  combine  ; 
But  all  too  few  to  force  my  soul 
thy  statutes  to  decline. 

158  Those  bold  transgressors  I  beheld, 

and  was  with  grief  oppress'd, 
To  see  with  what  audacious  pride 
thy  cov'nant  they  transgress'd. 

159  Yet  while  they  slight,  consider.  Lord, 

how  1  thy  precepts  love ; 
O  therefore  quicken  me  with  beams 
of  mercy  from  above. 
16G  As  from  the  birth  of  time  thy  truth 
has  held  through  ages  past, 
So  shall  thy  righteous  judgments,  firm, 
to  endless  ages  last. 

SCHIN. 

161  Though  mighty  tyrants,  without  cause, 
conspire  my  blood  to  shed, 
Thy  sacred  word  has  pow'r  alone, 
to  fill  my  heart  with  dread. 
4  U 


198  PSALM  CXIX. 

162  And  yet  that  word  my  joyful  breast 

with  heav'nly  rapture  warms; 
Nor  conquest,  nor  the  spoils  of  war, 
have  such  transporting  charms, 

163  Perfidious  practices  and  lies 

I  utterly  detest; 
But  to  thy  laws  affection  bear, 
too  vast  to  be  exprest. 

164  Sev'n  times  a  day,  with  grateful  voice, 

thy  praises  I  resound, 
Because  I  find  thy  judgments  all 
with  truth  and  justice  crown'd. 

165  Secure,  substantial  peace  have  they 

who  truly  love  thy  law; 
No  smiling  mischief  them  can  tempt, 
nor  frowning  danger  awe. 

166  For  thy  salvation  I  have  hop'd, 

and  though  so  long  delay'd. 
With  cheerful  zeal  and  scrictest  care 
all  thy  commands  obey'd. 

167  Thy  testimonies  I  have  kept, 

and  constantly  obey'd ; 
Because  the  love  I  bore  to  them 
thy  service  easy  made. 

168  From  strict  observance  of  thy  laws 

I  never  yet  withdrew ; 
Convinc'd  that  my  most  secret  ways 
are  open  to  thy  view. 

TAU, 

169  To  my  request  and  earnest  cry 

attend,  O  gracious  Lord; 
Inspire  my  heart  with  heav'nly  skill, 
according  to  thy  word. 

170  Let  my  repeated  pray'r  at  last 

before  thy  throne  appear ; 
According  to  thy  plighted  word, 
for  my  relief  draw  near. 

171  Then  shall  my  gratefid  lips  return 

the  tribute  of  their  praise, 


PSALM  CXX.  199 

When  thou  thy  counsels  hast  reveal'd, 

and  taught  me  thy  just  ways. 
172  My  tongue  the  praises  of  thy  word 

shall  thankfully  resound, 
Because  thy  promises  are  all 

with  truth  and  justice  crown'd. 
17  S  Let  thy  Almighty  arm  appear, 

and  bring  me  timely  aid; 
For  I  the  laws  thou  hast  ordain'd 

my  heart's  free  choice  have  made. 

174  My  soul  has  waited  long  to  see 

thy  saving  grace  restor'd  ; 
Nor  comfort  knew,  but  what  thy  laws, 
thy  heav'nly  laws,  afford. 

175  Prolong  my  life,  that  I  may  sing 

my  great  Restorer's  praise; 
"Whose  justice,  from  the  depths  of  woe, 
my  fainting  soul  shall  raise. 

176  Like  some  lost  sheep  I've  stray 'd,  till  I 

despair  my  way  to  find; 
Thou,  therefore,  Lord,  thy  servant  seek, 
who  keeps  thy  laws  in  mind. 

PSALM  CXX, 

1  TTN  deep  distress  I  oft  have  cry'd 
X  To  God  who  never  yet  deny'd 
to  rescue  me  oppress'dwith  wrongs; 
S  Once  more,  O  Lord,  deliv'rance  send, 
From  lying  lips  my  soul  defend, 

and  from  the  rage  of  sland'ring  tongues, 

3  What  little  profit  can  accrue. 
And  yet  what  heavy  wrath  is  due, 

O  thou  perfidious  tongue,  to  thee ! 

4  Thy  sting  upon  thyself  shall  turn; 
Of  lasting  flames,  that  fiercely  burn, 

the  constant  fuel  thou  shalt  be. 

5  But,  O !  how  wretched  is  my  doom. 
Who  am  a  sojourner  become 

in  barren  Mesech's  desert  soil ! 
With  Kedar's  wicked  tents  inclos'd, 
To  lawless  savages  expos'd, 

who  live  on  nought  but  theft  and  spoii 


200  PSALM  CXXI,  CXXII. 

6  My  hapless  dwelling  is  with  those, 
Who  peace  and  amity  oppose, 

and  pleasure  take  in  others  harms  : 

7  Sweet  peace  is  all  I  court  and  seek ; 
But  when  to  them  of  peace  I  speak, 

they  straight  cry  out,  To  arms,  to  armi^. 

PSALM  CXXI. 

1  ^TnO  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes, 

JL     from  thence  expecting  aid; 

2  From  Sion's  hill,  and  Sion's  God 

who  heav'n  and  earth  has  made. 

3  Then  thou,  my  soul,  in  safety  rest, 

thy  guardian  will  not  sleep ; 

4  His  watchful  care,  that  Israel  guards, 

will  Israel's  monarch  keep. 

5  Shelter'd  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wings 

thou  shalt  securely  rest, 

6  Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee 

by  day  or  night  molest. 

7  From  common  accidents  of  life 

his  care  shall  guard  thee  still ; 

8  From  the  blind  strokes  of  chance,  and  foes 

that  lie  in  wait  to  kill. 

9  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war, 

thy  God  shall  thee  defend ; 
Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimage 
safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 

PSALM  CXXII. 

1  /^  'Twasajoyful  sound  to  hear 
V^    our  tribes  devoutly  say. 
Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste, 

and  keep  your  festal  day  ! 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear, 

with  our  assembled  pow'rs, 
S  In  strong  and  beauteous  order  rang'd, 

like  her  united  tow'rs. 
4  'Tis  thither,   by  divine  command, 

the  tribes  of  God  repair, 


PSALM  CXXIII,  eXXIV.       201 

Before  his  ark  to  celebrate 

his  Name  with  praise  and  pray'r. 

5  Tribunals  stand  erected  there, 

where  equity  takes  place : 
There  stand  the  courts  and  palaces 
of  royal  David's  race. 

6  O,  pray  we  then  for  Salem's  peace, 

for  they  shall  prosp,rous  be, 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
who  bear  true  love  to  thee. 

7  May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walls 

a  constant  guest  be  found, 
With  plenty  and  prosperity 
thy  palaces  be  crown'd. 

8  For  my  dear  brethren's  sake,  and  friends 

no  less  than  brethren  dear, 
I'll  pray — May  peace  in  Salem's  tow'rs 
a  constant  guest  appear. 

9  Butmostof  all  I'll  seek  thy  good, 

and  ever  wish  thee  well. 
For  Sion  and  the  temple's  sake, 
where  God  vouchsafes  to  dwell. 

PSALM  cxxin. 

1>  2  /^N  thee,  who  dwell'st  above  the  skies, 
\^  For  mercy  wait  my  longing  eyes; 
As  servants  wait  their  masters'  hands, 
And  maids  their  mistresses'  commands. 

3,  4  O  then  have  mercy  on  us,  Lord ; 
Thy  gracious  aid  to  us  afford ; 
To  us,  whom  cruel  foes  oppress. 
Grown  rich  and  proud  by  our  distress. 

PSALM  CXXIV. 

1  T  "TAD  not  the  Lord,  my  Isr'el  say, 
JfjL     been  pleas'd  to  interpose ; 

2  Had  he  not  then  espous'd  our  cause, 

when  men  against  us  rose  ; 
3,  4,  5  Their  wrath  had  swallow'd  us  alive, 
and  rag'd  without  controul ; 


202         PSALM  CXXV,  CXXVI. 

Their  spite  and  pride's  united  floods 
had  quite  o'erwhelm'd  our  soul. 

6  Butprais'd  be  our  eternal  Lord, 

who  rescu'd  us  that  day, 
Nor  to  their  savage  jaws  gave  up 
our  threatened  lives  a  prey. 

7  Our  soul  is  like  a  bird  escap'd 

from  out  the  fowler's  net; 
The  snare  is  broke,  their  hopes  are  cross 'd, 
and  we  at  freedom  set. 

8  Secure  in  his  Almighty  Name 

our  confidence  remains. 
Who,  as  he  made  both  heav'n  and  earth, 
of  both  sole  Monarch  reigns. 

PSALM  CXXV. 

1  X  X  THO  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust, 
W     like  Sion's  rock  shall  stand  ; 
Like  her  immoveable  be  fix'd 
by  his  Almighty  hand. 
S  Look  how  the  hills  on  ev'ry  side 
Jerusalem  inclose ; 
So  stands  the  Lord  around  his  saints, 
to  guard  them  from  their  foes. 
5  The  wicked  may  afflict  the  just, 
but  ne'er  too  long  oppress. 
Nor  force  him  by  despair  to  seek 
base  means  for  his  redress. 
4,  Be  good,  O  righteous  God,  to  those 
who  righteous  deeds  affect ; 
The  heart  that  innocence  retains, 
let  innocence  protect. 
5  All  those  who  walk  in  crooked  paths, 
the  Lord  shall  soon  destroy, 
C^ut  off th'  unjust,  but  crown  the  saints 
with  lasting  peace  and  joy. 

PSALM  CXXVL 


w 


HEN  Sion's  God  her  sons  recall'd 
from  long  captivity, 


PSALM  CXXVII.  203 

It  seem'd  at  first  a  pleasing  dream 
of  what  we  wish'd  to  see : 

2  But  soon  in  unaccustomed  mirth, 

we  did  our  voice  employ, 
And  sung  our  great  Restorer's  praise 

in  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 
Gur  heathen  foes  repining  stood, 

yet  were  compclPd  to  own 
That  great  and  wond'rous  was  the  work 

our  God  for  us  had  done. 

3  "  'Twas  great,"  say  they,  "•  'twas  wond'rous  great  j" 

much  more  should  we  confess, 
The  Lord  has  done  great  things,  whereof 
we  reap  the  glad  success. 

4  To  us  bring  back  the  remnant,  Lord, 

of  Israel's  captive  bands. 
More  welcome  than  refreshing  show'rs 
to  parch 'd  and  thirsty  lands ; 

5  That  we,  whose  work  commenced  in  tears, 

may  see  our  labours  thrive. 
Till  finish'd  with  success,  to  make 
our  drooping  hearts  revive. 

6  Though  he  desponds  that  sows  his  grain, 

yet  doubtless  he  shall  come 
To  bind  his  full-ear'd  sheaves,  and  bring 
the  joyful  harvest  home. 

PSALM  CXXVIL 

1  "TTTE  build  with  fruitless  cost,  unless 

V  V     the  Lord  the  pile  sustain: 
Unless  the  Lord  the  city  keep, 
the  watchman  wakes  in  vain. 

2  In  vain  we  rise  before  the  day, 

and  late  to  rest  repair, 
Allow  no  respite  to  our  toil, 

and  eat  the  bread  of  care. 
Supplies  of  life,  with  ease  to  them, 

he  on  his  saints  bestows; 
He  crowns  their  labours  with  success, 

their  nights  with  sound  repose. 


204      PSALM  CXXVIII,  CXXIX. 

3  Children,  those  comforts  of  our  life, 

are  presents  from  the  Lord; 
He  gives  a  num'rous  race  of  heirs, 
as  piety's  reward. 

4  As  arrows  in  a  giant's  hand, 

when  marching  forth  to  war  ; 
Ev'n  so  the  sons  of  sprightly  youth, 
their  parents  safeguard  are. 

5  Happy  the  man  whose  quiver's  fill'd 

with  these  prevailing  arms ; 
He  need  not  fear  to  meet  his  foe, 
at  law  or  war's  alarms. 

PSALM  cxxvin. 

1  r  I  ^HE  man  is  blest  that  fears  the  Lord, 

1        nor  only  worship  pays, 
But  keeps  his  steps  confin'd  with  care 

to  his  appointed  ways. 
S  He  shall  upon  the  sweet  returns 

of  his  own  labour  feed ; 
Without  dependence  live,  and  see 

his  wishes  all  succeed. 

2  His  wife,  like  a  fair  fertile  vine, 

her  lovely  fruit  shall  bring ; 
His  children,  like  young  olive  plants, 
about  his  table  spring. 

4  Wno   fears  the  Lord  shall  prosper  thus ; 

his  Sion's  God  shall  bless, 

5  And  grant  him  all  his  days  to  see 

Jerusalem's  success. 

6  He  shall  live  on,  till  heirs  from  him 

descend  with  vast  increase  ; 
Much  bless'd  in  his  own  prosp'rous  state, 
and  more  in  Israel's  peace. 

PSALM  CXXIX. 

1  Xi^ ROM  my  youth  up,  may  Israel  say, 

M         they  oft  have  me  assail'd, 

2  Reduc'd  me  of  to  heavy  straits, 

but  never  quite  prevail'd. 


PSALM  CXXX.  20  S 

3  They  oft  have  plovv'd  my  patient  back 

with  furrows  deep  and  long; 

4  But  our  just  God  has  broke  their  chains, 

and  rescus'd  us  from  wrong. 

5  Defeat,  confusion,  shameful  rout 

be  still  the  doom  of  those, 
Their  righteous  doom,  who  Sion  hate, 
and  Sion's  God  oppose. 

6  Like  corn  upon  our  houses  tops, 

untimely  let  them  fade, 
Which  too  much  heat,  and  want  of  root, 
has  blasted  in  the  blade  : 

7  Which  in  his  arms  no  reaper  takes, 

but  unregarded  leaves ; 
No  binder  thinks  it  worth  his  pains 
to  fold  it  into  sheaves. 

8  No  traveller  that  passes  by  ; 

vouchsafes  a  minute's  stop. 

To  give  it  one  kind  look,  or  crave 

heav'n's  blessing  on  the  crop. 

PSALM  CXXX. 

1  "TT^ROM  lowest  depths  of  woe 

■      to  God  I  sent  my  cry ; 

2  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 

and  graciously  reply. 

3  Should  thou  severely  judge, 

who  can  the  trial  bear  ? 

4  But  thou  forgiv'st  lest  we  despond, 

and  quite  renounce  thy  fear. 

5  My  soul  with  patience  waits 

For  thee,  the  living  Lord ; 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, 
thy  never-failing  word. 

6  My  longing  eyes  look  out 

for  thy  enlivening  ray. 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
to  spy  the  dawning  day. 

7  Let  Israel  trust  in  God, 

no  bounds  his  mercy  knows; 
4X 


206  PSALM  CXXXI,  CXXXIL 

The  plenteous  source  and  spring,  from  whence 

eternal  succour  flows ; 
8  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 

supplies  in  want  convey ; 
healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse, 

and  wash  our  guilt  away. 

PSALM  CXXXL 

1 /^^  LORD,  I  am  not  proud  of  heart, 
V_^    nor  cast  a  scornful  eye  ; 
Nor  my  aspiring  thoughts  employ 
in  things  for  me  too  high. 

2  With  infant  innocence  thou  know'st 

I  have  myself  demean'd ; 
Compos'd  to  quiet,  like  a  babe 
that  from  the  breast  is  wean'd. 

3  Like  me  let  Israel  liope  in  God, 

his  aid  alone  implore  ; 
Both  now  and  ever  trust  in  him, 
who  lives  for  evermore. 

PSALM  CXXXII. 

LET  David,  Lord,  a  constant  place 
in  thy  remembrance  find  ; 
Let  all  the  sorrows  he  endur'd 
be  ever  in  thy  mind. 
2  Remember  what  a  solemn  oath 
to  thee,  his  Lord,  he  swore ; 
How  to  the  mighty  God  he  vow'd, 
whom  Jacob's  sons  adore  ; 
3,  4  I  will  not  go  into  my  house, 
nor  to  my  bed  ascend ; 
No  soft  repose  shall  close  my  eyes, 
nor  sleep  my  eye-lids  bend  ; 

5  Till  for  the  Lord's  design'd  abode 

mark  the  destin'd  ground; 
Till  I  a  decent  place  of  rest 
for  Jacob's  God  have  found. 

6  Th' appointed  place,  with  shouts  of  joy, 

at  Ephrata  we  found, 


PSALM  CXXXII.  207 

And  made  the  woods  and  neighb 'ring  fields 
our  glad  applause  resound. 

7  O  with  due  rev'rence  let  us  then 

to  his  abode  repair ; 
And,  prostrate  at  his  foot-stool  fall'n, 
pour  out  our  humble  pray'r. 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  now  possess 

thy  constant  place  of  rest; 
Be  that,  not  only  with  thy  ark, 

but  with  thy  presence,  blest. 
9, 10  Clothe  thou  thy  priests  with  righteousness, 

make  ihou  thy  saints  rejoice  ; 
And,  for  thy  servant  David's  sake, 

hear  thy  anointed's  voice. 

1 1  God  sware  to  David  in  his  truth, 

nor  shall  his  oath  be  vain, 
One  of  thy  offspring,  after  thee, 
upon  thy  throne  shall  reign : 

12  And  if  thy  seed  my  cov'nant  keep, 

and  to  my  laws  submit, 
Their  children  too  upon  thy  throne 

for  evermore  shall  sit. 
13,  14  For  Sion  does,  in  God's  esteem, 

all  other  seats  excel ; 
His  place  of  everlasting  rest, 

where  he  desires  to  dwell. 
15,   1^1  Her  store,  says  he,  I  will  increase, 

her  poor  with  plenty  bless  ; 
Her  saints  shall  shout  with  joy,  her  priests 

my  saving  health  confess. 

17  There  David's  pow'r  shall  long  remain 

in  his  successive  line. 
And  my  anointed  servant  there 
shall  with  fresh  lustre  shine. 

18  The  faces  of  his  vanquish'd  foes 

confusion  shall  o'erspread ; 
Whilst,  with  confirm'd  success,  his  crown 
shall  flourish  on  his  head. 


208  PSALM  CXXXIII,CXXXIV,CXXXV. 
PSALM  CXXXIII. 

1  T"  XOW  vast  must  their  advantage  be, 
JLJL  how  great  their  pleasure  prove, 
Who  hve  hke  brethren,  and  consent 

in  offices  of  love  ! 

2  True  love  is  like  that  precious  oil, 

which,  pour'd  on  Aaron's  head, 
Ran  down  his  beard,  and  o'er  his  robes 
its  costlv  moisture  shed. 

3  'Tis  like  refreshing  dew,  which  does 

on  f  lermon's  top  distil ; 
Or  like  the  early  drops  that  fall 

on  Sion's  fruitful  hill. 
4>  For  Sion  is  the  chosen  seat, 

where  the  Almighty  King 
The  promis'd  blessing  has  ordain'd, 

and  life's  eternal  spring. 

PSALM  CXXXIV. 

LESS  God,  ye  servants,  that  attend 
upon  his  solemn  state. 
That  in  his  temple,  night  by  night, 
with  humble  rev'rence  wait : 
2,  3  Within  his  house  lift  up  your  hands, 
and  bless  his  holy  Name  : 
From  Sion  bless  thy  Israel,  Lord, 
who  earth  and  heav'n  didst  frame. 


PSALM  CXXXV. 

1  /^^  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  one  consent 
\^  and  magnify  his  Name  ; 

Let  all  the  servants  of  the  Lord 
his  worthy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Praise  him  all  ye  that  in  his  house 

attend  wuh  constant  care  ; 
With  those  that  to  his  outmost  courts 
with  humble  zeal  repair. 

3  For  this  our  truest  int'rest  is, 

glad  hymns  of  praise  to  sing ; 


PSALM  CXXXV.  20f 

And  with  loud  songs  to  bless  his  Name, 
a  most  delightful  thing. 
4  For  God  his  own  peculiar  choice 
the  sons  of  Jacob  makes ; 
And  Israel's  offspring  for  his  own 
most  vallu'd  treasure  takes. 
B  That  God  i^  great,  we  often  have 
by  glad  experience  found ; 
And  seen  how  he,  with  wond'rous    pow'r^ 
above  all  gods  is  crown'd. 

6  Tor  he,  with  unresisted  strength, 

performs  his  sov'rcign  will, 
In  heaven  and  earth,  and  wat'ry  stores 
that  earth's  deep  caverns  fill. 

7  He  raises  vapours  from  the  ground, 

which,  pois'd  in  liquid  air. 
Fall  down  at  last  in  show'rs,  through  which 
his  dreadful  hght'nings  glare, 

8  He  from  his  store-house  brings  the  winds  ; 

and  he,  with  vengeful  hand. 
The  first-born  slew  of  man  and  beast, 
through  Egypt's  mourning  land. 

9  He  dreadful  signs  and  wonders  show'd, 

through  stubborn  Egypt's  coasts  ; 
Nor  Pharaoh  could  his  plagues  escape, 
nor  all  his  num'rous  hosts. 
10,  1 1  'Twas  he  that  various  nations  smote , 
and  mighty  kings  suppress'd  ; 
Sihon  and  Og,  and  all  besides, 
who  Canaan's  land  possess'd. 
12,   18  Their  land  upon  his  chosen  race 
he  firmly  did  entail ; 
For  which  his  fame  shall  always  last, 
his  praise  shall  never  fail. 

14  For  God  shall  soon  his  peoples'  cause 

with  pitying  eyes  survey  ; 
Repent  him  of  his  wrath,  and  turn 
his  kindled  rage  away. 

15  Those  idols,  whose  false  worship  spreads 

o'er  all  the  heathen  lands, 


210  PSALM  CXXXVI. 

Are  made  of  silver,  and  of  gold, 

the  work  of  human  hands. 
16,  17  They  move  not  their  fictitious  tongues, 

nor  see  with  polish'd.  eyes  ; 
Their  counterfeited  ears  are  deaf, 

no  breatli  their  mouth  supplies. 

18  As  senseless  as  themselves  are  they 

that  all  their  skill  apply, 
To  make  them,  or  in  dang'rous  times 
on  them  for  aid  rely. 

19  Their  just  returns  of  thanks  to  God 

let  grateful  Israel  pay  ; 
Nor  let  the  priests  of  Aaron's  race 
to  bless  the  Lord  delay. 

20  Their  sense  of  his  unbounded  love 

let  Levi's  house  express ; 
And  let  all  those  who  fear  the  Lord, 
his  Name  for  ever  bless. 

21  Let  all  with  thanks  his  wond'rous  works 

in  Sion's  courts  proclaim  ; 
Let  them  in  Salem,  where  he  dwells, 
exalt  his  holy  Name. 

PSALM   CXXXVI. 
1  nnO  God  the  mighty  Lord 
1      Your  joyful  thanks  repeat ; 
To  him  due  praise  afford. 
As  good  as  he  is  great: 
For  God  docs  prove 
Our  constant  friend. 
His  boundless  love, 
Shall  never  end. 
2,  3  To  him,  whose  wond'rous  pow'r 
All  other  gods  obey. 
Whom  earthly  kings  adore, 
This  grateful  homage  pay: 
For  God,  &c. 
4,  5  By  his  Almighty  hand 
Amazing  works  are  wrought ; 
The  heav'ns  by  his  command 
Where  to  perfection  brought: 
For  God,  &c. 


PSALM  cxxxvi.  in 

6  He  spread  the  ocean  round 
About  the  spacious  land  ; 
and  made  the  rising  ground 
Above  the  waters  stand : 
For  God,  &c. 
7,  8,  9  Through  heav'n  he  did  display 
His  num'rous  hosts  of  light ; 
The  sun  to  rule  by  day, 
The  moon  and  stars  by  night : 
For  God,  &c. 
10,  11,  12  He  struck  the  first-born  dead 
Of  Egypt's  stubborn  land ; 
And  thence  his  people  led 
With  his  resistless  hand: 
For  God,  ^c. 
13,  14  By  him  the  raging  sea, 
As  if  in  pieces  rent, 
Disclos'd  a  middle  way, 
Through  which  his  people  went : 
For  God,  &c, 
15  Where  soon  he  overthrew 
Proud  Pharaoh  and  his  host, 
Who,  daring  to  pursue. 
Were  in  the  billows  lost: 
For  God,  ^c. 
16,  17,  18  Through  deserts  vast  and  wild 
He  led  the  chosen  seed; 
And  famous  princes  foil'd. 
And  made  great  monarchs  bleed : 
For  God,  &c. 
19,  20  Sihon,  whose  potent  hand 
Great  Ammon's  sceptre  sway'd; 
And  Og,  whose  stern  command 
Rich  Bashan's  land  obey'd : 
For  God,  &c. 
21,  22  And,  of  his  wond'rous  grace, 
Their  lands,  whom  he  destroy'd, 
He  gave  to  Israel's  race, 
To  be  by  them  enjoy'd : 
For  God,  &c. 


212  PSALM  CXXXVIL 

23,  24  He,  in  our  depth  of  woes, 
On  us  with  favour  thought, 
And  from  our  cruel  foes 
In  peace  and  safety  brought : 

For  God,  &c. 
25,  26  He  does  the  food  supply, 
On  which  all  creatures  live: 
To  God,  who  reigns  on  higli, 
Eternal  praises  give: 

For  God  will  prove 

Our  constant  friend, 

His  boundless  love 

Shall  never  end. 

PSALM  CXXXVIL 

1  "T  T  THEN  we,  our  weary  hmbs  to  rest, 

V  V  sat  downby  proud  Euphrates'  stream 
We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  opprest, 
and  Sion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

2  Our  harps,  that  when  with  joy  we  sung, 

were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
With  silent  strings  neglected  hung 
on  willow-trees,  that  wither'd  there. 

3  Mean  while  our  foes,  who  all  conspir'd 

to  triumph  in  our  slavish  wrongs. 
Music  and  mirth  of  us  requir'd, 

"  Come,  sing  us  one  of  Sion's  songs." 
A  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  to  sing, 

or  touch  our  harps  with  skilful  hands? 
Shall  hymns  of  joy  to  God,  our  King, 

be  sung  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands? 

5  O  Salem,  our  once  happy  seat ! 

when  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove, 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 
the  speaking  strings  with  art  to  move ! 

6  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear, 

eternal  silence  seize  my  tongue ; 
Or  If  I  sing  one  cheerful  air, 
till  thy  deliv'rance  is  my  song. 


PSALM  CXXXVIII.       213 

7  Remember,  Lord,  how  Edom's  race, 

in  thy  own  city's  fatal  day, 
cry'd  out,  "  Her  stately  walls  deface, 
"  and  with  the  ground  quite  level  lay." 

8  Proud  Babel's  daughter,  doom'd  to  be 

of  grief  and  woe  the  wretched  prey ; 
Bless'd  is  the  man  who  shall  to  thee 
the  wrongs  thou  laid'st  on  us  repay. 

9  Thrice  bless'd,  who,  with  just  rage  possest, 

and  deaf  to  all  the  parents*  moans. 
Shall  snatch  thy  infants  from  the  breast, 
and  dash  their  heads  against  the  stones. 

PSALM  CXXXVIIL 

1  "TTITITK  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and  King, 

VV      thy  praise  I  will  proclaim ; 
Before  the  gods  with  joy  I'll  sing, 
and  bless  thy  holy  Name. 

2  I'll  worship  at  thy  sacred  seat, 

and,  with  thy  love  inspir'd. 
The  praises  of  thy  truth  repeat, 
o'er  all  thy  works  admir'd. 
5  Thou  graciously  inclin'dst  thine  ear, 
when  I  to  thee  did  cry; 
And  when  my  soul  was  press'd  with  fear, 
didst  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Therefore  shall  ev'ry  earthly  prince 

thy  Name  with  praise  pursue. 
Whom  these  admir'd  events  convince 
that  all  thy  works  are  true. 

5  They  all  thy  wond'rous  ways,  O  Lord, 

with  cheerful  songs  shaU  bless ; 
And  all  thy  glorious  acts  record  ; 
thy  awful  pow'r  confess. 

6  For  God,  although  enthron'd  on  high, 

does  thence  the  poor  respect ; 
The  proud  far  off  his  scornful  eye 
beholds  with  just  neglect. 

7  Though  I  with  troubles  am  oppress'd, 

he  shall  my  foes  disarm, 


2U  PSALM  CXXXIX. 

Relieve  my  soul  when  most  distress'd, 
and  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 
S  The  Lord,  whose  mercies  ever  last, 
shall  fix  my  happy  state  ; 
And,  mindful  of  his  favours  past, 
shall  his  own  work  compleat. 

PSALM  CXXXIX. 

1,  2  ^  I  ^  HOU,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hastknowh 
1    I^Iy  rising  up  and  lying  down ; 
INIy  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee, 
Kno\Mi  long  before  conceiv'd  by  me. 

3  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surveys, 
My  public  haunts  and  private  ways ; 

4  Thou  know'st  what  'tis  my  lips  would  vent. 
My  yet  unutter'd  words  intent. 

5  Surrounded  by  thy  pow'r  I  stand ; 
On  ev'ry  side  I  find  thy  hand : 

6  O  skill,  for  human  reach  too  high  ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye  ! 

7  O  could  I  so  perfidious  be, 
To  think  of  once  deserting  thee, 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  influence  shun? 
Or  whither  from  thy  presence  run  ? 

S  If  up  to  heav'n  I  take  my  flight, 
'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st  enthroned  in  light ; 
If  down  to  hell's  infernal  plains, 
'Tis  there  Almighty  vengeance  reigns. 

9  If  I  the  morning's  wings  could  gain, 
And  fly  beyond  the  western  main, 

10  Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

1 1  Or,  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight, 
Beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night; 
One  glance  from  thee,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

12  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise. 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes ; 
Through  midnight  shades  thou  find'st  thy  way, 
As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day. 


PSALM  CXXXIX.  215 

15  Thou  know' St  the  texture  of  my  heart, 

My  reins,  and  ev'ry  vital  part ; 

Each  single  thread  in  nature's  loom, 

By  thee  was  cover'd  in  the  womb. 
14,  111  praise  thee,  from  whose  hands  I  came, 

A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame  ; 

The  wonders  thou  in  me  hast  shown, 

My  soul  with  grateful  joy  must  own. 

15  Thine  eyes  my  substance  did  survey, 
Whilst  yet  a  lifeless  mass  it  lay, 

In  secret  how  exactly  wrought, 
Ere  from  its  dark  inclosure  brought. 

16  Thou  didst  the  shapeless  embryo  see, 
Its  parts  were  register'd  by  thee ; 
Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  took, 
Form'd  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

17  Let  me  acknowledge  too,  O  God, 
That,   since  this  maze  of  life  I  trod, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  pow'r  of  numbers  to  recount. 

18  Far  sooner  could  I  reckon  o'er 
The  sands  upon  the  ocean's  shore; 
Each  morn  revising  what  I've  done, 
I  find  th'  account  but  new  begun. 

19  The  wicked  thou  shaltslay,  O  God: 
Depart  from  me,  ye  men  of  blood, 

20  Whose  tongues  heav'n's  majesty  profane, 
And  take  th'  Almighty's  Name  in  vain. 

21  Lord,  hate  not  I  their  impious  crew. 
Who  thee  with  enmity  pursue  ? 
And  does  not  grief  my  heart  oppress, 
When  reprobates  thy  laws  transgress  ? 

22  Who  practise  enmity  to  thee 
Shall  utmost  hatred  have  from  me; 
Such  men  I  utterly  detest, 

As  if  they  were  my  foes  profest. 
23,  24  Search,  try,  O  God,  my  thoughts  and  heart, 
If  mischief  lurk  in  any  part ; 
Correct  me  where  I  go  astray. 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 


216  PSALM  CXL. 

1  yjRESERVE  me.  Lord,  from  craltyfoes, 

j^  of  treacherous  intent ; 

2  And  from  the  sons  of  violence, 

on  open  mischief  bent. 
5  Their  sland'ring  tongue  the  serpent's  sting 
in  sharpness  does  exceed; 
Between  their  hps  the  gall  of  asps 
and  adders'  venom  breed. 

4  Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  wicked  hands, 

nor  leave  my  soul  forlorn, 
A  prey  to  sons  of  violence, 
vv^ho  have  my  ruin  sworn. 

5  The  proud  for  me  have  laid  their  snare, 

and  spread  their  wily  net ; 
With  traps  and  gins,  where'er  I  move, 
I  find  my  steps  beset. 

6  But  thus  environ'd  with  distress, 

thou  art  my  God,  I  said ; 
Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
that  calls  to  thee  for  aid. 

7  O  Lord,  the  God  whose  saving  strength 

kind  succour  did  convey. 
And  cover'd  my  advent'rous  head 
in  battle's  doubtful  day; 

8  Permit  not  their  unjust  designs 

to  answer  their  desire ; 
Lest  they,  encourag'd  by  success, 
to  bolder  crimes  aspire. 

9  Let  first  their  chiefs  the  sad  effects 

of  their  injustice  mourn  ; 
The  blast  of  their  envenom'd  breath 
upon  themselves  return. 

10  Let  them  who  kindle  first  the  flame, 

its  sacrifice  become ; 
The  pit  they  digg'd  for  me  be  made 
their  own  untimely  tomb. 

1 1  Though  slander's  breath  may  raise  a  storm, 

it  quickly  will  decay ; 


PSALM  CXLI.  217 

Their  rage  does  but  the  torrent  swell, 
that  bears  themselves  away. 
12  God  will  assert  the  poor  man's  cause, 
and  speedy  succour  give: 
The  just  shall  celebrate  his  praise, 
and  in  his  presence  hve. 

PSALM  CXLI. 

1  fTHO  thee,  O  Lord,  my  cries  ascend, 

1      O  haste  to  my  relief; 
And  with  accustom'd  pity  hear 
the  accents  of  my  grief. 

2  Insteadof  off 'rings,  let  my  pray'r 

like  morning  incense  rise  ; 
My  lifted  hand  supply  the  place 
of  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

3  From  hasty  language  curb  my  tongue, 

and  let  a  constant  guard 
Still  keep  the  portal  of  my  lips 
with  wary  silence  barr'd. 

4  From  wicked  men's  designs  and  deeds 

my  heart  and  hands  restrain; 
Nor  let  me  in  the  booty  share 
of  their  unrighteous  gain. 

5  Let  upright  men  reprove  my  faults, 

and  I  shall  think  them  kind ; 
Like  balm  that  heals  a  wounded  head 

I  their  reproof  shall  find ; 
And,  in  return,  my  fervent  pray'r 

I  shall  for  them  address, 
When  they  are  tempted  and  reduc'd, 

like  me,  to  sore  distress. 

6  When  sculking  in  Engedi's  rock, 

I  to  their  chiefs  appeal. 
If  one  reproachful  word  I  spoke, 
when  I  had  pow'r  to  kill. 

7  Yet  us  they  persecute  to  death ; 

our  scatter'd  ruins  lie 
As  thick  as  from  the  hewer's  axe 
the  sever'd  splinters  fly. 


218  PSALM  CXLII. 

8  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  still  direct 

my  supplicating  eyes, 
O  leave  not  destitute  my  soul, 
whose  trust  on  thee  relies. 

9  Do  thou  preserve  me  from  the  snares 

that  wicked  hands  have  laid; 
Let  them  in  their  own  nets  be  caught, 
while  my  escape  is  made. 

PSALM  CXLII. 

1  r  I  iO  God,  with  mournful  voice, 

J^       in  deep  distress  I  pray'd ; 

2  Made  him  the  umpire  of  my  cause, 

my  wrongs  before  him  laid. 

3  Thou  didst  my  steps  direct, 

when  my  griev'd  soul  despair'd  ; 
For  where  I  thought  to  walk  secure 

they  had  their  traps  prepar'd. 
A  I  look'd,  but  found  no  friend 

to  own  me  in  distress ; 
All  refuge  faiPd,  no  man  vouchsaf'd 

his  pity  or  redress. 

5  To  God  at  last  I  pray'd ; 

thou,  Lord,  my  refuge  art, 
My  portion  in  the  land  of  life, 
till  life  itself  depart. 

6  Reduc'd  to  greatest  straits, 

to  thee  I  make  my  moan  -, 
O  save  me  from  oppressing  foes, 
for  me  too  pow'rful  grown. 

7  That  I  may  praise  thy  Name, 

my  soul  from  prison  bring; 

Whilst  of  thy  kind  regard  to  mc 

assembled  saints  shall  sing. 

PSALM  CXLIII. 

1  T"    ORD,  hear  my  pray'r,  and  to  my; cry 
1  J    thy  wonted  audience  lend ;         -' 
In  thy  accustom'd  faith  and  truth 
a'gracious  answer  send. 


PSALM  CXLIII.  219 

2  Nor  at  thy  strict  tribunal  bring 

thy  servant  to  be  try'd; 
For  in  thy  sight  no  living  man 
can  e'er  be  justify 'd. 

3  The  spiteful  foe  pursues  my  life, 

whose  comforts  ail  are  fled ; 
He  drives  me  into  caves  as  dark 
as  mansions  of  the  dead. 

4  My  spirit  therefore  is  o'erwhelm'd, 

and  sinks  within  my  breast; 
My  mournful  heart  grov^^s  desolate, 
with  heavy  woes  opprest. 

5  I  call  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

and  wonders  thou  hast  wrought: 
My  former  dangers  and  escapes 
employ  my  musing  thought. 

6  To  thee  my  hands  in  humble  pray'r 

I  fervently  stretch  out; 
My  soul  for  thy  refreshment  thirsts, 
like  land  oppress'd  with  drought. 

7  Hear  me  with  speed ;  my  spirit  fails ; 

thy  face  no  longer  hide, 
Lest  I  become  forlorn,  like  them 
that  in  the  grave  reside. 

8  Thy  kindness  early  let  me  hear, 

whose  trust  on  thee  depends  ; 
Teach  me  the  way  where  I  should  go ; 
my  soul  to  thee  ascends. 

9  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  all  my  foes 

preserve  and  set  me  free ; 
A  safe  retreat  against  their  rage 
my  soul  implores  from  thee. 

10  Thou  art  my  God,  thy  righteous  w^ill 

instruct  me  to  obey ; 
Let  thy  good  spirit  lead  and  keep 
my  soul  in  thy  right  way. 

11  O!  for  the  sake  of  thy  great  Name, 

revive  my  drooping  heart; 
For  thy  truth's  sake,  tome,  distress'd, 
thy  promis'd  aid  impart. 


220  PSALM  CXLIV. 

12  In  pity  to  my  suff 'rings,  Lord, 
reduce  my  foes  to  shame ; 
Slay  them  that  persecute  a  soul 
devoted  to  thy  Name. 

PSALM  CXLIV. 

1  TJ^OR  ever  bless'dbe  Godthc  Lord, 

M      who  does  his  needful  aid  impart, 

At  once  both  strength  and  skill  afford, 

to  wield  my  arms  with  warlike  art. 

2  His  goodness  is  my  fort  and  tow'r, 

my  strong  deliv'rance  and  my  shield; 
In  him  I  trust,  whose  matchless  pow'r 
makes  to  my  sway  fierce  nations  yield. 

3  Lord,  what's  in  man,  that  thou  should'st  love 

of  him  such  tender  care  to  take  ? 
What  in  his  offspring  could  thee  move 
such  great  account  of  him  to  make? 

4  The  life  of  man  does  quickly  fade, 

his  thoughts  but  empty  are  and  vain. 
His  days  are  like  a  flying  shade, 

of  whose  short  stay  no  signs  remain. 

5  In  solemn  state,  O  God,  descend, 

whilst  heav'n  its  lofty  head  inclines; 
The  smoaking  hills  asunder  rend, 
of  thy  approach  the  awful  signs. 

6  Discharge  thy  awful  light'nings  round, 

and  make  thy  scatter'd  foes  retreat; 
Then  with  thy  pointed  arrows  wound, 

and  their  destruction  soon  compleat. 
7,  8  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  heav'n  engage 

thy  boundless  pow'r  my  foes  to  quell, 
And  snatch  mc  from  the  stormy  rage 

of  threat'ning  waves,  that  proudly  swell. 
Fight  thou  against  my  foreign  foes, 

who  utter  speeches  false  and  vain; 
Who,  though  in  solemn  leagues  they  close, 

their  sworn  engagements  ne'er  maintain. 
9  So  I  to  thee,  O  King  of  kings, 

in  new-made  hymns  my  voice  shall  raise, 


PSALM  CXLV.  221 

And  instruments  of  many  strings 
shall  help  me  thus  to  sing  thy  praise: 

10  "  God  does  to  kings  his  aid  afford, 

"  to  them  his  sure  salvation  sends ; 
"  'Tis  he  that  from  the  murd'ring  sword 
"  his  servant  David  still  defends." 

11  Fight  thou  against  my  foreign  foes^ 

who  utter  speeches  false  and  vain  ; 
Who,  though  in  solemn  leagues  they  close, 
their  sworn  engagements  ne'er  maintain. 

12  Then  our  young  sons  like  trees  shall  grow, 

well  planted  in  some  fruitful  place ; 

Our  daughters  shall  like  pillars  show, 

design'd  some  royal  court  to  grace. 

13  Our  garners,  fiU'd  with  various  store, 

shall  us  and  ours  with  plenty  feed  ; 
Our  sheep,  increasing  more  and  more, 
shall  thousands  and  ten  thousands  breed. 

14  Strong  shall  our  lab'ring  oxen  grow, 

nor  in  their  constant  labour  faint ; 
Whilst  we  no  war  nor  slav'ry  know, 
and  in  our  streets  hear  no  complaint. 

15  Thrice  happy  is  that  people's  case, 

whose  various  blessings  thus  abound ; 
Wiio  God's  true  worship  still  embrace, 
and  are  with  his  protection  crown'd. 

PSAIM  CXLV. 

1,  2  ^  ■  ^  FIEE  I  will  bless,  my  God  and  King^ 
1     thy  endless  praise  proclaim: 
This  tribute  daily  I  will  bring, 
and  ever  bless  thy  Name. 
S  Thou,  Lord,  beyond  compare  art  great, 
and  highly  to  be  prais'd; 
Thy  majesty,  with  boundless  height, 
above  our  knowledge  rais'd. 
4,  Renown'd  for  mighty  acts,  thy  fame 
to  future  time  extends; 
From  age  to  age  thy  glorious  name 
successively  descends. 

4Z 


222  PSALM  CXLV. 

5,  6  Whilst  I  thy  glory  and  renown, 
and  wond'rous  works  express, 
The  world  with  me  thy  might  shall  own, 
and  thy  great  pow'r  confess 

7  The  praise  that  to  thy  love  belongs, 

they  shall  with  joy  proclaim; 
Thy  truth  of  all  their  grateful  songs 
shall  be  the  constant  theme. 

8  The  Lord  is  good;  fresh  acts  of  grace 

his  pity  still  supplies  : 
His  anger  moves  with  slowest  pace, 
his  willing  mercy  flies. 
9,10  Thy  love  through  earth  extends  its  fame, 
to  all  thy  works  exprest; 
These  show  thy  praise,  whilst  thy  great  Name 
is  by  thy  servants  blest. 
]  1  They,  with  a  glorious  prospect  fir'd, 
shall  of  thy  kingdoms  speak  ; 
And  thy  great  pow'r,  by  all  admired, 
their  lofty  subject  make. 

12  God's  glorious  works  of  ancient  date 

shall  thus  to  all  be  known; 
And  thus  his  kingdom's  royal  state 
with  public  splendor  shown. 

13  His  stedfast  throne,  from  changes  free, 

shall  stand  for  ever  fast ; 
His  boundless  sway  no  end  shall  see, 
but  time  itself  out-last. 

PART  IL 

14,   15  The  Lord  does  them  support  that  fall, 

and  makes  the  prostrate  rise ; 
For  his  kind  aid  all  creatures  call, 

who  timely  food  supplies. 
16  Whate'er  their  various  wants  require, 

with  open  hand  he  gives; 
And  so  fulfils  the  just  desire 

of  ev'ry  thing  that  lives. 
17,  18  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  just, 

how  righteous  all  his  ways  ! 


PSALM  CXLVI.  22S 

How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  trust 
for  his  assistance  prays ! 

19  He  grants  the  full  desires  of  those 

who  him  with  fear  adore ; 
And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose, 
when  they  his  aid  implore. 

20  The  Lord  preserves  all  those  with  care 

whom  grateful  love  employs ; 
But  sinners,  who  his  vengeance  dare, 
with  furious  rage  destroys. 

21  My  time  to  come,  in  praises  spent, 

shall  still  advance  his  fame ; 
And  all  mankind  with  one  consent, 
for  ever  bless  his  Name. 

PSALM  CXLVI. 

1,  2  /'^PRAISE  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul, 
V^^  for  ever  bless  his  Name : 
His  wond'rous  love,  while  life  shall  last, 
my  constant  praise  shall  claim. 

3  On  kings,  the  greatest  sons  of  men, 

let  none  for  aid  rely; 
They  cannot  save  in  dang'rous  times, 
nor  timely  help  apply. 

4  Depriv'd  of  breath,  to  dust  they  turn, 

and  there  neglected  lie ; 
And  all  their  thoughts  and  vain  designs 
together  with  them  die. 

5  Then  happy  he,  who  Jacob's  God 

for  his  protector  takes  ; 
Who  still,  with  well-plac'd  hope,  the  Lord 
his  constant  refuge  makes. 

6  The  Lord,  who  made  both  heav'n  and  earth, 

and  all  that  they  contain. 
Will  never  quit  his  stedfast  truth, 
nor  make  his  promise  vain. 

7  The  poor,  opprest,  from  all  their  wrongs 

are  eas'd  by  his  decree ; 
He  gives  the  hungry  needful  food, 
and  sets  the  pris'ners  free. 


524  PSALM  CXLVir. 

8  By  him  the  blind  receive  their  sight, 

the  weak  and  fali'n  he  rears  ; 
With  kind  regard  and  tender  love 
he  for  the  righteous  cares. 

9  The  strangers  he  preserves  from  harm, 

the  orphan  kindly  treats  ; 
Defends  the  widow,  and  the  wiles 
of  wicked  men  defeat?. 

10  The  God  that  does  in  Sion  dwell 

is  our  eternal  King: 
From  age  to  age  his  reign  endures : 
let  all  his  praises  sing. 

PSALM  CXLVIL 

1  /^  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy, 
V-/^  ^nd  celebrate  Ins  fame  ! 

For  pleasant,  good,  and  comely  'tis 
to  praise  his  holy  Name. 

2  His  holy  city'God  will  build, 

though  levell'd  with  the  ground; 
Bring  back  his  people,  though  dispers'd 
through  all  the  nations  round. 
3,  4  He  kindly  heals  the  broken  hearts, 
and  all  their  wounds  does  close ; 
He  tells  the  number  of  the  stars, 
their  sev'ral  names  he  knows. 
5,  6  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  his  pow'r, 
his  wisdom  has  no  bound; 
The  meek  he  raises,  and  throws  down 
the  wicked  to  the  ground. 

7  To  God,  the  Lord,  a  hymn  of  praise 

with  grateful  voices  sing; 
To  songs  of  triumph  tune  the  liarp, 
and  strike  each  warbling  string. 

8  He  covers  heav'n  with  clouds,  and  thence 

refreshing  rain  bestows; 
Through  him,  on  mountain-tops,  the  grass, 
with  wond'rous  plenty  grows. 

9  He  savage  beasts  that  loosely  range, 

with  timely  food  supplies ; 


PSALM  CXLVII.  225 

He  feeds  the  ravens'  tender  brood, 
and  stops  tiieir  hungry  cries. 

10  He  values  not  the  warhke  steed, 

but  does  his  strength  disdain ; 
The  nimbie  foot  that  swiftly  runs 
no  prize  from  him  can  gain. 

11  But  lie  to  him  that  fears  his  Name 

his  tender  love  extends ; 
To  him  that  on  his  boundless  grace 
with  stedfast  hope  depends. 
12,  13  Let  Sion  and  Jerusalem 

to  God  their  praise  address  ; 
Who  fenc'd  their  gates  with  massy  bars, 
and  does  their  children  bless. 
14, 15  Through  all  their  borders  he  gives  peace, 
with  finest  wheat  they're  fed ; 
He  speaks  the  word,  and  what  he  wills 
is  done  as  soon  as  said. 

16  Large  flakes  of  snow,  like  fleecy  wool, 

descend  at  his  command; 
And  hoary  frost,  like  ashes  spread, 
is  scatter'd  o'er  the  land. 

17  When,  join'd  to  these,  he  does  his  hail 

in  little  morsels  break. 
Who  can  against  his  piercing  cold 
secure  defences  make  ? 

18  He  sends  his  word,  which  melts  the  ice; 

he  makes  his  wind  to  blow ; 
And  soon  the  streams,  congeal'd  before, 
in  plenteous  currents  flow. 

19  By  him  his  statutes  and  decrees 

to  Jacob's  sons  were  shown; 
And  still  to  Israel's  chosen  seed 
his  righteous  laws  are  known. 

20  No  other  nation  this  can  boast ; 

nor  did  he  e'er  afford 
To  heathen  lands  his  oracles, 
and  knowledge  of  his  word. 


226  PSALM  CXLVIII. 

1,  2  XT'E  boundless  realms  of  joy, 
\   Exalt  your  Maker's  fame  ; 
His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame : 
Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  Cherubim, 
And  Seraphim, 

To  sing  his  praise. 
3,  4  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night, 
And  sun  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glitt'ring  stars  of  light. 
To  him  your  homage  pay: 
His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heav'ns  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 
5,  6  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 
And  praise  his  holy  Name, 
By  whose  Almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came: 
And  all  shall  last, 
From  changes  free ; 
His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 
7,  8  Let  earth  her  tribute  pay ; 

Praise  him  ye  dreadful  whales, 
And  fish  that  through  the  sea 
Glide  swift  with  glitt'ring  scales ; 
Fire,  hail,  and  snow, 
And  misty  air, 
And  winds  that,  where 
He  bids  them,  blow. 
9,  10  By  hills  and  mountains,  all 
In  grateful  concert  join'd; 
By  cedars  stately  tall, 
And  trees  for  fruit  designed; 
By  ev'ry  beast. 
And  creeping  thing. 


PSALM  CXLIX.  227 

And  fowl  of  wing. 
His  Name  be  blest. 
11,  12  Let  all  of  royal  birth, 

With  those  of  humbler  frame, 
And  judges  of  the  earth. 
His  matchless  praise  proclaim: 
In  this  design, 
Let  youths  with  maids, 
And  hoary  heads 
With  children  join. 
IS  United  zeal  be  shown, 

His  wond'rous  fame  to  raise, 
Whose  glorious  Name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise; 
Earth's  utmost  ends 
His  pow'r  obey ; 
His  glorious  sway 
The  sky  transcends. 
14  His  chosen  saints  to  grace, 
He  sets  them  upon  high, 
And  favours  Israel's  race. 
Who  still  to  him  are  nigh  : 
O  therefore  raise, 
Your  grateful  voice, 
And  still  rejoice 

The  Lord  to  praise. 

PSALM  CXLIX. 

1,  2  f^  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord, 

\^     prepare  your  glad  voice, 
His  praise  in  the  great 

assembly  to  sing : 
In  our  great  Creator 

let  Israel  rejoice  ; 
And  children  ofSion 

be  glad  in  their  King. 
3,  4  Let  them  his  great  Name 

extol  in  the  dance ; 
Whh  timbrel  and  harp 

his  praises  express ; 


228  PSALM  CLo 

Who  always  takes  pleasure 

his  saints  to  advance, 
And  with  hi-  salvation 

the  humble  to  bless.  ' 

5,  C  With  glory  adorn 'd, 

his  people  shall  sing 
To  God,  who  their  beds 

with  safety  does  shield ; 
Their  mouths  fiU'd  with  praises 

of  him,  their  great  King ; 
Whilst  a  two-edged  sword 

their  right-hand  shall  wield ; 
7,  8  Just  vengeance  to  take 

for  injuries  past; 
To  punish  those  lands 

for  ruin  design'd; 
With  chains,  as  their  captives, 

to  tie  their  kings  fast, 
With  fetters  of  iron 

their  nobles  to  bind. 
9  Thus  shall  they  make  good, 

when  them  they  destroy, 
The  dreadful  decree 

which  God  does  proclaim ; 
Such  honour  and  triumph 

his  saints  shall  enjoy  : 
O  therefore  for  ever 

exalt  his  great  Name. 

PSALM  CL. 

1  /^  PRAISE  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place, 
\^f  from  whence  his  goodness  largely  flows; 
Praise  him  in  heav'n,  where  he  his  face, 

unveil'd,   in  perfect  glory  shows. 

2  Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts, 

A\'hich  he  in  our  behalf  has  done  ; 
His  kindness  this  return  exacts, 
with  which  our  praise  should  equal  run. 
5  Let  the  shrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice 

make  rocks  and  hills  his  praise  resound ; 


GLORIA  PATRI.  229 

Praise  him  with  harp's  melodious  noise, 
and  gentle  psalt'ry's  silver  sound. 

4  Let  virgin  troops  soft  timbrels  bring, 

and  some  with  graceful  motion  dance ; 
Let  instruments  of  various  strings, 

with  organs  join'd,  his  praise  advance. 

5  Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compose, 

to  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise  ; 
Cymbals  of  common  use,  and  those 
that  loudly  sound  on  solemn  days. 

6  Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 

the  breath  he  does  to  them  aiford, 
In  just  returns  of  praise  employ: 
let  ev'fy  creatuVe  praise  the  Lord. 

GLORIA  PATRL 

Common  Measure, 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
the  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
and  shall  be  evermore. 

•  As  Psalm  XXV. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

and  Spirit,  glory  be ; 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  s© 

to  all  eternity. 

As  Psalm  C. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

the  God  whom  earth  and  heav'n  adore. 

Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 

is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

As  Psalm  XXXVII. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  heav'n's  triumphant  host, 

and  suff 'ring  saints  on  earth  adore. 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past, 

S  A 


230  GLORIA  PATRL 

As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last, 
when  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

Js  Psalm  CXLVIII. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  bless'd, 
Eternal  three  in  one, 
All  worship  be  address'd; 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 

As  Psalm  CXLIX. 

By  Angels  in  heav'n 

of  ev'ry  degree. 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

all  praise  be  address'd 
To  God  in  three  persons, 

one  God  ever  bless'd ; 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

and  always  shall  be. 


HYMNS. 


HYMN  I. 


The  Song  of  the  Angels.     For  the  Nativity 

of  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 

Luke  ii.  ver.  8 — 15. 

i"^  "W  THILEshepherds  watch'dtheirflocksby  night, 
VV    all  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
and  glory  shone  around. 
2  *'  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 
had  seiz'd  their  troubled  mind; 
•'  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring  * 

"  to  you,  and  all  mankind. 
Z  "  To  you,  in  David's  Town,  this  day 
*'  is  born  of  David's  line, 
«  The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord; 
"  and  this  shall  be  the  sign: 

4  "  The  Heav'nly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

"  to  human  view  display'd, 
«  All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands^ 
"  and  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  Seraph,  and  forthwith 

appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  Angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
address'd their  joyful  song: 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

"  and  to  the  earth  be  peace : 
«  Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heav'n  to  men 
'*  begin,  and  never  cease." 
HYMN  n. 

The  SONG  o/MEN,  responsive  to  the  Song 

of  tJie  Angels. 
]  TT  7HILE  Angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice, 
W     shall  men  no  Anthem  raise  ? 
O  may  we  lose  these  useless  tongues, 
when  we  forget  to  praise  1 


252  HYMNS. 

2  Then  let  us  swell  responsive  notes, 

and  join  the  heav'nly  throng; 
For  Angels  no  such  love  have  known 
as  we,  to  wake-  their  song. 

3  Good-will  to  sinful  dust  is  shown, 

and  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n ; 
For  lo !  th'  incarnate  Saviour  comes, 
with  news  of  joy  from  heav'n! 

4  Mercy  and  truth,  with  sweet  accord, 

his  rising  beams  adorn ; 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  sing — 
*'  The  promis'd  Child  is  born!" 

5  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains, 

by  highest  worlds  is  paid; 
Be  glory,  then,  by  us  proclaim'd, 
and  by  our  lives  display'd; 

6  Till  we  attain  those  blissful  realms, 

where  now  our  Saviour  reigns ; 
To  rival  these  celestial  Chairs 
in  their  imjnortal  strains! 

HYMN  ni. 

For  GOOD-FRIDAY. 

Oil  the  Sufferings  of  our  blessed  Lord  and 

Saviour. 

1  1.^  ROMwhence  these  direful  omens  round, 
J|_     which  heav'n  and  earth  amaze  ? 
Wherefore  do  earthquakes  cleave  the  ground? 

why  hides  the  sun  his  rays  ? 

2  Well  may  the  earth  astonish'd  shake, 

and  nature  sympathize ! 
The  sun  as  darkest  night  be  black ! 
their  Maker,  Jesus  dies! 

3  Behold  fast  streamhig  from  the  tree 

his  all-atoning  blood ! 
Is  this  the  Infinite  ?  'tis  he, 
my  Saviour  and  my  God! 

4  For  me  these  pangs  his  soul  assail, 

for  me  this  death  is  borne  j 


HYMNS.  233 

My  sins  gave  sharpness  to  the  nail, 
and  pointed  ev'ry  thorn. 
5  Let  sin  no  more  my  soul  enslave, 
break,  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain ; 
O  save  me,  whom  thou  cam'st  to  save, 
nor  bleed,  nor  die  in  vain! 

HYMN   IV. 
For  EASTER-DAY. 

On  the  Resurrection. 

1  O INCE  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain, 
1^    a  sacrifice  for  all ; 

Let  all,  with  thankful  hearts,  agree 
to  keep  the  festival: 

2  Not  with  the  leaven,  as  of  old, 

of  sin  and  malice  fed ; 
But  with  unfeign'd  sincerity, 
and  tmth's  unleaven'd  bread. 

3  Christ  being  rais'd  by  Pow'r  Divine, 

and  rescu'd  from  the  grave. 
Shall  die  no  more  ;  Death  shall  on  him 
no  more  dominion  have. 

4  For  that  he  died,  'twas  for  our  sins 

he  once  vouchsaf'd  to  die : 
But  that  he  lives,  he  lives  to  God 
for  all  eternity. 

5  So  count  yourselves  as  dead  to  sin, 

but  graciously  restor'd. 
And  made,  henceforth,  alive  to  God, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

HYMN  V. 

For  the  same. 

1  /^  HRIST  from  the  deadis  rais'd,  and  made 
Vy  the  First  Fruits  of  the  tomb ; 

For,  as  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
did  resurrection  come. 

2  For,  as  in  Adam  all  mankind 

did  guilt  and  death  derive; 


234  HYMNS. 

So,  by  the  righteousness  of  Christ, 

shall  all  be  made  alive. 
3  If  then  ye  risen  are  with  Christ, 

seek  only  how  to  get 
The  things  which  are  above,  where  Christ 

at  God's  right-hand  is  set. 


HYMN  VI. 

For  WHITSUNDAY. 

1  /^OME,  Holy  Ghost!  Creator  come, 
V_y  inspire  the  souls  of  thine ; 

Till  ev'ry  heart  which  thou  hast  made 
be  fiU'd  with  grace  divine. 

2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 

of  God,  and  fire  of  love ; 
The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 
and  unction  from  above. 

3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  thou  writ'st 

God's  law  in  each  true  heart; 
The  Promise  of  the  Father,  thou 

dost  heav'nly  speech  impart. 
A,  Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 

thy  sacred  love  embrace  ; 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 

with  thy  celestial  grace. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  foe, 

and  give  us  peace  within. 
That,  by  thy  guidance  blest,  we  may 
escape  the  snares  of  sin. 

6  Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 

and  Son,  from  death  rcviv'd. 
And  thee  with  both,  O  Holy  Ghost ! 
who  art  from  both  deriv'd. 

HYMN  VII. 

For  the  same. 

1  /^  OME,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dore, 
Vy  with  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs  j 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 
in  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


HYMNS.  235 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

fond  of  these  earthly  toys; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
to  reach  eternal  joys! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 

in  vain  we  strive  to  rise ! 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
and  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 

with  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
and  that  shall  kindle  ours ! 

HYMN  VIII. 

For  the  same. 

1  IT  TTE's  come!  let  every  knee  be  bent, 
i    1    all  hearts  new  joy  resume; 

Sing,  ye  redeem'd,  with  one  consent, 
"  The  Comforter  is  come." 

2  What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love, 

could  God  on  man  bestow  ? 
Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
let  man  rejoice  below ! 

5  Hail,  Blessed  Spirit !  may  each  soul 

thy  sacred  influence  feel; 
Do  thou  each  sinful  thought  controul, 

and  fix  our  wav'ring  zeal! 
4  Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 

those  checks  which  we  should  know; 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way  ; 

thou  giv'st  us  strength  to  go. 

HYMN  IX. 

For  the  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

From  the  Revelation  of  St.  John. 

\  *rTriHOU,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  pow'r 
I       art  worthy  to  receive ; 

*  Chap*  iv. 


i36  HYMNS. 

Since  all  things  by  thy  pow'r  were  made, 
and  by  thy  bounty  live. 

2  t  And  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  pow'r, 

honour,  and  wealth  to  gain, 
Glory  and  strength ;  who,  for  our  sins, 
a  sacrifice  was  slain ! 

3  I  All  worthy  thou,  who  hast  redeem'd, 

and  ransom'd  us  to  God, 
From  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  coast, 
by  thy  most  precious  blood. 

4  II  Blessing  and  honour,  glory,  pow'r, 

by  all  in  earth  and  heav'n, 
To  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
and  to  the  Lamb  be  giv'n. 

HYMN  X. 

For  the  same, 

1  "JY  I^Y  God,  and  is  thy  Table  spread? 

IVI  and  does  thy  Cup  with  love  o'erflow? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

and  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know  ! 

2  Hail  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes ! 

rich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood ! 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 
that  sacred  stream,  that  heav'nly  food! 

3  Why  are  its  dainties  all  in  vain 

before  unwilling  hearts  display'd  ? 
Was  not  for  you  the  victim  slain  ? 
are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread? 

4  O  let  thy  table  honour'd  be, 

and  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
that  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes ! 

5  Drawn  by  the  quick'ning  grace,  O  Lord 

in  countless  numbers  let  them  come. 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board, 
the  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb  ! 

t  Clutp,  V.  12.     X  Chap.  V.  9.  ||    Ver.  13. 


I 


HYMNS.  237 

6  Nor  let  thy  spreading  Gospel  rest, 

till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run, 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest 
who  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun! 

HYMN  XI. 

For  the  same. 

1  A  ND  arc  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 
j[^  who  once  at  distance  stood? 

And,  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 
did  Jesus  shed  his  blood  ? 

2  O  for  a  ^ong  of  ardent  praise, 

to  bear  our  souls  above  ! 
What  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 
or  damp  our  flaming  love  ! 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heav'nly  Choirs, 

to  praise  our  Heav'nly  King! 
O  may  that  love  which  spread  this  board, 
inspire  us  while  we  sing — 

4  "  Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 

"  and  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
"  Good- will  from  heav'n  to  men  is  come; 
" and  let  it  never  cease!" 


HYMN  Xn. 
On  the  NEW-YEAR. 

1  rx^HE  God  of  Hfe,  whose  constant  care 

1  With  blessings  crowns  each  op'ning 
My  scanty  span  doth  still  prolong,  [year, 
And  wakes  anew  mine  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  vast  regions  of  the  dead. 
Since  to  this  day  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  period  run. 

5  We  yet  survive ;  but  who  can  say, 
"  Or  through  this  year,  or  month,  or  day, 
5  B 


238  HYMNS. 

*'  I  shall  retain  this  vital  breath, 

"  Thus  far,  at  least,  in  league  with  death?" 

4  That  breath  is  thine.  Eternal  God; 
*Tis  thine  to  fix  my  soul's  abode  ; 

It  holds  its  lite  from  thee  alone. 
On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 

5  To  thee  our  spirits  we  resign. 

Make  them  and  own  them  still  as  thine ; 
So  shall  they  live  secure  from  fear. 
Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  year. 

6  Thy  children,  panting  to  be  gone. 
May  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on. 
To  land  them  on  that  happy  shore. 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no  more ! 

7  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress. 
Nor  sin  nor  hell  shall  reach  that  place  ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues: 

8  No  more  alarms  from  ghostly  foes ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

9  O,  long  expected  year !  begin  ; 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road. 
To  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  with  God. 

HYMN  XHI. 

The  Christian's  HOPE. 

i  "^J^  THEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
V  V     o'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker,  face  to  face ; 
O  how  shall  I  appear ! 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

and  mercy  may  be  sought. 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
and  trembles  at  the  thought ; 

3  When  thou,  O  Eord,  shalt  stand  disclos'd 

in  Majesty  severe, 


HYMNS.  239 

And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul ; 
O  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

4  But  thou  hast  told  the  troubled  mind, 

who  does  her  sins  lament ; 

The  timely  tribute  of  her  tears 

shall  endless  woe  prev^ent. 

5  Then  see  the  sorrow  of  my  heart, 

e'er  yet  it  be  too  late  ; 
And  hear  my  Saviour's  dying  groans, 
to  give  these  sorrows  weight. 

6  For  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

her  pardon  to  procure, 
Who  knows  thy  only  Son  has  died, 
to  make  her  pardon  sure. 

7  Great  God!  with  wonder  and  with  praise 

on  all  thy  works  I  look ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 
shine  brighter  in  thy  Book. 

8  The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

have  much   instruction  giv'n  ; 
But  thy  good  Word  informs  my  soul 
how  I  may  soar  to  heav'n. 

9  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

the  goodness  of  the  Lord; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
in  thy  most  holy  Word. 

10  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 
here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 

Here  my  desires  are  satisfy 'd, 
and  here  my  hopes  arise. 

1 1  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 

show  what  my  faults  have  been; 
And  from  thy  gospel  let  me  draw 
pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

12  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 

to  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 
Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside 
such  heav'nly  wonders  tell. 

13  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

and  take  a  fresh  delight. 


240  HYMNS. 

By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
and  meditate  by  night. 

HYMN  XIV. 

On  Gratitude  to  GOD. 

1  ^  "TT  THEN  all  thy  mercies,    O  my  Goi 

W     my  rising  soul  surveys ; 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
in  wonder,  love,  and  praise  ! 

2  O  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 

the  gratitude  declare. 
That  glows  within  my  ravish'd  heart  ? 
but  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  Providence  my  life  sustain'd, 

and  all  my  wants  redrest, 
When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 
and  hung  upon  the  breast, 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learnt 
to  form  themselves  in  pray'r. 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  sovil 

thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 

from  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 
$  When  in  the  slipp'ry  paths  of  youth 

with  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  convey'd  mc  safe, 

and  led  mc  up  to  man. 

7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths, 

it  gently  clear'd  my  way. 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
more  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 

8  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou" 

with  health  renew'd  my  lace; 
And  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
rev^iv'd  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliss 

has  made  my  cup  run  o'er ; 


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And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend 
has  doubled  all  my  store. 

10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

my  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
that  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

11  Through  ev'ry  period  of  my  Uic 

thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  \7orlds, 
the  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

divide  thy  works  no  more. 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

a  joyful  song  I'll  raise  ; 
For  oh!  eternity's  too  short 
to  utter  all  thy  praise . 

HYMN  XV. 

On  the  Glory  o/GOD  inthe  Starry  Heavens: 

Being  a  translation  of  part  of  the 

19 fh  Psalm  of  David. 

1  ryi  HE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 

X    With  all  the  blue  etherial  sky, 
And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  original  proclaim. 

2  Th'un  wearied  sun  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display, 
AndpubUshes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  Hand.  ^ 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wond'rous  tale  ; 
And  nightly,  to  the  list'ning  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  ; 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidmgs  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 


242  HYMNS. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found; 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice. 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

"  The  Hand  that  made  us  is  Divine." 


HYMN  XVI. 

On  the  Providence  of  GOD :     Taken  chiejiy 
from  the  23 d  Psalm  of  David. 

1  ^  I  ^HE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 

t    And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care  ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  ; 

2  My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend  : 
When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 

3  To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  he  leads. 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landskip  flow. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread. 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread ; 
My  stedfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill. 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 

5  Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid. 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade : 
Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 

6  Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile. 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile. 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


HYMNS.  243 

HYMN  XVII. 

For  the  Mercies  of  Redemption, 

1  A   LL-glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praise 
±\^  Shall  our  transported  voices  raise ! 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due, 
While  heav'n  stands  open  to  our  view ! 

2  Once  we  were  fall'n,  and  O  how  low ! 
Just  on  the  brink  of  endless  woe ; 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above, 
borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

S  Scatter'dthe  shades  of  death  and  night, 
And  spread  around  his  heav'nly  light ! 
By  him  what  wond'rous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls  impoverish'd  and  undone. 

At  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shores, 
A  bright  inheritance  as  ours ; 
Where  Saints  in  light  our  coming  wait, 
To  share  their  holy,  happy  state! 

HYMN  XVIII. 

For  public  Mercies  and  Deliverances. 

1  QALVATIONdoth  to  God  belong; 

k3  His  pow'r  and  grace  shall  be  our  song  ^ 
From  him  alone  all  mercies  flow ; 
His  arm  alone  subdues  the  foe  ! 

2  Then  praise  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear 
Propitious  to  his  people's  pray'r; 

And  though  deliv'rance  he  may  stay, 

Yet  answers  still  in  his  own  day. 
5  O  may  this  goodness  lead  our  land, 

Still  sav'd  by  thine  Almighty  hand, 

The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 

To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King; 
4  Till  ev'ry  public  temple  raise 

A  song  of  triumph  to  thy  praise; 

And  ev'ry  peaceful  private  home 

To  thee  a  temple  shall  beconic. 


244  HYMNS. 

5  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight, 
To  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 


HYMN  XIX. 
On  GOD's  Dominion  over  the  Sea, 

1  y^  OD  of  the  seas!  thine  awful  voice 
\J  Bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice! 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 

2  The  smallest  fish  that  swims  the  seas, 
Sportful,  to  thee  a  tribute  pays; 
And  largest  monsters  of  the  deep, 
At  thy  command,  or  rage  or  sleep. 

S  Thus  is  thy  glorious  pow'r  ador'd 
Among  the  wat'ry  nations,  Lord! 
Yet  men,  who  trace  the  dang'rous  waves, 
Forget  the  Mighty  God  who  saves ! 

HYMN  XX. 

Which  may  be  used  at  Sea  or  on  Lafid. 

1  T"    ORD!  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide; 

I  J  thou  art  their  sure  defence ! 
Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide, 

their  help  Omnipotence.  [roam, 

2  Though  they  through  foreign  lands  should 

and  breath  the  tainted  air 
In  burning  climates,  far  from  home ; 
yet  thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3  Thy  goodness  sweetens  ev'ry  soil, 

makes  ev'ry  country  please ; 
Thou  on  the  snowy  hills  dost  smile, 
and  smoothest  the  rugged  seas! 

4  When  waves  on  waves,  to  heav'n  uprear'd, 

defy'dthe  pilot's  art; 
When  terror  in  each  face  appcar'd, 
and  sorrow  in  each  heart; 


HYMNS.  215 

5  To  thee  I  rais'd  my  humble  pray'r, 

to  snatch  me  from  the  grave ! 
I  found  thine  ear  not  slow  to  hear, 
nor  short  thine  arm  to  save ! 

6  Thou  gav'st  the  word — the  winds  did  cease, 

the  storms  obey'd  thy  will, 
The  raging  sea  was  hush'd  in  peace, 
and  ev'ry  wave  was  still ! 

7  For  this,  my  life,  in  ev'ry  state, 

a  life  of  praise  shall  be  ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  fate, 
shall   join  my  soul  to  thee. 

HYMN  XXI. 

Prayer  and  Hope  of  VICTORY. 

1  T^TOW  may  the  God  of  grace  and  pow'r 
X^    attend  his  people's  humble  cry  ; 
Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour, 

and  send  deliv'rance  from  on  high. 

2  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 

and  in  the  Name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up ; 

our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad, 
d  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 

and  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts  j 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

from  thee,  the  Lord  of  heav'nly  hosts  ! 
4  Then  save  us.  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 

and  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  strong, 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

and  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  song. 

HYMN  XXII. 

For  the  use  of  the  Sicn. 

1  "TX  THENdangers,woes,ordeath  arc  nigh, 

V  V   P^st  mercies  teach  me  where  to  fly  i 

Thine  arm.  Almighty  God,  can  aid, 

When  sickness  grieves,  and  pains  invade, 

5  C 


246  HYMNS. 

2  To  all  the  various  helps  of  art 
Kindly  thy  healing  pow'r  impart; 
Bethesda's*  bath  refus'd  to  save 
Unless  an  Angel  bless'd  the  wave. 

5  All  med'cines  act  by  thy  decree, 
Receive  commission  all  from  thee ; 
And  not  a  plant  virhich  spreads  the  plains, 
But  teems  with  health,  when  heav'n  ordains. 

4  Clay  and  Siloam'sf  pool,  we  find, 

At  heav'n's  command  restor'd  the  blind; 
And  Jordan's^  waters  hence  were  seen 
To  wash  a  Syrian  leper  clean. 

5  But  grant  me  nobler  favours  still, 
Grant  me  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 
Purge  my  foul  soul  from  ev'ry  stain, 
And  save  me  from  eternal  pain. 

<5  Can  such  a  wretch  for  pardon  sue  ? 
My  crimes,  my  crimes,  arise  in  view, 
Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  inpray'r, 
And  pour  the  horrors  of  despair. 

7  But  thou,  regard  my  contrite  sighs, 
My  tortur'd  breast,  my  streaming  eyes; 
To  me  thy  boundless  love  extend. 

My  God,  my  Father,  and  my  Friend. 

8  These  lovely  Names  I  ne'er  could  plead. 
Had  not  thy  Son  vouchsaf 'd  to  bleed ; 
His  Blood  procures  for  human  race 
Admittance  to  the  Throne  of  Grace. 

9  When  sin  has  shot  its  poison'd  dart, 
And  conscious  guilt  corrodes  the  heart, 
His  blood  is  all  sufficient  found 

To  draw  the  shaft,  and  heal  the  wound. 

10  What  arrows  pierce  so  deep  as  sin? 
What  venom  gives  such  pain  within  ? 
Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul, 
Rebuke  my  pangs,  and  make  me  whole. 

1 1  O !  if  I  trust  thy  sov'reign  skill, 
and  bow  submissive  to  thy  will, 

*  John  V.  4.     t  John  ix.  7.     %  Kings  v.  10. 


HYMNS.  247 

Sickness  and  death  shall  both  agree 
To  bring  me,  Lord,  at  last  to  thee. 


HYMN  XXni. 

On  Recovery  from  Sickness; 

\'\'\  THEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress, 
Y  V     o^^  ^°^  deserves  our  song ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
from  Hezekiah's*  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

arc  open'd  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
command  them  fast  again. 

3  When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word, 

then  no  disease  withstands ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
and  fly,  as  he  commands. 

4  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

he  can  our  frame  restore, 
And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back, 

and  they  are  found  no  more. 
To  him  I  cry'd— "Thy  servant  save, 

"  thou  ever  good  and  just ; 
"  Thy  pow'r  can  rescue  from  the  grave  ; 

"  thy  pow'r  is  all  my  trust !" 
6  He  heard,  and  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

and  dry'd  my  falling  tears; 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breathy 

through  my  remaining  years. 

HYMN  XXIV. 

On  the  same, 

I  "m  yl'Y  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up, 
J[\x  thee  I'll  extol  with  thankful  voice; 
Restor'd  by  thine  Almighty  pow'r, 
with  fear  before  thee  I'll  rejoice. 

*  Isaiah  xxxix.  9,  ^c. 


248  HYMNS. 

2  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  oppress'd, 

to  thee  I  cry'd,  and  thou  did'st  save; 
Thou  did'st  support  my  sinking  hopes, 
my  hfe  did'st  rescue  from  the  grave. 

3  Wherefore,  ye  Saints!  rejoice  with  mc, 

with  me  sing  praises  to  the  Lord  ; 
Call  all  his  goodness  to  your  mind, 

and  all  his  faithfulness  record. 
4t  His  anger  is  but  short;  his  love 

which  is  our  life,  hath  certain  stay; 
Grief  may  continue  for  a  night, 

but  joy  returns  with  rising  day ! 

5  Then  what  I  vow'din  my  distress. 

In  happier  hours  I  now  will  give. 
And  strive,  that  in  my  grateful  verse 
his  praises  may  for  ever  live. 

6  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

the  blest  and  undivided  Three, 
The  one  sole  Giver  of  all  life, 
glory  and  praise  for  ever  be. 


HYMN  XXV. 

Funeral  Consolations. 

1  XT  EAR  what  the  voice  from  heav'n  declares 
XTl  to  those  in  Christ  who  die ! 

•'  Releas'd  from  all  their  earthly  cares, 
*'  they  reign  with  him  on  high." 

2  Then,  why  lament  departed  friends, 

or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
Death's  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends 
to  call  us  to  his  arms. 
S  If  sin  be  pardon'd  we're  secure, 
death  hath  no  sting  beside  ; 
The  law  gave  sin  its  strength  and  pow'r ; 
but  Christ,  our  ransom,  died  ! 
4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 
when  iu  the  grave  he  lay  ; 


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And  rising  thence,  their  hopes  he  rais'd 
to  everlasting  day  ! 
5  Then  joyfully,  while  life  we  have, 
to  Christ,  our  life,  we'll  sing — 
"  Where  is  thy  victory,  O  grave  ? 
"  and  where,  O  death,  thy  sting  }'* 


HYMN  XXVI. 

CHRIST'S  Commission  toprcach  the  Gospel^ 
St.  Matth.  chap.  x. 

1  /^  O  forth,  ye  Heralds,  in  my  Name, 
Vj"  sweetly  the  Gospel  trumpet  sound; 

The  glorious  Jubilee  proclaim, 

where'er  the  human  race  is  found. 

2  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

and  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 

and  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes.      * 

3  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go, 

but  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove. 
And  let  your  heaven  taught  conduct  show 
that  ye're  commission'd  from  above. 

4  Freely  from  me  ye  have  receiv'd, 

freely,  in  love,  to  others  give ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  bebeliev'd^ 
and,  by  your  labours,  sinners  live. 

HYMN  XXVII. 

The  same  Commission,from  St.Ma.rk  xvi.  1 5,S(c. 
and  from  St.  Matt  xxviii.  18,  &c. 

1  "  ^^  O  preach  my  Gospel,  saith  the  Lord, 

\JX  "  bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive 
"  Explain  to  them  my  sacred  Word, 
"  bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live  ! 

2  "  I'll  make  my  great  commission  known^ 

"  and  ye  shall  prove  my  Gospel  true, 


250  HYMNS. 

«  By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
"  and  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "  Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead, 

"  go  cast  out  deviU  in  my  Name ; 
"  Nor  let  my  Prophets  be  afraid, 
"  though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  bla*phcma. 

4  "  While  thus  ye  follow  my  commands, 

"  I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
"  All  pow'r  is  trusted  in  my  hands  ; 
"  I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head; 

on  a  bright  cloud  to  heav'n  he  rode  ! 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
the  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


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